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Hollins (calf) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Hollins was injured in last Sunday's win over the Bills and remains in question for Week 5 against the Raiders, one of Hollins' other former teams. If he can't play, the Patriots will lean on Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism to handle most of the snaps at wide receiver.

Chase remains in the league's concussion protocol Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Chase suffered a concussion early in last Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and will be up against it to be cleared in time for Week 5 against the Dolphins. The Bengals then have a Week 6 bye, so it's possible Chase won't play again for another couple weeks. Dohnte Meyers and Mike Gesicki would be in line for increased target shares if Chase is unable to play versus Miami. It's also notable that Tee Higgins (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Diggs (undisclosed) was not on the practice field during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Losing Diggs to an injury is the last thing the Commanders need after Terry McLaurin went down in practice with a hamstring injury last week, causing him to miss last Sunday's loss to the Colts. Washington leaned on rookie Antonio Williams and veterans Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks behind Diggs against Indy.

Higgins (adductor) will be limited in practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

With Higgins having been labeled day-to-day earlier in the week, his return to practice in any capacity is a positive step for his Week 5 availability against the Dolphins. The Bengals are going to need Higgins if Ja'Marr Chase is unable to clear concussion protocol. Dohnte Meyers and Mike Gesicki would be next in line for targets, and both are sensible fantasy pickups this week.

Head coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday that Mitchell (finger) remains week-to-week, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Mitchell has missed the last two games and looks on his way to missing a third straight contest. Isaiah Williams and Sterling Shepard have been rounding out three-wide sets behind Garrett Wilson, but the Jets could also get Tim Patrick (groin) back from injured reserve this week after his 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday.

Douglas (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

With Douglas still unable to practice after missing Miami's last two games, his status for Week 5 against the Bengals remains in question. Head coach Jeff Hafley's said the rookie wideout is doing better, but starting the week DNP is an ominous sign for his availability against Cincinnati. Malik Washington, Chris Bell and Kevin Coleman soaked up most of the wideout snaps last Sunday against Minnesota and would be in line to do so again if Douglas is unable to return.

McLaurin (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

McLaurin will work off to the side of Wednesday's practice after he suffered the hamstring injury in practice last week before missing Sunday's loss to the Colts in London. With McLaurin out against Indy, Antonio Williams was the biggest winner from a playing time standpoint, running 30 routes on 41 dropbacks while seeing eight targets. All three of Williams, Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks would again be in line for increased snaps behind Stefon Diggs if McLaurin is unable to suit up against the Giants.

Beckham agreed Wednesday to sign with the Vikings' practice squad, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.

After winning a spot on the Giants' roster coming out of the preseason, Beckham struggled to find playing time, logging just one target and logging 20 total snaps before he was cut following Week 3. He was able to find a new opportunity with the Vikings, who can elevate Beckham for up to three games before he would need to be signed to the 53-man roster in order to continue playing for the team. Unless top wideout Justin Jefferson's ankle injury costs him more time, Beckham may still face an uphill battle to earning meaningful snaps in a Vikings receiver room that also includes Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings and Tai Felton.

The Panthers are hopeful that Coker (quadriceps) will be ready to return to action following their Week 5 bye, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

After making an early exit from the Panthers' Week 3 loss to the Browns due to a quad strain, Coker missed one practice and was limited in two others before taking a questionable tag into this past Sunday's game against the Lions. He was ultimately inactive for the Panthers' 32-26 win, but the team is optimistic that with another week off to heal up from the injury, Coker will be ready to go for a Week 6 matchup with the Eagles on Oct. 18. Despite essentially playing just two and a half games this season, Coker has been highly productive during his time on the field with an 18-222-2 receiving line on 22 targets.

Brown recorded one carry for a loss of five yards while also adding 130 kickoff-return yards and a two-yard punt return during Monday night's 45-24 loss to the Falcons.

Brown made his return to action Monday after missing the team's Week 3 loss to Las Vegas while nursing a hamstring injury. The wide receiver logged just three snaps on offense, failing to garner a target against Atlanta. Brown will continue to have no offensive upside barring an injury to another member of the Saints' WR room.