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Evans (ribs/Achilles) officially didn't practice Wednesday, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

As expected, Evans didn't mix into drills just two days removed from exiting Monday's game against the Commanders early due to an Achilles injury. Afterward, coach Kyle Shanahan termed the issue right Achilles soreness, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, which isn't believed to be a long-term concern. Shanahan also expressed hope that Evans will be able to play Sunday in Atlanta, but in the end the 49ers likely will exercise caution with the top wide receiver on the roster.

Waddle was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Waddle missed a brief spell in last Thursday's win against the Seahawks due to a shoulder injury, finishing Week 6 with four catches (on seven targets) for 24 yards. Almost one week later, he's tending to a chest issue, meaning his status will be watched closely as the weekend draws closer.

Mooney (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Mooney wasn't cleared to return to this past Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Saints after injuring his neck in the fourth quarter, but he evidently responded well to treatment and faced no restrictions as the Giants returned to the field to begin Week 7 prep. With Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely demanding most of the looks in the passing game this season, Mooney has struggled to carve out consistent weekly volume. Through six appearances, Mooney has been targeted 19 times and has recorded an 8-109-0 receiving line while also adding 29 yards on two carries.

Williams (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Also estimated as limited participants Wednesday were Christian Watson (ankle) and Matthew Golden (shoulder), while Bo Melton was a deemed a non-participant. Thursday's on-field session should provide a better idea of the health of Green Bay's wideout corps ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions. In his regular-season debut in a Week 6 win over the Cowboys, Williams logged a 53 percent snap share while working behind Watson and Golden en route to catching all four of his targets for 32 yards and rushing twice for nine yards.

Jefferson (ankle) was a limited at Wednesday's practice.

Despite having the benefit of a Week 6 bye, Jefferson appears to be dealing with the ankle injury that he suffered in Week 3 and forced inactive status in Week 4 before he suited up in Week 5 at New Orleans, when he hauled in six of seven targets for 79 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, fellow WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) practiced fully Wednesday, meaning Jefferson has a bit of work to do to get the top of the Vikings' receiving corps back to 100 percent.

Addison (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Prior to the Vikings' last game Week 5 at New Orleans, for which Addision was inactive, he managed a pair of limited practices as he tended to a sore hamstring. After a Week 6 bye, his ability to handle every on-field rep has him in the clear for Sunday's game versus the Colts. With Justin Jefferson (ankle) still limited Wednesday, Addison may in line for a bit more reps this weekend if the former is at all inhibited.

Bateman (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Per Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com, Bateman was sporting a no-contact jersey during the session, but his presence on the field in any capacity was a promising sign after he was unable to return to Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns. If he's able to take contact in practice at some point over the next two days, Bateman should be in good shape to play this weekend against the Bengals.

Douglas (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday and said afterward that his status is day-to-day heading into Sunday's game against the Jets, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

The rookie wideout was able to get back on the field in some capacity for the first time since exiting a Week 2 loss to the 49ers. After a three-game absence, Douglas will likely need to turn in at least one full practice during Week 7 prep in order for the Dolphins to clear him to play Sunday against the Jets.

Concepcion (calf, quad) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

The rookie is starting the week with a limited practice due to calf and quad issues. That he was able to participate is a good sign, however, even if Concepcion wasn't a full-go. Concepcion's status for Sunday's game against the Titans will become more clear with Friday's injury report.

Golden (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Golden's inclusion coincides with QB Jordan Love (back) and WR Christian Watson (ankle), among others, also being listed as limited to kick off Week 7 prep. The situation thus bears monitoring as the week continues to see if any of the trio is in danger of missing Sunday's contest at Detroit.