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Samuel (calf) will be limited at Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Samuel put up a modest five catches (on nine targets) for 63 yards this past Sunday versus the Cardinals, at least for his standards this season. His calf issue may have been a hindrance, but more likely it was the presence of George Kittle, who was playing for the first time since Week 4 and had a 6-101-1 line on eight targets. Fellow wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk also busted out for 6-89-1 on eight targets, so Samuel suddenly has some competition for looks from QB Jimmy Garoppolo in the passing game. Samuel will attempt to rid himself of an injury designation in advance of Monday's contest against the Rams.

Beckham (shoulder) agreed to a one-year contract with the Rams on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Though there were conflicting reports less than an hour earlier regarding Beckham's next destination, Los Angeles ended speculation about the wideout's future by officially announcing his signing minutes after Rapoport's report. The three-time Pro Bowler joins an explosive pass-catching corps that already features the NFL's leading receiver in Cooper Kupp (74 receptions for 1,019 yards and 10 touchdowns in nine games) and solid complementary options in wideouts Robert Woods and Van Jefferson and tight end Tyler Higbee. Prior to being waived by the Browns earlier this week, Beckham had been recovering from a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, but his signing with the Rams implies that he's passed a physical. Beckham likely will join the Rams for practice Friday and is hopeful to make his team debut Monday in San Francisco, per Jordan Schultz of ESPN, but head coach Sean McVay hasn't yet confirmed that he'll be available.

Smith (elbow) practiced in full Thursday.

After one session with a cap on his reps due to an elbow issue, Smith managed to log all individual and team work Thursday. With his health not in question, he's again poised to serve as the Eagles' No. 1 wide receiver Sunday against a Broncos defense that has allowed 162.8 total yards per game and nine touchdowns to the position in nine contests this season.

Beckham (shoulder) has whittled down his next team to the Rams or Packers, Kimberly Jones of NFL Network reports.

Since the Browns waived Beckham on Monday and he cleared waivers one day later, the rumor mill has been in motion, with up to eight teams -- including the Chiefs, Packers and Saints -- linked to the wide receiver. The Rams never were mentioned among them, but it appears a star-studded squad could be adding another All-Pro to the mix. His 2021 campaign has been characterized by a shoulder injury and lacking production -- he had a 17-232-0 line on 34 targets in six appearances for Cleveland -- but the upgrade from Baker Mayfield to Matthew Stafford or Aaron Rodgers could help revitalize Beckham.

Claypool (toe) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Although Claypool's recent MRI revealed that he avoided a season-ending toe injury, he's now missed two consecutive practice sessions to begin the week. If the 23-year-old is unable to suit up for Sunday's game against the Lions, James Washington and Ray-Ray McCloud would likely see additional work.

Godwin (foot) didn't practice Thursday.

Following the Buccaneers' Week 9 bye, Godwin has yet to step on the practice field due to a foot injury. He'll have one more session this week in which to prove his health, but he seems on pace to enter the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Washington. Elsewhere in the receiving corps, Antonio Brown (ankle) and Rob Gronkowski (back) also didn't practice.

Olszewski has been diagnosed with a concussion, per the Patriots' official site.

Olszewski was unable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a head injury, and he was held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday after being diagnosed with a concussion. If he hopes to play Sunday against the Browns, he'll likely need to practice in some capacity Friday.

Sims (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Sims has had his practice reps capped for two consecutive days to begin the week. However, if the 25-year-old is able to remain on the practice field in some capacity Friday, he should have a good chance to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said Patrick (knee) will be a limited participant in Thursday's practice, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.

Patrick will take a step up from Wednesday, when he was listed as a non-participant on the Broncos' first Week 10 injury report. So long as he at least maintains limited activity during the team's final practice of the week Friday, Patrick should be in good shape to play Sunday against the Eagles.

Brown (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Brown maintained his activity level on the practice field out of Washington's bye after sitting out the team's last game Week 8 due to a knee issue. With Curtis Samuel (groin) unlikely to be available Sunday versus the Buccaneers, Brown could be the other outside receiver opposite Terry McLaurin this weekend while Adam Humphries mans the slot.