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Crowder (groin) isn't practicing Wednesday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Crowder was limited to strength and conditioning work on the side, but the team hopes that he'll be able to resume practicing with the main group Thursday. The slot wideout missed last week's loss to Buffalo, but his possible return Week 8 is unlikely to move the needle much for the winless Jets' chances of pulling a historic upset in Kansas City on Sunday.

Johnson didn't practice Wednesday due to a toe injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

The Steelers' injury report doesn't reference an ankle bruise the wideout reportedly suffered in the Week 7 win over the Titans, but it bears noting that Johnson previously managed a toe issue earlier in the season. His status will be revisited again Thursday, when Johnson should upgrade to limited or full practice participation as the Steelers prepare for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

McKenzie (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

McKenzie appears to have picked up an ankle injury during Sunday's win over the Jets, in which he caught both his targets for 14 yards and lost 11 yards on his only carry. There's not yet any reason to be overly concerned about the depth wideout's Week 8 status.

Edwards (ankle/foot) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Wednesday marked Edwards' first practice since he sprained his ankle in Week 3. If he shows enough progress in practice this week to suit up Sunday in Cleveland, Edwards could find himself out of the mix for a regular starting role alongside Henry Ruggs and Hunter Renfrow. Nelson Agholor has stepped up for the Raiders in Edwards' absence, hauling in 11 of 15 targets for 218 yards and three touchdowns over the past three contests.

Smith-Schuster (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Wednesday absences from practice have become the norm for Smith-Schuster, so expect him to return to the field in some capacity Thursday and eventually gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Ravens. The wideout is coming off his busiest game of the season, as Smith-Schuster logged 65 of a possible 79 offensive snaps in last week's 27-24 win over the Titans and finished with nine catches (on 14 targets) for 85 yards.

Callaway (ankle) was held out of practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Prior to his departure from Sunday's win against the Panthers due to a minor ankle sprain, Callaway hauled in eight of 10 passes for 75 yards, which more than doubled his season output (5-50-0 on seven targets). With two more opportunities to take the field this week, he can set himself up to be available this weekend in Chicago in a Saints receiving corps that again may be without Michael Thomas (ankle/hamstring) and Emmanuel Sanders (illness).

Thomas (hamstring/ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Thomas seems to have mostly recovered from the high left ankle sprain he suffered Week 1, but the Grade 1 hamstring strain he suffered while practicing last week has continued to delay his return to action. On Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Thomas is in danger of sitting out again Week 8 in Chicago, and the wideout's inability to practice Wednesday tends to back up that sentiment. Still, Thomas has two more chances to prove his health before week's end.

Moore signed with the Chargers' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's media transactions page.

Moore started the season on the Chargers' 53-man roster and played 25 snaps with the team before being waived earlier this season. Now, the 25-year-old wide receiver will have an opportunity to try to work his way back up to the main roster.

Parker (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

The Dolphins are coming off a Week 7 bye, so Parker's inability to handle a full practice load to begin Week 8 is somewhat concerning. That said, the 27-year-old has regularly had his reps capped Wednesdays this season, so as long as Parker is able to keep practicing on at least a limited basis Thursday and Friday, he should be able to play Sunday against the Rams.

Johnson could be in line for an expanded role Monday against the Giants with Chris Godwin (finger) set to miss the contest, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Johnson has had an interesting rookie season, one that saw him inactive for the first two games of the campaign, target-less for the subsequent pair of contests and in the end zone twice on just seven catches over the last three. He was at his busiest in Week 5 against the Bears -- one of three games Godwin has already missed this season -- posting a 4-61 line on six targets. Johnson may not see the same volume versus New York, but he should slot into the No. 3 receiver role with Scotty Miller bumping up to No. 2 spot in Godwin's stead.