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Zuber reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday after catching his lone target for 13 yards during a 24-21 Week 8 loss to the Bills.

Zuber was one of just six Patriots to garner a target during the AFC East clash, as wideouts Julian Edelman (knee) and N'Keal Harry (concussion) were both forced to sit out. Sunday marked Zuber's fourth appearance of 2020, though the Mississippi State product has been limited to 29 receiving yards and 21 rushing yards on 26 total offensive snaps.

Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Dorsett "is not doing well" and his foot "has not responded" to recent increased activity, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Dorsett developed foot soreness late in training camp and missed the first three games of the season before the Seahawks placed him on injured reserve. Less than two weeks ago, Carroll praised Dorsett, saying he had his best workout since August and was drawing closer to a return to the active roster. He seems to have suffered a setback, and while it's unclear if surgery will be ordered up, he doesn't appear close to being in consideration for activation from IR.

Gibson signed to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

The 25-year-old spent the first week of the season on Washington's practice squad, and he now has another opportunity midway through the season. Gibson last saw game action with the Eagles in 2015, catching one pass for 48 yards in 15 games.

Shepherd caught one pass for six yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Shepherd was on the field for about a quarter of the plays the Packers ran in Week 8, and that was not enough time for him to do anything notable in the box score. Shepherd has averaged 23 snaps per game since making his season debut in Week 3 and has totaled seven receptions for 43 yards. He is one of a few Packers receivers whose roster spot comes into question when Allen Lazard (abdomen) comes off injured reserve.

Taylor had one reception for a career-long 26 yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

While Taylor made some noise for the second week in a row, he was on the field for just 13 plays -- the fewest of any of the five Packers receivers that were active Sunday. His roster spot will be on the line whenever Allen Lazard (abdomen) is ready to be activated from injured reserve.

Valdes-Scantling caught one pass for 19 yards and had one carry for four yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Valdes-Scantling got a chance to run the ball for the second straight week, but he again was quiet in the passing game despite being on the field for all but 13 of the 75 plays run by the Packers offense. Valdes-Scantling has ran as the team's No. 2 receiver since Allen Lazard (abdomen) landed on injured reserve, but he hasn't run with the opportunity, totaling just 96 receiving yards and 13 rushing yards in the four games Lazard has missed. Valdes-Scantling could hold onto that spot for another game with the Packers on a short week, but with him producing minimally and likely to lose snaps when Lazard returns in the near future, there isn't much reason to be optimistic about his fantasy prospects moving forward.

James (ankle) isn't listed on Monday's injury report.

The 25-year-old didn't practice last week and sat out Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, so it's somewhat of a surprise to see him completely absent from Monday's injury report. Regardless, it appears James is recovered from the ankle issue and should return to his depth role Thursday versus the Packers.

St. Brown (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Monday's estimated injury report.

The 24-year-old didn't actually practice coming off Sunday's loss to the Vikings, but the fact he was estimated as a limited participant is a solid sign he avoided aggravating his knee injury. St. Brown played 22 offensive snaps and caught one of three targets for 12 yards against the Vikings. He'll likely fill a similar role Thursday at San Francisco, assuming he's available.

Pettis (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury reports.

The 25-year-old picked up the shoulder injury during the second half of Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, so it's not a major surprising to see him labeled as a DNP. Pettis' ability to practice the next two days will provide a better idea of his availability for Thursday's contest versus Green Bay.

Samuel (hamstring) is listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice estimate.

A multi-week absence was expected after Samuel hurt his hamstring Week 7, so it's not surprising that he's still not practicing ahead of Thursday's Week 9 clash with the Packers. Unless Samuel heals up faster than expected, he's likely to sit for a second consecutive game, paving the way for Brandon Aiyuk to headline a group of pass catchers that will also be missing tight end George Kittle (foot).