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Doss is expected to see regular snaps in three-receiver sets alongside Hunter Renfrow and Trevor Davis in Sunday's game against the Packers, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

With coach Jon Gruden relaying Wednesday that Tyrell Williams (foot) is dealing with plantar fasciitis, the Raiders are likely to remain without their top wideout coming off a Week 6 bye. Williams' expected absence leaves the door open for Doss -- who played 55 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 5 win over Chicago -- to continue seeing ample work, though Tafur notes that newcomer Zay Jones and the recently re-signed Marcell Ateman should also see time at receiver. None of the Oakland depth receivers represent high-percentage fantasy options, as tight end Darren Waller and running back Josh Jacobs are locked in as the Raiders' clear top two skill-position players and should see the largest shares of the overall offensive touches.

The Bills signed McCloud to the practice squad Thursday.

McCloud was waived by the Panthers on Tuesday, and he wasted little time before signing on with Buffalo's practice squad. The second-year pro's fumbling problems became an issue in Carolina, and he'll now work to improve his ball security skills. If McCloud shows well on the practice squad, he could earn a promotion to the active roster later in the season.

Valdes-Scantling (ankle/knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Valdes-Scantling had his legs rolled up on during Monday's win against the Lions, but he toughed it out and still logged 77 percent of the Packers' offensive snaps by the end of the game. His production left something to be desired with Davante Adams out for a second consecutive contest -- two catches (on two targets) for 48 yards -- and Valdes-Scantling's own health now is a question mark. At the moment, the team's top three wide receivers (Geronimo Allison has a concussion) are dealing with injuries, which spurred the Packers to sign Ryan Grant on Wednesday.

Adams (toe) was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Adams has yet to practice since sustaining what has been termed a turf toe injury in many corners but not officially touched on by the team itself. No matter: Until he suits up and makes an impact on the practice field, he won't be a candidate to return to action. If he ends up missing Sunday's game against the Raiders, Adams will be logging his third absence in a row.

Samuel (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel isn't starting off the week on the right foot as he tends to a groin strain. He'll have two more chances to prove his health ahead of Sunday's game in Washington.

Shepard (concussion) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Shepard is dealing with his second concussion of the campaign, so even though he's been cleared for on-field work, the Giants likely will exercise caution as he goes through his recovery. As a result, his status for Sunday's game against the Cardinals is murky at best.

Smith (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Smith has battled a plethora of injuries this season. An ankle issue caused him to sit out Week 6 versus Jacksonville, and he hasn't yet made tangible progress in his recovery. Alvin Kamara (ankle/knee) and Jared Cook (ankle) were also unable to practice Wednesday.

Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Kirk is "closer than he was last week" to returning to action, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

For the second straight week, Kirk is practicing in a limited fashion, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site. That fact runs slightly counter to Kingsbury's comments, in which he also relayed that Kirk hasn't been cleared to play because he hasn't been able to cut while running. Kirk has two more practices to prove his health in advance of Sunday's road game versus the Giants.

Campbell (abdomen) didn't practice Wednesday.

Per Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site, Campbell has made progress since undergoing a procedure to his abdomen, but the wideout is looking pretty iffy for Sunday's game against the Texans at this stage. If he remains out this weekend, Zach Pascal, Deon Cain and Chester Rogers would be in the mix for wideout snaps behind top option T.Y. Hilton.

Foster, who missed the last two games with a groin injury, returned to a full practice Wednesday following the team's bye week, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

It looks like Foster will be healthy for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, though Duke Williams has seemingly passed him on the depth chart during Foster's absence. With six receivers in the corps, the Bills might choose to sit one player as a healthy inactive in Week 7.