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Brown (knee) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.

The knee issue rendered Brown a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, so it's somewhat concerning to see the second-year wideout take a step backward with regard to his activity a day later. He'll have another chance to get back on the field Friday, but if he fails to put in a full workout, Brown will likely carry a designation into Sunday's game against Jacksonville. Corey Davis (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's session, so both of the Titans' top receivers are banged up heading into the Week 2 matchup.

Parker (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

According to Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Parker's limited activity consisted mostly of individual work, as the wideout did little in team drills for the second day in a row. Given that Parker was bothered by a left hamstring injury leading up to Week 1 before aggravating the issue in his team's season-opening loss to the Patriots, the Dolphins are understandably acting cautiously with their top receiver's workload in practice. Unless he graduates to full participation in the Dolphins' final practice session Friday, Parker will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend.

Grant (calf) was removed from the Dolphins' injury report Thursday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Miami listed Grant as a limited participant in Wednesday's session due to the calf injury. His removal from the report entirely implies that he not only turned in a full workout Thursday but also is at no risk of missing Sunday's game against the Bills. Grant could feature regularly in three-receiver sets Week 2 in the event DeVante Parker (hamstring) -- who was limited in practice for the second straight day Thursday -- is unable to go, but he'll likely share No. 3 wideout duties with Isaiah Ford if the team is at full strength at the position. Per Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site, special teams coordinator Danny Crossman confirmed Wednesday that Grant has earned the right to serve as Miami's top option on kickoff and punt returns, giving the 27-year-old an added boost in fantasy leagues that value return yardage.

McKenzie (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

McKenzie practiced fully Wednesday, so this seems like something he either tweaked during that session or is something minor enough that he just needs to take it more easy than usual ahead of Sunday's divisional tilt against Miami. The utility player doesn't appear in jeopardy of suiting up this week.

Berrios could serve as the Jets' primary slot receiver if Jamison Crowder's hamstring injury prevents him from playing in Sunday's game against the 49ers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Crowder is trending in the wrong direction for the Week 2 contest, as he failed to participate in practice Thursday after picking up the hamstring injury Wednesday, resulting in him logging a "limited" showing that day. Unless Crowder can get back on the field in some capacity in the Jets' final practice of the week Friday, he'll likely be in store for an inactive status Sunday, leaving New York with just three healthy receivers. Berrios has the benefit of a full season of residence in coach Adam Gase's system, but he rarely saw use as a receiver in 2019, logging only 85 offensive snaps and recording six receptions for 115 yards on 13 targets. While Crowder's potential absence would pave the way for Berrios to handle perhaps the biggest snap share of his career, the 24-year-old might only be a tertiary option in the passing game behind Breshad Perriman, Chris Hogan and Chris Herndon.

Williams, who was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, is feeling "more explosive" after emerging from Sunday's win without aggravating his shoulder or 2019 knee injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Williams' shoulder injury was reportedly set to keep him out for three-to-four weeks, but after a week's worth of questionable designations, the big-bodied wideout managed to play Sunday and comfortable asserted himself as one of Tyrod Taylor's top targets. It's all the more impressive given Williams was limited by a knee injury for much of 2019 as well, sapping the Clemson product of some of his trademark leaping ability along with his speed after the catch. Williams heads into next week's matchup against the Chiefs closer to full health, which could be important considering he averages 54.2 yards and 5.4 targets in five career games against his division foe.

Crowder (hamstring) won't practice Thursday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Per the report, Crowder had some trouble with his hamstring during Wednesday's practice, with coach Adam Gase relaying that the Jets will evaluate the wide receiver's injury further. With the downgrade from limited participation Wednesday to non-participation Thursday, Crowder's status for Sunday's game against the 49ers will now need to be closely monitored. With that in mind, Vasquez adds that Gase doesn't expect Crowder to go on IR but was non-committal about the receiver's Week 2 availability.

Godwin (concussion) won't participate in Thursday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Buccaneers first placed Godwin in the NFL's concussion protocol Wednesday, so his lack of activity a day later doesn't come as a major surprise. He'll still have two full days to clear the five-step protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, and ideally, Godwin would put in a limited or full workout in the Bucs' final practice session of the week Friday to provide a sign that he's progressing. Fellow starting wideout Mike Evans (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, so the Tampa Bay passing attack could be operating at less-than-full strength Week 2.

Harry (shoulder) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.

Last week, Harry didn't show up on the injury report until Friday, when he practiced in full but still was listed as questionable for the Week 1 game against Miami due to the shoulder injury. He ended up playing the second-most offensive snaps among Patriots receivers in the win, earning 51 (of 64) while Damiere Byrd had 56 and Julian Edelman logged 37. The result was five catches (on six targets) for 39 yards for Harry, matching Edelman for the team lead in receptions. Assuming he can get past the current health concern, Harry will serve as one of New England's top-three options at wide receiver.

Dorsett (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Dorsett began last practice week as a limited participant, so this doesn't necessarily mean he's making progress. The limited showing illustrates that he's at least avoided a setback, though he'll probably need to graduate to full activity Thursday or Friday to ensure he makes his Seahawks debut Sunday versus his former team, the Patriots.