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Head coach Matt LaFleur said Doubs practiced fully Wednesday, but the wide receiver remains in the concussion protocol, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Doubs has made slow but steady progress since suffering a head injury Week 12 against the 49ers, failing to practice at all during Week 13 prep before being limited in practice last week in advance of another absence Week 14 at Detroit. Considering he was listed as a full participant Wednesday, he likely is in the final phase of the concussion protocol, which requires an evaluation from an independent neurologist in order to be able to suit up again. Doubs should receive clearance in the coming days ahead of Sunday's visit to Seattle.

Tillman (concussion) is slated to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Tillman has missed the past two games, but after not practicing at all last week, the wideout's return to field Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. His potential return arrives at an opportune time, with fellow key pass catcher David Njoku dealing with a hamstring issue that could affect his Week 15 status.

DuBose (shoulder) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

DuBose, a 2023 seventh-round pick from Charlotte, has missed the Dolphins' last 11 games after likely sustaining a shoulder injury in a Week 2 loss to the Bills. His return to practice Wednesday suggests he's nearing a full recovery, and the 23-year-old now has 21 days to be activated to the active roster before reverting to IR. The Dolphins have been searching for a reliable third option at wide receiver all season, and DuBose may have an opportunity to compete for that role once he's fully recovered.

Coker (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Coker also began Week 14 as a full participant at practice, before being downgraded to limited participation and then no participation in the Panthers' ensuing two practices prior to sitting out a third straight game in this past Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. Head coach Dave Canales expressed more optimism Wednesday that Coker won't take a step back in activity this week, noting that the undrafted rookie displayed an ability to attack routes that he was previously lacking, according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press. Coker will work to remain a full participant Thursday and Friday, and if he does, he'll return to action Sunday versus Dallas.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Tillman (concussion) will participate in Wednesday's practice, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Tillman has missed Cleveland's last two games and didn't practice in any capacity in Week 14, so it's encouraging to see him back on the field Wednesday. In order to get the green light to play Sunday versus the Chiefs, Tillman will first need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol.

Nabers was seen working off to the side at Wednesday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Nabers showed up on the Giants' injury report last Thursday as a limited participant in practice due to a groin injury, then didn't practice Friday due a hip flexor injury. He still was able to suit up for Sunday's loss to the Saints, playing 73 of 78 offensive snaps and hauling in five of 10 passes for 79 yards. Nabers appears as though he'll be a limited participant, at best, to kick off Week 15 prep, but Wednesday's practice report ultimately will reveal his activity level.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Brown (rib) is "going to be out for a while" with a "significant internal injury," Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

Brown left early in the Commanders' Week 13 win over the Titans with what had been listed as a rib injury, and after undergoing further testing over the team's Week 14 bye, the wideout is apparently dealing with a more severe issue than anticipated. Quinn didn't go into specifics regarding Brown's injury, though the coach noted that the 28-year-old receiver likely will be lost for the season, pending further evaluation. If that's the case, Brown's eighth professional campaign will come to an end with him having recorded 35 receptions for 453 yards and one touchdown on 56 targets over 11 games. In Brown's absence, more snaps could be available for Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus and Luke McCaffrey behind top wideout Terry McLaurin.

Iosivas played 48 of the Bengals' 71 snaps on offense and recorded four receptions for 41 yards on five targets in Monday's 27-20 win over the Cowboys.

While Iosivas outproduced No. 2 wideout Tee Higgins (2-23-0 line on five targets), both players took back seats in the passing game to Ja'Marr Chase (14-177-2 on 18 targets) and Chase Brown (6-65-1 on eight targets). Brown's passing-game role may be more volatile from week to week, but Chase is the Bengals' clear No. 1 option, and Higgins' poor showing in Week 14 looks to be more of an outlier performance. Even in a prolific passing attack, Iosivas doesn't look like he'll be able to carve out consistent enough volume to make for an appealing fantasy option in any given week.

Burton played nine of the Bengals' 71 snaps on offense and went without a target in Monday's 27-20 win over the Cowboys.

Burton went without a target for the second game in a row and also saw his playing time on special teams take a hit. After returning five kickoffs for 46 yards in the Week 13 loss to the Steelers, Burton ceded kickoff-return duties to Khalil Herbert on Monday.

Coleman (wrist) will be a full participant in Wednesday's walk-through session, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Coleman, who last played Week 9, was limited at practice last week, so his looming full participation Wednesday -- albeit in a walk-through session -- bodes well for his chances of returning to action Sunday against the Lions. Assuming he experiences no setback as the week rolls along, the rookie second-round pick will have a chance to reclaim a role in a Buffalo wideout corps that also includes Amari Cooper, Khalil Shakir, Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel.