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Adams (toe) was listed as a limited participant on the Packers' injury report Wednesday.

Despite having the benefit of a Week 11 bye, Adams continues to deal with the toe injury that forced four consecutive absences from Weeks 5 through 8. In the two games before the Week 11 respite, he racked up 14 catches (on 21 targets) for 159 yards and no touchdowns. Previously a TD machine, Adams has yet to reach the end zone this season, but he'll attempt to change that Sunday against a 49ers defense that has allowed nine total touchdowns in 10 contests this season. That's assuming he gets past his health concern, as is anticipated.

Cooper (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Cooper battled through the knee injury in the Week 11 win over the Lions, playing only 55 percent of the offensive snaps and finishing with just three catches for 38 yards on eight targets. While Cooper probably isn't 100 percent healthy, his ability to practice fully in the Cowboys' first session of the week suggests he's at little risk of missing Sunday's tough matchup with New England. Unless Cooper suffers an in-game setback with the knee, expect him to play at least 80 percent of the offensive snaps, which has been the norm for him this season.

Patrick (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.

In his return to action in Week 11's loss to the Vikings, Patrick started opposite Courtland Sutton, en route to logging 57 of a possible 79 snaps on offense and catching four of his seven targets for 77 yards. He did leave the contest for a spell but was able to return, which suggests that his Wednesday absence could be maintenance-related.

Johnson (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

While Adam Schefter of ESPN previously suggested that it might be a "mild upset" to see Johnson play Sunday against the Bengals, the wideout's participation in the first practice of Week 12 offers some encouragement about his prospects. In any case, Johnson still resides in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, which is also the case with fellow wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee/concussion), who didn't practice in any fashion Wednesday.

Agholor didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.

Agholor likely suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Patriots, per Zach Berman of The Athletic. With Alshon Jeffery (ankle) limited in practice Wednesday, the Eagles will begin the week with only Jordan Matthews, Mack Hollins and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside as their healthy options at wide receiver. Agholor will have two more opportunities to practice in some capacity before Sunday's tilt against the Seahawks.

Though Dorsett (concussion) was present for Wednesday's practice, the Patriots listed him as a non-participant on their injury report, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Meanwhile, Mohamed Sanu (ankle) also missed practice and Julian Edelman (shoulder) was limited, leaving N'Keal Harry and Jakobi Meyers as the Patriots' only fully healthy wide receivers at this stage of Week 12 preparations.

Coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Woods (personal) has yet to rejoin the Rams, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Woods left the team shortly before its Week 11 game against the Bears to tend to a family matter and doesn't have a timetable for reporting back to work. Based on McVay's comments, it's not expected that Woods will be in attendance for the team's first official practice of the week Thursday, but that wouldn't necessarily end his chances to play Monday against the Ravens. In other news relating to the Rams' receiving group, Branding Cooks (concussion) is on track to pass through the NFL's five-step protocol for head injuries ahead of the Week 12 contest, per Thiry.

Cooks (concussion) is on pace to play in Monday's game against the Ravens, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

The Rams won't release an injury report until Thursday, so it's unclear if Cooks has pass through all five steps of the NFL's protocol for head injuries. After practicing in a limited capacity last week, a full session Thursday will be a great sign for his upcoming availability. In any case, he's still subject to an evaluation of an independent neurologist in order to suit up Week 12.

Lockett (lower leg) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Lockett spent two nights in the hospital due to swelling from a shin contusion following Week 10's win over the 49ers, and he's benefitted from a bye week to recover. Coach Pete Carroll expressed optimism about the wideout's ability to play Sunday against the Eagles, only for the 27-year-old to start the practice week on the sidelines. The team is hopeful that Lockett will return to the field for Thursday's practice in some capacity, but unless he can work without limitations, Lockett likely will carry an injury tag into Sunday's clash. D.K. Metcalf and Josh Gordon figure to see boosts in usage if Lockett is unable to play.

Samuel (shoulder) won't practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

On the heels of back-to-back 100-yard receiving performances, Samuel has become a go-to option for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. It hasn't hurt that George Kittle (knee/ankle) has been sidelined during that stretch, while Emmanuel Sanders played through a rib cartilage injury this past Sunday against the Cardinals. Samuel joined that duo as a non-participant Wednesday, and ensuing practice sessions should help to parse out the pass-catching pecking order.