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St. Brown (pectoral) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

St. Brown has missed Chicago's last two games with this pectoral issue, and he's now opened the team's week of practice with consecutive DNPs. The 27-year-old wideout has not practiced since popping up on the Bears' injury report prior to the team's Week 15 contest, and he'll almost certainly carry an injury designation into the weekend.

Mooney (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Mooney sat out Wednesday's session while was under the weather, but his ability to take every rep a day later puts him on track to suit up this Sunday against the Cardinals. Though he appears to be locked into a near-every-down role as the Bears' No. 2 wideout behind DJ Moore, Mooney hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 1 and has cleared 50 receiving yards just once in his last 10 outings.

Allen (heel) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Allen hasn't practiced in any fashion since emerging from a Dec. 10 loss to the Broncos with a heel injury and looks likely to miss a second consecutive game Saturday versus the Bills. If Allen is ruled out for Saturday's contest upon the release of the Chargers' final injury report of the week later Thursday, Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston and Jalen Guyton would likely serve as the top three options at receiver for quarterback Easton Stick, who will make a second straight start in place of Justin Herbert (finger).

Toney won't practice Thursday due to a strained hip, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

The wideout's absence from practice to begin Week 16 prep could put him at risk of missing Monday's game against the Raiders. That said, given Toney's modest production to date, he profiles as a fantasy option only in deeper leagues.

Brown (heel) wasn't spotted during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

If Brown indeed misses practice for a second day in a row, he'll have just one more opportunity to mix into drills this week before the Cardinals potentially make a ruling on his availability ahead of Sunday's game at Chicago. Fellow wide receiver Greg Dortch (shoulder) also wasn't seen on the practice field Thursday, meaning Michael Wilson, Rondale Moore and Zach Pascal are the healthy options at the position on Arizona's active roster.

Jones (hamstring/knee) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

On Wednesday, head coach Doug Pederson labeled Jones as week-to-week, so the fact that the wideout has now missed consecutive practices was fully expected. Jones appears to be trending toward sitting out his seventh game of the season Sunday at Tampa Bay, after he had previously been sidelined for six of Jacksonville's first nine contests with a knee injury. He's being listed with both knee and hamstring injuries on the Jaguars' Week 16 report, though the hamstring issue he sustained in this past Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Ravens seems to be the greater concern.

Reed (toe/chest) didn't practice Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Reed has been playing through a chest injury the last four games, but an ankle issue also impacted his practice reps last week, and now a toe injury appears to be the primary concern during Week 16 prep. With just one more chance for him and Christian Watson (hamstring) to practice by week's end, the Packers may be in danger of being down two of their top four wide receivers Sunday in Carolina. Friday's injury report may seal their fate for that contest.

Moore (knee) could return this season if the team advances far enough in the playoffs, according to head coach Andy Reid, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Moore won't be eligible to return until the divisional round of the playoffs after going on injured reserve Monday, so it sounds like it's possible he may only need the minimum of four weeks to recover. The Western Michigan product ended his second regular season with very similar stats as his rookie campaign, making just 21 catches on 38 targets for 244 yards and a touchdown despite playing 174 more snaps on offense.

Watson (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Watson has yet to mix into drills since straining his right hamstring near the end of a Week 13 win against the Chiefs. With just one session to do so ahead of Sunday's game at Carolina, he appears to be trending in the wrong direction to return to action this weekend. Fellow wide receiver Jayden Reed (toe/chest) also didn't practice Thursday, leaving Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), Malik Heath and Samori Toure as the other mostly healthy wide receivers on the Packers' active roster.

Hardman (thumb) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Hardman underwent surgery to repair a sprained thumb at the end of November and will now return to practice with the team. He'll have a 21-day window to do so before he needs to be added back to the active roster, but he can return as soon as Monday against the Raiders. Getting the veteran receiver back in the fold should be a boost to the Chiefs receiving corps, especially with Skyy Moore (nee) now on IR.