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Crowder (hamstring) practiced fully Wednesday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Costello believes the hamstring issue is also what caused Crowder to be pulled from practice last week. Given his full participation in the Jets' first official session of Week 1, Crowder should be out there Sunday in Buffalo, even though he might not be operating at 100 percent.

Coach Bruce Arians told Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site that Evans, who didn't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, may be a game-time call Sunday at New Orleans.

Arians relayed Evans doesn't have to practice this week in order to play, but the decision will "go all the way to the wire." It should be noted Evans missed the final three games of last season due to a strained right hamstring, so his status will be watched closely as Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff draws closer. If he's unable to suit up, his absence would free up reps for Justin Watson, and perhaps rookie Tyler Johnson, who sit directly behind Evans on the depth chart.

Reagor (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Reagor has been labeled week-to-week due to the shoulder injury he sustained in late August, but the Eagles have thus far resisted ruling him out for Sunday's season opener at Washington. To that end, it was very encouraging to see the rookie first-round pick take part in Wednesday's padded practice in some fashion. As Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com notes, Reagor's return to practice at least leaves the door open for him to possibly take the field this weekend. Of course, the Eagles could also choose to take a cautious approach to Reagor's recovery and hold the rookie out for at least one game if there's any lingering concern about his shoulder.

Cooper (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Cooper has spent the last few weeks dealing with a hamstring injury, but he's now managed to resume handling unrestricted reps. Barring any setbacks, Cooper is fully on track to suit up against the Rams on Sunday Night Football. He'll lead a dangerous Dallas receiving group also consisting of Michael Gallup, CeeDee Lamb and tight end Blake Jarwin against Los Angeles' formidable secondary.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he doesn't expect Aiyuk (hamstring) to practice Wednesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

The 49ers' first official injury report of the season will be released later Wednesday, revealing whether or not Aiyuk was actually able to put any work in. Even if he's listed as a non-participant Wednesday as expected, the rookie first-round pick would still have a shot at playing in Sunday's season opener against the Cardinals with limited activity in session Thursday or Friday.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Samuel (foot) has "a small chance" to practice Wednesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Wednesday's first official injury report of the season will ultimately reveal the extent of Samuel's activity, but Shanahan's comments suggest the wideout is trending toward either limited participation or none at all. Ideally, Samuel would put in a full practice by week's end for fantasy managers to feel good about his chances of suiting up in Sunday's season opener versus the Cardinals.

Grant is not on Wednesday's injury report, Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post reports.

Grant missed some time in late August with a minor undisclosed injury, but he has long since recovered and isn't on the team's injury report heading into Week 1. Look for Grant to play a depth receiver role and return kicks against the Patriots in Week 1.

Shenault (undisclosed) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Shenault dealt with minor injuries during training camp, but his absence from the Jaguars' first report of 2020 means he'll begin his rookie season at full health. The rookie second-round pick should have an immediate opportunity to pick up snaps, as the Jaguars are lacking in established playmakers at receiver beyond top target DJ Chark. At least to begin the season, Shenault will compete with the likes of Chris Conley, Keelan Cole and Dede Westbrook for snaps alongside Chark. Shenault could even have a chance to take some snaps out of the backfield after the Jaguars moved on from top rusher Leonard Fournette during training camp.

Cooks (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.

Cooks turned in a limited practice Wednesday after having been held out entirely the day prior, but his status for Thursday's season opener still remains up in the air. The 26-year-old stands to handle a starting role alongside Will Fuller and Randall Cobb if he's able to suit up, but if Cooks is forced to sit out, Kenny Stills will claim a regular spot in three-receiver sets.

Parker (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.

On Tuesday, Parker took part in practice for the first time in two weeks, wearing full pads and also a white sleeve to protect his left hamstring. He seems to be working his way back slowly but surely, with Friday's injury report ultimately giving a sense of his availability for a Week 1 visit to New England. With Jakeem Grant (undisclosed) not on Wednesday's injury report and Preston Williams (knee) putting in a limited session, the Dolphins may have their receiving corps at full strength in the season opener.