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Watkins (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

In the wake of the 49ers' preseason opener on Aug. 9, Watkins was revealed to have a high-ankle sprain that would require one month to recover from. Until he gets back on the practice field, he's an unlikely candidate to play on game days, and his listing on Friday's injury report may reveal that the rookie fourth-rounder isn't in line to make his pro debut Sunday at Seattle.

Agnew (oblique) was not listed on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

An oblique injury prevented Agnew from suiting up for any of the Falcons' three preseason games. His absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates that he's past the issue and on track to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against Tampa Bay. The veteran wideout is expected to see most of his playing time on special teams as a returner on kickoffs and punts.

Dulin (concussion) did not appear on the Colts' injury report Wednesday.

Dulin was sidelined with a concussion to close the preseason, but he has now returned to a log a full practice Wednesday. The wide receiver will open the season as more of a special-teams option than an offensive asset, but he'll be active nonetheless in Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.

Mims (thigh) practiced fully Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Mims exited practice last week with a thigh injury and didn't participate in this past Thursday's session but was able to return to the field Monday. With a full showing under his belt Wednesday, Mims is slated to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Titans, a contest in which the 2023 second-rounder is expected to work as the Broncos' WR2 behind top option Courtland Sutton.

Ridley isn't listed on the injury report for Week 1 at Denver, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.

Ridley missed some practice time in mid-to-late August due to what was described as general soreness. The Titans' top wideout is unsurprisingly ready for the season opener, facing a tough matchup against CB Patrick Surtain and the Denver defense in Cameron Ward's first NFL start.

Williams (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Williams suffered a concussion in the early stages of training camp but was able to return to practice within days of the injury. He then picked up a hamstring issue on Aug. 19 that has sidelined him in the interim. With his return to the field Wednesday, Williams is putting himself on a path to play Sunday against the Lions. Because fellow WRs Jayden Reed (foot, DNP) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf, LP) also are tending to health concerns at the moment, the Packers' receiving corps is in flux ahead of Week 1 action.

Wicks (calf) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.

Wicks has been tending to a calf injury since at least July 29 that kept him out of most practices and the entire preseason slate until he got back on the field last Wednesday. With a cap remaining on his reps to kick off Week 1 prep, he remains at less than 100 percent along with rookie third-round pick Savion Williams (hamstring), while Jayden Reed (foot) didn't participate at all Wednesday. The Packers thus have key question marks at wide receiver in advance of Sunday's contest against the Lions.

Hopkins (knee) isn't on the Week 1 injury report.

Hopkins missed a bit of practice time here and there but was mostly available for training camp. He'll likely be the No. 3 receiver for Sunday's game at Buffalo, although the role could entail far more snaps than is typical for Baltimore's offense depending on the health of TE Isaiah Likely (ankle) and FB Patrick Ricard (calf). Likely isn't expected to play, while Ricard's availability is unknown.

Austin (abdomen) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Austin was out for most of August but still figures to reprise his 2024 role as the slot man in three-wide formations. Playing time in heavier formations would help his fantasy value, but that may be a big ask for one of the league's smallest players. Austin figures to run a lot of his routes this Sunday against Jets cornerback Michael Carter, who struggled through an injury-plagued 2024 campaign after previously earning a reputation (and contract) as one of the league's top nickelbacks.

Godwin (ankle) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Godwin's lack of activity to kick off the campaign isn't a surprise, as he remains in recovery mode from the season-ending dislocated left ankle that he sustained Week 7 of last year. Having said that, Tampa Bay activated him from the active/PUP list last Tuesday, thereby giving him a chance to return to action at some point during the first four weeks. For as long as Godwin is sidelined, rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka will be working in tandem with long-time Buc Mike Evans in the starting offense.