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Flowers (hamstring) isn't participating in Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

On Monday, head coach Jesse Minter said that Flowers had a "good shot" at playing in Sunday's game against the Cowboys in Brazil, after the star wideout missed the Ravens' Week 2 loss to the Saints due to the hamstring injury. However, with Flowers opening Week 3 prep as a spectator, his availability to return to action this Sunday now appears to be more uncertain. If Flowers ends up missing a second straight game, Rashod Bateman would be line for another turn as the Ravens' No. 1 receiver.

Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said that Douglas (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Douglas sustained an ankle injury late in Sunday's 35-13 loss to San Francisco, and the injury puts his availability for the Dolphins' Week 3 game against the Chiefs in question. Per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com, Hafley was non-committal on the rookie wideout's availability for the weekend, so Douglas may need to return to full practice participation by Friday to have a realistic chance of playing against Kansas City. Through his first two NFL games, Douglas has produced a 7-113-0 receiving line on 10 targets.

Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said Pittman (foot) will practice Wednesday and is likely to be a limited participant, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Pittman was limited to open Week 2 prep, then didn't practice in any capacity last Thursday and Friday before being listed as questionable heading into Sunday's game against the Patriots. He was ultimately inactive for the Steelers' eventual 20-3 loss, but Pittman will take a step forward to begin Week 3 prep by getting back on the practice field. Pittman will likely need to upgrade to full activity by Friday to avoid carrying a designation for Sunday's matchup with the Bengals.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that Pierce (heel) will be placed on injured reserve and is without a timeline for a return, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Pierce -- who had surgery on the same left heel and ankle in late March -- will avoid another procedure and will instead treat the injury with rest and rehab after he suffered an aggravation in this past Sunday's overtime loss to the Chiefs. Pierce's impending move to IR means that he'll be sidelined for at least the Colts' next four games, with his availability beyond that set to be determined by how he responds to rehab. Given the recurring nature of the injury, the Colts could have Pierce take a conservative approach with his recovery program, especially after the team signed him to a lavish four-year, $114 million contract in the offseason.

Royals caught both of his targets for six yards and a touchdown while logging two tackles on kick coverage in Sunday's 33-30 overtime win against the Colts.

Royals made an impact on his 12 offensive snaps and seven special-teams snaps. The wide receiver scored the Chiefs' last touchdown of the game midway through the third quarter on a 1-yard pass. The fourth-round rookie may see an uptick in usage if coach Andy Reid finds new ways to use the speedy young player as the season develops.

Treadwell caught all three of his targets for 61 yards and made one tackle on kick coverage in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

Treadwell played 48 of the Colts' 65 offensive snaps due to the injuries to Alec Pierce (heel, in-game injury) and Ashton Dulin (ankle). The wide receiver also logged 17 special-teams snaps, stepping up for the team in multiple phases even though it ultimately fell in a close game.

Miller caught his only target for a 77-yard touchdown Sunday in a loss to the 49ers.

Miller worked mostly on special teams during the contest, but he got a chance to play seven offensive snaps. The fourth-year wideout made the most of the opportunity, connecting with QB Malik Willis on a 77-yard score late in the fourth quarter. The game was out of reach for Miami at that point, but it was still a significant moment for Miller as he tries to earn more playing time on offense. The door could be open a crack for that, as Caleb Douglas hurt his ankle Sunday and is uncertain to be able to play Week 3. With that in mind, Miller is buried pretty deep on Miami's WR depth chart, so he's not guaranteed to see the field often even if Douglas is ruled out.

Coleman played 27 offensive snaps and saw no targets in Sunday's 35-13 loss to the 49ers.

Coleman played 46 percent of the Dolphins' offensive snaps in the blowout loss. The fifth-round rookie appears to have taken a back seat to Malik Washington, Caleb Douglas (ankle) and Chris Bell. Coleman could see an uptick in usage in the team's Week 3 game against the Chiefs if Douglas cannot play due to his ankle injury.

Bell failed to catch his only target Sunday in a Week 2 loss to San Francisco.

Bell was unable to make an impact, but that was in line with most of Miami's passing game, as QB Malik Willis threw for only 120 yards outside of a 77-yard touchdown to Ryan Miller during garbage time. Bell logged 24 of the Dolphins' 59 offensive snaps, ranking a distant third among team's wideouts behind Malik Washington (55) and Caleb Douglas (51). Douglas suffered an ankle injury late in the contest, however, and his availability is for Week 3 against Kansas City is therefore in question. If he ends up being sidelined, Bell could move up a notch in the WR pecking order.

Lane returned six kickoffs for 120 yards and one punt for 14 yards in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Cowboys.

Lane saw no targets during his 11 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss. The wide receiver's contributions came on special teams, where he returned the ball on seven of his nine snaps. Lane remains a depth option at wide receiver but is the primary kickoff and punt returner for the Commanders as the team heads into its Week 3 matchup with the Seahawks.