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Samuel (hip) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Samuel continued to have a cap on his on-field reps as the Commanders make their way through Week 2 prep. He now has just one more opportunity to get back to all activity before the team potentially gives him a designation for Sunday's game at Denver. If Samuel is limited or out this weekend, Dyami Brown likely would be the biggest beneficiary behind Washington's top WR duo of Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson.

Waddle (oblique) was a full practice participant Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Waddle was limited during Wednesday's session, but the wideout's ability to take every rep Thursday puts him on track to be available for Sunday's game against the Patriots. He'll combine with Tyreek Hill to give Miami's offense a formidable one-two combination at receiver. During the team's 36-34 win over the Chargers in Week 1, Waddle logged four catches on five targets for 78 yards, while Hill turned in an 11-215-2 receiving line.

Philadelphia elevated Covey from its practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of its game versus Minnesota on Thursday.

After suiting up and playing exclusively on special teams in Week 1, Covey will once again be available for the Eagles in Week 2. He is a good candidate to return punts, but it's not very likely he will see many offensive snaps unless Philadelphia jumps out to an insurmountable lead early.

Pittsburgh signed Fitzpatrick off its practice squad to the 53-man roster Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

With Diontae Johnson (hamstring) listed as doubtful for Week 2, Fitzpatrick will be available to potentially provide reinforcement at wide receiver Monday night against the Browns. If he can find his way onto the field, Fitzpatrick will be a secondary option on a passing offense that looked anemic, to put it lightly, in Week 1.

Boutte (hamstring) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

With DeVante Parker (knee) out for Week 1, Boutte's 43 routes were second on the team, trailing only Kendrick Bourne's 54 in a loss to the Eagles. The rookie was mainly running clear-out routes, failing to catch any of his four targets while averaging a robust 23.3 yards average depth of target. Boutte will likely head back to a lesser role once Parker is cleared to return.

Adams (foot) practiced fully Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

After missing Wednesday's practice, Adams' return to a full session Thursday sets the stage for him to headline the Raiders' receiving corps Sunday against the Bills. In the team's Week 1 win over the Broncos, Adams caught six of his nine targets for 66 yards while starting alongside Jakobi Meyers, who hasn't practiced this week due to a concussion.

Carter (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday ahead of Sunday's game at Buffalo.

It's a step in the right direction towards being able to suit up for Week 2 after Carter missed practice entirely Wednesday. With No. 2 wideout Jakobi Meyers dealing with a concussion, Carter could potentially be set for increased playing time on offense against the Bills in addition to his return duties.

Meyers (concussion) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice.

Meyers was concussed toward the end of Week 1 and remains in the league's protocol with a pair of DNPs to open the week. At this point, it might be a surprise if he gains clearance ahead of Sunday's Week 2 date against the Bills. DeAndre Carter and rookie Tre Tucker will be asked to take on larger offensive roles should Meyers sit out.

Robinson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Robinson again is operating with a cap on his practice reps like he has in every session so far this season. The limitations aren't surprising given he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee Week 11 of last season. It's unclear if Robinson needs to get back to all activity before the Giants will clear him for game action, but until he's in the fold, the team will roll with wide receivers Isaiah Hodgins, Darius Slayton, Parris Campbell, Jalin Hyatt and Sterling Shepard.

Chark (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Chark has been dealing with a hamstring injury since at least Aug. 23 that kept him sidelined for the Panthers' season-opening loss in Atlanta this past Sunday. Prior to that contest, he managed one limited session last Friday, and he now has been active in drills in back-to-back days. Chark told Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer earlier Thursday that he's optimistic about making his debut with Carolina this coming Monday against the Saints, but ultimately a decision on his Week 2 availability could come down to a game-time call. If he's able to suit up, Chark will join a receiving corps composed of WRs Adam Thielen and Jonathan Mingo and TE Hayden Hurst, among others.