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Collins (foot) is likely trending toward sitting out Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Meanwhile, Wilson relays that Brandin Cooks (calf) is a candidate to the miss the contest as well. If neither player is able to suit up this weekend, more snaps at receiver would be available for Phillip Dorsett, Chris Moore and Amari Rodgers. The Texans will release their final Week 14 injury report Friday, when more information regarding Collins' chances suiting up against Dallas will become available.

Cooks (calf) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Cowboys, according to Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com.

Per Wilson, Nico Collins (foot) also is a candidate to sit out the contest, and if both players do so this weekend, Phillip Dorsett and Chris Moore would be next in line for the Texans' Week 14 wideout snaps. Added clarity with regard to the status of Cooks -- who didn't play last week against the Browns -- should arrive no later than Friday once Houston's final injury report is posted.

Moore (groin) wasn't present at the open portion of Thursday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

On Tuesday, coach Kliff Kingsbury said he was hopeful Moore would be able to out an end to a one-game absence Monday versus the Patriots, but the wide receiver hasn't been mixed into drills yet this week, at least in front of the media. The Cardinals will post their first injury report of Week 14 on Thursday, at which point it'll become clear whether or not Moore is making progress through his groin issue.

Meyers (head) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Mark Daniels of Masslive.com reports.

Meyers left last Thursday's loss to the Bills due to a head injury, and while the wideout suggested afterward that he was "fine," his absence from practice a week later makes his status worth tracking as Monday night's game against the Cardinals approaches. If Meyers is limited or sidelined versus Arizona, DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne and Tyquan Thornton would be candidates to see added pass-catching opportunities Week 14.

Davis (illness) returned to practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Davis sat out Wednesday's practice, but the wide receiver's return to the field Thursday puts him on track to suit up Sunday against the Bills. The Jets' upcoming practice/injury report will clarify Davis' official participation level.

Cooks (calf) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

The same applies to Nico Collins (foot), and if one or both of the Texans' top two wideouts are out or limited Sunday against the Cowboys, Phillip Dorsett and Chris Moore would be in line for added Week 14 snaps. Cooks, who missed last weekend's loss to the Browns, is averaging 4.4 catches for 52 yards and has scored one TD through 10 games thus far this season.

Collins (foot) is set to be listed as a non-participant on the Texans' Thursday injury report, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

With Collins and Brandin Cooks (calf) both sitting out their second straight practices, the Texans look as though they could be in danger of playing without both of their top receivers in Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Before a decision is made on whether either wideout carries a designation into the weekend, the Texans will see if Collins and Cooks can get back on the practice field in some capacity Friday.

Goodwin (hand) didn't practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Goodwin missed some time this past Sunday at the Rams with the hand injury, which continues to bother him. He still was able to play through it, making his only catch, a 17-yard gain, on the snap before DK Metcalf's game-winning touchdown. With no activity to begin Week 14 prep, Goodwin's status bears watching as the week continues to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's game versus the Panthers.

Cleveland claimed Darden off waivers from Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

Darden was waived by Tampa Bay following Monday's win over the Saints, but he quickly found a new home in Cleveland. The second-year wideout appeared in the Buccaneers' first 12 games this year and caught both of his targets for 26 yards across just 53 offensive snaps, though he did make some solid contributions as a return man.

Cleveland placed Schwartz (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Schwartz suffered a concussion during the Week 13 win over Houston and will now miss at least four games after landing on IR. In a corresponding move, Cleveland claimed Jaelon Darden off waivers from Tampa Bay to add depth at receiver and in the return game.