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Sherfield was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Sherfield has either tested positive for COVID-19 or come into contact with someone who has, putting his status for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots in doubt. If he isn't able to suit up against New England, his absence shouldn't have a major impact, as he's recorded just one reception for six yards. However, the Cardinals will have to rely on more receiving depth Sunday after Larry Fitzgerald (illness) tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Samuel (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

With back-to-back capped sessions under his belt, Samuel is progressing toward his first appearance since Week 7, when he sustained a hamstring injury. However, the 49ers likely want the second-year wide receiver to bump up to full, if possible, before clearing him for game action. Friday's practice report may give an indication of his potential to return Sunday against the Rams.

Jones caught six of 12 targets for 48 yards in Thursday's 41-25 loss to the Texans.

Despite leading Detroit in catches and targets, Jones finished third on the team in receiving yards as he wasn't able to turn his volume into any splash plays. The veteran wideout has piled up 28 targets over the last three games, but his role could shrink in Week 13 if Kenny Golladay (hip) is able to return for a road clash against the stingy Bears defense.

Humphries (concussion) was noted as a limited participant on the Titans' estimated practice report Thursday, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.

Humphries has been forced to sit out three consecutive contests while navigating the NFL's concussion protocol, and he's seemingly not yet in the clear for Week 12, regressing from full to limited practice participation between Wednesday and Thursday. If the 27-year-old is ultimately unable to go for an approaching Sunday afternoon matchup against the Colts, Kalif Raymond would be elevated to the No. 3 slot in Tennessee's receiving corps.

Hopkins (illness) practiced in full Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

After sitting out Wednesday, Hopkins handled every practice rep one day later, all but clearing him for Sunday's game in New England. He'll seek his sixth 100-yard outing of the season against a Patriots defense that has surrendered a league-worst 9.7 yards per target to wide receivers this season.

Harris (neck) was a non-participant during Thursday's practice session.

After suffering a stinger during Sunday's 24-9 win over Atlanta, Harris has now begun the week with consecutive DNPs in practice. The reigning All-Pro special teamer ranks third in the NFL with 12.2 yards per punt return this season. If Harris proves unable to suit up Week 12 for a road trip to Denver, Marquez Callaway would see an increase to his involvement in the return game.

Cooks caught all five of his targets for 85 yards in Thursday's 41-25 win over the Lions.

Will Fuller was Deshaun Watson's favorite target on the afternoon, but there were still some chunk plays left over for Cooks against a paper-thin Detroit secondary. The much-traveled wideout has caught at least three passes in seven straight games, posting a 42-581-3 line on 57 targets over that stretch, but Cooks could struggle to keep that streak alive in Week 13 against a much tougher Colts defense.

Brown (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.

Brown has been managing a knee injury in practice of late, but he's been able to suit up for each of the Titans' last seven games. Friday's final injury report of the week will reveal whether the wideout approaches Sunday's game against the Colts fully cleared to play or with a Week 12 injury designation.

St. Brown (knee) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session.

Davante Adams (ankle) was held out of practice Thursday, while fellow receivers Allen Lazard (abdomen), Darrius Shepherd (shoulder) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Achilles) were all listed on the injury report with varying issues. St. Brown has yet to record more than one reception or 23 receiving yards in an appearance this season, but he could be in line for an enhanced role if one or two members of the position group prove unable to go Week 12 against Chicago. The 24-year-old still has to fight through an issue of his own, of course, but limited sessions in consecutive days provide hope that he will be active.

Conley (hip) was limited during Thursday's practice session, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The 28-year-old receiver sat out Wednesday's practice session entirely, meaning this recent report strengthens the odds Conley is able to fight through his hip issue during Week 12. Conley recorded just one reception for 13 yards on four targets last Sunday against the Steelers, though no injury issue was reported postgame. He appears to be trending towards an active designation with a Week 12 home game against the Browns approaching.