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Agholor (concussion) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Steelers.

His availability is the subject of more intrigue than usual, as fellow wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) also is listed as questionable. Agholor didn't practice at all this week, but Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports that Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the wideout has a chance to clear concussion protocol before Saturday's game. Bateman also was listed as a non-participant Thursday, after being a mid-week addition to the injury report Wednesday (as a limited participant).

Valdes-Scantling was a non-participant at Thursday's practice due to a chest injury.

As the Saints open Week 16 prep, Valdes-Scantling was among a handful of skill-position players to sit out drills, including QB Derek Carr (left hand), RB Alvin Kamara (groin) and WR Bub Means (ankle, IR). Kamara is unlikely to play Monday at Green Bay, while coach Darren Rizzi said Thursday that Spencer Rattler will start if Carr isn't able to, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. With a health concern now in tow, too, Valdes-Scantling's status now will be monitored to see if he also may be in danger of missing Week 16 action.

Moore (concussion) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

With Xavier Legette (hip) not practicing and unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, there's a chance for Moore to regain a regular spot in three-wide formations if he clears concussion protocol. In the event that doesn't happen, Deven Thompkins and Dan Chisena are Carolina's healthy depth receivers.

Legette (hip) didn't practice Thursday.

As expected, after Panther coach Dave Canales said Monday that Legette is considered week-to-week and isn't likely to play Sunday against the Cardinals. His likely replacement, David Moore, is currently in the concussion protocol and was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, potentially opening the door for Deven Thompkins, Dan Chisena or a practice-squad player to fill in at wide receiver alongside Adam Thielen and Jalen Coker (LP - quad).

Lamb (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Lamb has been tending to an AC joint injury in his shoulder since Week 9, which resulted in a cap on his reps to begin Week 16 prep. However, he got back to full participation Thursday, clearing him to take on the Buccaneers on Sunday. Lamb has a nice on-paper matchup against a Tampa Bay defense that has conceded the third-most catches (192) to opposing wide receivers in 14 games this season.

Higgins (knee) didn't practice Thursday but is expected to return Friday, with Ben Baby of ESPN.com suggesting the wideout "should be on track" to play Sunday against the Browns.

Listed as a limited participant one day earlier, Higgins didn't practice Thursday but at least felt good enough to do side work with the training staff. There was no sign of trouble in a 37-27 win over the Titans on Sunday, with Higgins getting 86 percent snap share and 89 percent route share while catching five of eight targets for 88 yards and a touchdown.

Bateman (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Bateman was a mid-week addition to the injury report after not being listed Tuesday. He was a limited participant Wednesday before missing practice Thursday, with Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reporting that Bateman used a walking boot in the locker room Thursday morning/afternoon. The wideout's injury history adds to the concern, although there hasn't been any update on whether the current problem affects the same foot that required surgery in late 2022 to address a Lisfranc injury. Ravens coach John Harbaugh was asked about Bateman on Thursday and told reporters he had "nothing to report on any of that stuff," per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com.

Coker was limited in practice Thursday due to a quadriceps injury.

Coker wasn't listed on the Panthers' first Week 16 practice report Wednesday, so his addition one day later is somewhat worrisome. Having said that, he missed Weeks 12-14 with a quad issue, so his practice restrictions Thursday may be related to maintenance. In his return to action this past Sunday against the Cowboys, Coker hauled in four of six targets for 110 yards and one touchdown, which mostly was fueled by an 83-yard scoring strike.

Robinson (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Robinson was limited in practice Wednesday, but he's now ready to rock for Sunday's road matchup against the Falcons. The third-year pro has drawn 20 targets in his last two appearances, but only logged eight catches for 76 yards on those opportunities. He may benefit from the return of QB Drew Lock, who was a full participant Thursday, to the starting lineup.

Pittman (back) practiced fully Thursday.

Pittman didn't practice Wednesday as he continues to manage a back issue, but the wideout's full participation a day later sets the stage for him to be available to face the Titans on Sunday. Since missing the Colts' Week 10 loss to the Bills, Pittman has averaged 7.8 targets over the team's subsequent four contests and is coming off a six-catch, 58-yard effort in a Week 15 defeat against the Broncos in which he logged nine targets.