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Samuel (shoulder) doesn't appear to be practicing Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

He could technically still make an appearance after the media-access portion concludes, but it's much more likely Samuel simply will be held out for a second straight day. Coach Kyle Shanahan deemed the wide receiver day-to-day at the beginning of the week ahead of preparations for a Monday night matchup with Minnesota.

Jones caught both his targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 31-24 win against the Saints.

The 25-year-old worked as Jacksonville's No. 4 wideout and played 14 of 56 offensive snaps. Jones hasn't significantly benefitted from Zay Jones' (knee) continued absence and is unlikely to have much of a role in the passing game going forward.

Lockett (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Arizona, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

DK Metcalf, meanwhile, is listed as questionable with hip and rib injuries. Lockett doesn't have much room for snap/route growth but would project for a larger share of Seattle's targets in the event of a Metcalf absence. The Cardinals rank bottom 10 in a slew of pass-defense stats and have injury issues in the secondary to boot.

Metcalf (ribs/hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Bob Condotta of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Metcalf has been playing through a rib injury since Week 2 but might actually be in danger of missing a game after he picked up a hip injury during last Sunday's 17-13 loss at Cincinnati. It sounds like he's at least attempting to practice Friday after sitting out the first two sessions of the week. If Metcalf ends up inactive ahead of the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday, the Seahawks could give Jaxon Smith-Njigba more playing time, especially on the perimeter. Other adjustments might include increased use of multi-TE formations and/or a significant role increase for No. 4 WR Jake Bobo.

Watson (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Watson likely won't have to go on injured reserve, but the wide receiver was never really in contention to suit up Sunday, as he failed to practice in any capacity after sustaining an elbow injury in last Thursday's 19-8 win over Denver. Watson's next chance to suit up will come in a Week 8 rematch with the Broncos.

Smith (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Miami.

There was some concern earlier this week when he was held out of Wednesday's practice, but the Eagles were comfortable with what they saw from Smith in limited sessions Thursday and Friday. While the recent addition of Julio Jones could eventually give the Eagles a No. 3 receiver who takes on a decent share of targets, it'll likely be Smith, A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert (groin) leading the way Sunday night.

Agnew caught four of six targets for 36 yards and rushed once for minus-1 yard during Thursday's 31-24 win over the Saints. He also returned one punt for nine yards.

The 28-year-old played 51 percent of Jacksonville's offensive snaps with Zay Jones (knee) inactive and finished third on the team in receptions and receiving yards. Agnew has catches in just three of six games this season, but he has four receptions in two of those three contests.

Head coach Andy Reid suggested that Hardman will likely play in Sunday's game against the Chargers, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports. "We'll see, but it's going in that direction [of Hardman playing]," Reid said, when asked about the receiver's Week 7 status.

Hardman was acquired via trade from the Jets on Wednesday. He spent the first four seasons of his career in Kansas City, eclipsing 500 yards in three of them, so he likely doesn't need much time to pick up the playbook. While the speedster could get a chance to shine right away against a Chargers defense that's allowing a league-high 220.8 receiving yards per game to wide receivers, Hardman would likely have a limited role Sunday if he's given the green light to play.

The Steelers plan to release Olszewski, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Per Pryor, the looming move likely paves the way for fellow WR Diontae Johnson (hamstring) to be activated off IR ahead of Week 7 action. In two games this season, Olszewski, who has also seen work as a returner, has one catch for zero yards.

Pierce (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after practicing fully Friday.

Pierce's ability to log every on-field rep Friday would seem to bode well for his chances of suiting up Sunday, but Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star relays via coach Shane Steichen that the wideout's Week 7 status has yet to be determined. If Pierce is limited or out this weekend, Amari Rodgers, Isaiah McKenzie and Juwann Winfree would be candidates to log added WR snaps behind Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.