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The Ravens signed Jennings to the practice squad Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Following the placement of receivers Marquise Brown, Miles Boykin and James Proche on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, the team added Jennings to bolster its depth. Jennings came into the league as a fourth-round pick to Seattle, but has only seen action in one NFL game in his career as a part of the Dolphins' 53-man roster. If the aforementioned receivers aren't activated in time for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jennings would likely be in line for a promotion to the 53-man roster.

The Ravens placed Proche on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Proche was placed on the list due to coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Per coach John Harbaugh, Proche still could play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars despite not practicing this week if he continues to test negative in the coming days, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports. Along with Proche, the team also placed receivers Marquise Brown and Miles Boykin on the list Wednesday.

Cooks (neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

The limited workout is a step in the right direction for Cooks, who was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Bears. That said, interim head coach Romeo Crennel noted that the team's coaching and training staffs will have to see how the wideout fares in practice in the coming days before settling on his status for this weekend's game against the Colts, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. If Cooks is unable to return to action, added snaps would continue to be available for Chad Hansen and Steven Mitchell.

Boykin (undisclosed) could be reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars so long as he continues to test negative for the virus, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Boykin was placed on the list Wednesday, but he reportedly didn't test positive for the virus and was instead deemed a close contact of an infected person or persons. While Boykin thus has a shot of returning to the roster before Sunday, he won't be able to practice all week, which could affect his involvement in the offensive game plan. The second-year pro has just two catches in his last five outing, so even if he's available against Jacksonville, he won't be on the fantasy radar.

Coach John Harbaugh clarified Wednesday that Brown hasn't tested positive for COVID-19 and has instead been identified as a close contact of an infected person, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Along with Brown, fellow wideouts Miles Boykin and James Proche were all placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list through contact tracing. The report adds that while the trio of receivers won't be able to practice this week, they could all be available for Sunday's game against the Jaguars if they continue to test negative in the coming days.

Hodge (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealerreports.

Hodge missed practice all last week before sitting out the Browns' loss to the Ravens on Monday, but he looks to be trending upward ahead of this weekend's game versus the Giants. He'll look to bump to full activity by Friday in order to avoid carrying a designation into the Week 15 contest.

Taylor was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury.

After missing last week's game against Detroit and Tuesday's practice with the hamstring injury, Taylor made some progress. The Ferris State product has primarily seen action on special teams this season, but he's hauled in five catches for 66 yards and a touchdown on offense. Even if he is healthy enough to play, Taylor is unlikely to have much of an offensive role, especially with Tavon Austin joining the fold last week.

Harris (neck) did not practice Wednesday.

Harris briefly appeared on track to return against the Eagles last weekend, but the Saints shut him down again upon further evaluation. Tommylee Lewis figures to be called up from the practice squad to handle return duties again if Harris misses a fourth straight contest.

Williams (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raiders after being listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's and Wednesday's estimated practice reports.

Los Angeles is also listing Keenan Allen (hamstring) as questionable, with the two receivers' Week 15 statuses set to be confirmed upon the release of the Chargers' inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. If Williams is limited or out Week 15, added opportunities would be available for Tyron Johnson.

Allen (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raiders after being listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's and Wednesday's estimated practice reports.

The Chargers also list wide receiver Mike Williams (back) and running back Austin Ekeler (quadriceps) as questionable. The expectation is that Allen will ultimately gain clearance for the Week 15 matchup and handle his usual role, but fantasy managers will need to monitor his status ahead of the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. More clarity on that front should arrive when the Chargers release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to kickoff.