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Tillman (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Tillman has missed Cleveland's past three games, and while Wednesday's limited session was a step in the right direction, he has yet to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, per Cabot. Head coach Kevin Stefanski expressed optimism Monday regarding Tillman's chances of suiting up Sunday against the Bengals, but even if the wideout returns to action, he would be tough to trust in fantasy lineups with the Browns shifting to Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center.

Bateman was added to the injury report Wednesday as a limited participant due to a foot injury.

Bateman wasn't listed Tuesday when the Ravens released their first Week 16 injury report ahead of Saturday's home game against the Steelers. His Thursday practice participation should provide a better idea about whether Bateman is actually in any danger of missing Saturday's contest. Fellow wideout Nelson Agholor (concussion) seems unlikely to play, leaving Tylan Wallace and Devontez Walker as depth options behind No. 1 receiver Zay Flowers while Diontae Johnson remains away from the team.

Moore (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Moore appears to have a picked up a concussion in the Panthers' loss the Cowboys on Sunday, despite playing 28 offensive snaps and catching two of his four targets for 19 yards. The veteran wideout's limited session Wednesday is promising, but he still must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 16, when the Panthers play the Cardinals.

Pittman didn't practice Wednesday due to a back injury.

Pittman handled a 96 percent snap share in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos, finishing with six catches for 58 yards on nine targets while also losing a fumble. The wideout had managed a back issue earlier this season and sat out a Week 10 loss to the Bills because of it, but he had been a full practice participant ahead of each of the past four games. His absence Wednesday is thus somewhat unexpected, but Pittman would put to rest most of the concern about his health heading into Sunday's game against the Titans by practicing in some fashion Thursday.

Higgins was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a knee injury and rest, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Higgins doesn't seem to be in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Browns, though a return to full participation Thursday or Friday would help put his fantasy managers at ease. He has played in four consecutive games after missing three due to a quadricep injury, posting 328 receiving yards and three touchdowns since his return.

Legette (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.

Legette made an early exit from this past Sunday's loss to the Cowboys due to a groin injury, but his injury has been reclassified as a hip issue on the Panthers' first Week 16 injury report. Head coach Dave Canales told Steve Reed of the Associated Press on Monday that the Panthers consider Legette week-to-week and unlikely to play Sunday against the Cardinals, so the wideout's lack of on-field work Wednesday isn't a surprise. Considering Canales' comments, the Panthers seem likely to rule out Legette for the Week 16 contest on Friday.

Westbrook-Ikhine didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Westbrook-Ikhine played 91 percent of Tennessee's offensive snaps in the Week 15 loss to Cincinnati, so he didn't appear to be hampered by an injury. He was held to just two catches for nine yards and has failed to find the end zone in consecutive games following a stretch of eight touchdowns in eight weeks. The wideout will have two chances to resume practicing before Sunday's game in Indianapolis.

Dulin (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Dulin has been sidelined for the Colts' last two games due to an ankle injury sustained in a Week 12 loss to the Lions, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he's in jeopardy of missing additional time. The Malone product almost certainly needs to practice in a limited fashion Thursday or Friday in order to play Sunday, when the Colts take on the Titans.

Boyd (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Boyd also opened Week 15 prep with an absence due to the same injury before upgrading to full participation Thursday logging 39 receiving yards in a loss to the Bengals this past Sunday. The slot receiver could follow a similar pattern ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, but Boyd won't be a recommended fantasy option either way, considering he has reached 40 receiving yards only twice all season and hasn't scored a touchdown.

Pickens (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.

For the second consecutive day, Pickens took part in position drills on the side of practice but went down as a non-participant on the official injury report. Pittsburgh's No. 1 wide receiver seems to be tracking toward a third consecutive absence Saturday against the Ravens, but the team's final injury report of the week will be released Thursday and will provide clarity on his chances of suiting up.