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Shepard (concussion) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Shepard had been in line to return from a three-game absence to play in the Giants' eventual loss to the Cowboys on Monday Night Football, but he was ruled out a day in advance of the contest after informing the training staff that he suffered a recurrence of concussion symptoms. In light of the setback along with the fact that Shepard has already been diagnosed with two concussions this season, the wideout's availability for the Week 10 game against the Jets -- and perhaps the rest of the season -- looks to be in peril.

Winfree was on the field for one offensive snap and 16 special-teams snaps during Sunday's 24-19 win over the Browns.

Despite some highlight-reel catches in the preseason, the local product has yet to see a target this season and was not a regular among the game-day actives until Emmanuel Sanders was traded two weeks ago. Winfree may struggle to stay on the field after the Broncos' bye, as Tim Patrick (hand) is expected to return from injured reserve shortly thereafter, at which point the game-day WR5 spot is likely to come down to Winfree and Fred Brown. If special teams is a determining factor, Brown may have the edge in experience.

Hodge made a 10-yard catch during Sunday's 24-19 loss to Denver.

Hodge finally made the stat sheet in the closing moments of the first quarter, catching a quick pass over the middle to convert a third-and-short and help set up a Browns field goal. The former Ram dressed while fellow down-roster options Damion Ratley and Taywan Taylor sat. Even if this is the beginning of a trend for Hodge getting on the field, the eight offensive snaps the sophomore receiver saw Sunday are unlikely to move the needle from a fantasy perspective, especially Sunday against Buffalo's third-ranked pass defense.

Sims caught his only target for a 12-yard gain during Sunday's 24-9 loss to Buffalo.

Coming off a career-high four touches in Week 7, Sims was targeted just once in Dwayne Haskins' debut start. The rookie receiver has made some nifty plays as a runner, particularly his 65-yard touchdown in Week 5, but Sims is only averaging 5.0 yards per catch on nine receptions this season. Fans can probably continue to expect a learning curve down the stretch for Haskins and, to a lesser extent, Sims, as they grow more comfortable in their first season. The good news is that the Jets' 24th-ranked pass defense awaits after Washington's Week 10 bye.

Carter caught his only pass for an eight-yard reception during Sunday's 26-3 win over Jacksonville. He added a 19-yard kick return.

Carter, the only Texan to return a punt or kick this season, looked like he was growing into a bigger role on offense in Week 8 with a 46-yard reception. His workload didn't expand Sunday however, even with Will Fuller (hamstring) out again. The sophomore receiver has been squeezed this season in a crowded receiving corps due in part to the offseason addition of Kenny Stills. Carter recorded at least three targets in four of his last five games of 2018, but has just one such outing in 2019 with more mouths to feed in the Texans offense. A favorable matchup against Baltimore's 26th-ranked pass defense awaits after the Texans' bye, but don't count on Carter getting enough targets to take advantage.

Thompson was waived from Seattle's practice squad, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Thompson joined Seattle less than a week ago, but the team preferred to add practice-squad depth at defensive tackle in Bryan Mone instead.

The Jets placed Bellamy (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Bellamy sat out Sunday's loss to the Dolphins and is now set to miss the rest of the 2019 season. The 30-year-old signed a two-year deal with the Jets in March and caught two of three targets for 20 yards in seven games.

Ateman caught his lone target for a 34-yard gain in Sunday's 31-24 win over Detroit.

Ateman played just four snaps but made his one touch count, hauling in a deep ball over the middle to set up the Raiders inside the 10 for an eventual touchdown. The 25-year-old has appeared in just three games and made just two catches this year, but they've both been for gains of more than 30 yards. He'll still be buried on the depth chart as the Raiders host the Chargers in Week 10.

Powell was promoted to the Falcons' 53-man roster from the practice squad Tuesday.

Powell spent training camp and the preseason with Detroit but didn't make the season opening roster, and he joined Atlanta's practice squad shortly thereafter. The 24-year-old is unlikely to find much involvement offensively with the rest of the Falcons' wide receivers currently healthy.

Jones caught three of his four targets for 21 yards and rushed once for three yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Lions.

Jones saw 66 snaps on offense -- three times more than in his Raiders debut a week prior -- but didn't see many more opportunities, as Hunter Renfrow starred in the passing game. The 24-year-old likely will remain a fringe option in a Week 10 matchup with the Chargers.