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Minnesota signed Jackson off its practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Jackson and N'Keal Harry both joined the 53-man roster Wednesday while fellow wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. The 25-year-old Jackson made his NFL debut earlier in the season, when he was elevated from the practice squad for the Vikings' Week 3 loss to the Chargers. He'll provide depth in a wide receiver room that's projected to be led by Jordan Addison and K.J. Osborn over the next four weeks.

Minnesota signed Harry off its practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Harry and Trishton Jackson were both added to the roster to provide additional depth in a receiving corps that will be without superstar Justin Jefferson (hamstring) for at least four weeks following Jefferson's placement on injured reserve Wednesday. Jordan Addison and K.J. Osborn will work as the team's top two wide receivers, while Harry is unlikely to make significant contributions for however long he sticks on the 53-man roster. Between stops with New England and Chicago through his first four professional seasons, Harry has averaged 17 receiving yards over 42 games.

Indianapolis signed Miller to the practice squad Wednesday.

Miller spent time with the 49ers and Steelers this offseason, and he now gets a chance to compete for an emergency depth role with the Colts. He hasn't suited up for NFL action since his lone appearances with Pittsburgh last season.

The Vikings placed Jefferson (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday, ruling him out for the next four games, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Minnesota signed receiver N'Keal Harry off the practice squad in a corresponding move, while the likely beneficiaries in terms of targets are Jordan Addison, K.J. Osborn, Brandon Powell and tight end T.J. Hockenson. The Vikings seem to have hope that Jefferson will ready to play after missing the requisite four games, though it's also possible Minnesota's playoff hopes (or lack thereof) end up affecting the decision a month from now. His earliest possible return date is Nov. 12 against the Saints in Week 10.

Robinson (knee) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Robinson was checked for a concussion during Sunday's 31-16 loss to Miami, ultimately re-entering the game but then playing very little in the final quarter. He took 76 percent of snaps on offense before the fourth quarter -- most among Giants receivers. His absence from practice Wednesday may just be a matter of caution as it pertains to Robinson's surgically repaired right knee.

Brown (groin) returned to practice Wednesday and has been designated to return from injured reserve.

The Texans will have 21 days to evaluate Brown in practice before either adding him to the 53-man roster or keeping him on IR for the rest of the season. He caught three of four targets for 20 yards in the season opener before spending four weeks on injured reserve, but the wide receiver could be back as soon as Sunday's game against the Saints. If he's activated by Sunday, Brown could be featured in three-receiver sets alongside Nico Collins and Robert Woods, as Tank Dell is in the NFL's concussion protocol and could be trending toward sitting out the Week 6 contest.

Head coach Dan Campbell said that St. Brown (abdomen) will be on the practice field Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

St. Brown will practice in at least a limited fashion after sitting out all three of the Lions' sessions last week before missing Sunday's win over Carolina. He appears to be trending in the right direction for this Sunday's road matchup against the Buccaneers, as Campbell stated in his Monday press conference. The Lions will reveal their first Week 6 practice report later Wednesday, when it will be known whether St. Brown was a limited or full participant.

Head coach Doug Pederson said that Jones (knee) will sit out Wednesday's practice, J.P. Shadrick of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Pederson added that Jones remains day-to-day, and that imaging results on the receiver's knee didn't reveal a more severe injury. Jones will have two more chances to practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with Indianapolis.

Harty secured both of his targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Jaguars.

Harty operated as the Bills' No. 4 receiver Sunday, playing 15 of Buffalo's 60 offensive snaps. The majority of the veteran wideout's production came on a 43-yard reception late in the fourth quarter that helped to spark a scoring drive. With such limited usage on offense, Harty remains difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production unless there's an injury to Stefon Diggs or Gabe Davis. Next up for the Bills is a matchup against the Giants in Week 6.

Ross caught two of his four targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Vikings.

Ross played just six of the Chiefs' 66 offensive snaps, operating as Kansas City's No. 6 wide receiver in the contest. In his limited usage, the second-year wideout was able reel in two catches, his first since Week 1. Despite garnering buzz during training camp, Ross has not been used nearly enough to have an impact in the Chiefs' offensive attack as a part of a crowded group of pass catchers. The 23-year-old will be extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes barring injuries to the receiving corps in Kansas City. Ross will look to get more involved when the Chiefs host the Broncos in Week 6.