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Beckham (illness) was sent home by the Browns on Thursday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Ulrich adds via coach Kevin Stefanski that Beckham hasn't tested positive for COVID-19. The team, which is understandably exercising caution at this stage, will find out the results of the wideout's latest test Friday.

Evans (ankle) was spotted on the field during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tampa Bay listed Evans as a non-participant in their first practice of the week Wednesday, but the wideout looks like he'll have a good chance to at least put in a limited workout Thursday. The Buccaneers will reveal how extensively Evans was involved in the session when the team releases its second Week 6 practice report later Thursday. Evans' health situation appears to be the most unsettled among the Buccaneers' banged-up pass catchers, as Chris Godwin (hamstring), Scotty Miller (hip/groin) and Rob Gronkowski (shoulder) were all at least limited participants in Wednesday's practice, while Justin Watson (chest) practiced fully after sitting out the Week 5 loss to the Bears.

Moore (thigh) was a limited participant for Wednesday's practice.

Moore continues to work through the thigh injury, as despite practicing in limited fashion this season, he's yet to get on the field for game action. The hope is that the receiver progresses throughout the week to have a chance to suit up in Sunday's game against Philadelphia. If Moore is sidelined, duties at depth receiver will continue to shift to Miles Boykin and Devin Duvernay.

Watson (chest) practiced fully Wednesday.

Watson has missed two of the past three games, but his most recent respite appears to have done the charm as he tends to a chest injury. As for his injured position mates, Mikes Evans (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, while Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Scotty Miller (hip/groin) were limited participants. Considering how the respective situations play out this week, Watson could be in line for a decent snap share Sunday versus the Packers.

Coach Anthony Lynn said Wednesday that Allen, who dealt with back spasms during Monday's loss to the Saints, will be "fine," Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

The Chargers don't play again until Oct. 25, which should afford Allen ample time to move past the back injury. Even after departing early Monday, Allen still leads the team with 34 catches on 50 targets for 356 yards to go along with two touchdowns through five games.

Miller (hip/groin) was limited at Wednesday's practice.

Despite missing Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Justin Watson (chest) in last Thursday's loss to the Bears, Miller wasn't targeted while ranking third in offensive snap share (63 percent) behind Mike Evans (85) and rookie Tyler Johnson (79). The development was an interesting one, as Miller was expected to fill in as Godwin's replacement in the slot, an assignment that proved fruitful Week 4 (5-83-1 line on seven targets). On Wednesday, Evans (ankle) didn't practice, Godwin also was limited, and Justin Watson (chest) practiced fully, so the Bucs' receiving corps again has some moving parts as they prepare for Sunday's game against the Packers.

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

Smith-Schuster has often received Wednesdays off of late while he manages a lingering knee issue. Look for him to return to practice Thursday, likely as a full participant.

Godwin (hamstring) is listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report.

After missing the past two games due to a strained right hamstring, Godwin is putting himself in a position to return to action Sunday versus the Packers. He'll have two more chances to increase his level of participation in practice before the Bucs give him a designation for Week 6. Meanwhile, Mike Evans (ankle) was listed as a non-participant, Scotty Miller (hip/groin) was limited and Justin Watson (chest) was full, indicating the varying levels of health in Tampa Bay's receiving corps.

Johnson (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Per coach Mike Tomlin, Johnson took a direct blow to his back during Sunday's 38-29 win against the Eagles. That said, the Steelers have optimism that the wideout -- who's been getting routine days off at practice this season -- will be fit to play this weekend against the Browns. A return to the practice field in any capacity Thursday would support that notion.

Evans (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Evans was noticeably hindered by his right ankle sprain in last Thursday's loss to the Bears, but he still played 85 percent of the offensive snaps on his way to five catches (on nine targets) for 41 yards and one touchdown. He also didn't practice in advance of that game, so he doesn't necessarily have to do so this week either to be available for Sunday's game against the Packers. Elsewhere in the receiving corps, both Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Scotty Miller (hip/groin) were limited Wednesday, while Justin Watson (chest) was a full participant. Aside from Evans, the Bucs' wideout group seems to be getting healthier.