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Godwin (neck) is listed as active Thursday at Buffalo, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Godwin opened Week 8 prep with no activity due to a neck injury, but he followed it up with a limited walkthrough Tuesday and full practice Wednesday. Despite being listed as questionable for Thursday's game, he'll be available to the Buccaneers offense as expected, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Godwin and Mike Evans thus will be looking to exploit a Bills defense that has yielded the seventh-most YPT (8.7) to opposing wide receivers this season.

Johnson (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

The depth receiver's status seems up in the air as Sunday's game against the Chiefs approaches. Johnson played on 37 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps in Week 7 versus the Packers but did not receive a target. The second-year pro has eight catches for 122 yards and three touchdowns in 2023.

Raymond (hamstring) was not listed on Detroit's injury report Thursday.

Raymond was forced out of Sunday's game at Baltimore with a hamstring injury, but it looks like he's already back up to full speed for Detroit's first practice of the week. He hasn't seen more than three targets in any one game since Week 3 versus Atlanta, and he figures to continue to play sparingly to ease the loads of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds in Week 8.

Hutchinson (foot) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

After being limited at practice Wednesday, Hutchinson was able to get back up to full speed Thursday. He's on track to play Sunday at Carolina, and if Robert Woods (foot) is sidelined, Hutchinson could see a slight uptick in playing time in Week 8.

Buffalo elevated Isabella from its practice squad to the active roster for Thursday's game versus Tampa Bay.

Isabella is in position to make his 2023 debut in Week 8 on Thursday Night Football. Barring an injury to Stefon Diggs or Gabe Davis though, his theoretical path to significant playing time is difficult to see.

Samuel (foot) was limited at Thursday's practice.

After beginning the week as a non-participant at practice due to a foot injury Wednesday, Samuel was able to mix into some drills one day later. He'll have one more opportunity to prove his health before the Commanders potentially give him a designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles. In Week 4 at Philadelphia, Samuel had a season-high seven catches (on eight targets) for 51 yards and also scored a one-yard touchdown on the ground.

Beckham was a limited practice participant Thursday due to a shoulder injury.

Beckham wasn't listed on the Ravens' initial Week 8 injury report Wednesday, so the wideout's addition to Thursday's report makes his status for Sunday's game against the Cardinals worth tracking. Through five games to date, Beckham has logged a 14-162-0 receiving line, but he's coming off a five-catch, 49-yard effort in Baltimore's Week 7 win over the Lions.

Johnson (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Johnson wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so his non-participation Thursday is notable. The wideout was sidelined for games in Weeks 2 through 5 due to the hamstring injury before returning from injured reserve following the Steelers' Week 6 bye and playing 37 snaps in this past Sunday's win over the Rams. The Steelers haven't indicated whether he suffered a setback with his hamstring injury or his absence Thursday is maintenance-related, but added clarity on that front will arrive no later than the release of Friday's injury report.

Samuel (shoulder) was spotted running off to the side during Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Though head coach Kyle Shanahan has already ruled Samuel out from playing in Sunday's game against the Bengals, the wideout's ability to complete a workout Thursday at least represents a tangible step forward in his recovery from a hairline fracture in his shoulder. The 27-year-old would seem to have a good chance to be available to play Nov. 12 against the Jaguars following the 49ers' Week 9 bye.

Hill (hip) was a limited practice participant Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Hill missed Wednesday's practice, but his return to a limited session a day later bodes well for his chances of playing Sunday versus the Patriots. The wideout expressed confidence he'll be ready to play against New England, telling Furones that he's "good" to go for the Week 8 contest. That said, unless Hill practices fully Friday, he'll likely head into the weekend with an injury designation.