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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.

Nabers (knee/foot) practiced fully Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nabers followed up a limited session Wednesday with full participation one day later, paving the way for the standout rookie to be available Sunday in Atlanta. He'll be taking on a Falcons defense that has allowed the fifth-most YPT (8.44) and most receiving touchdowns (20) to opposing wideouts in 14 games this season.

Pierce (concussion) handled cone drills off to the side at Thursday's practice, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Pierce is officially being listed as a non-participant at practice for the second day in a row, but it appears he's making some amount of progress through the NFL's concussion protocol. The No. 3 wideout will need to gain full clearance, though, in order to be eligible to suit up for Sunday's game against the Titans. Adonai Mitchell will be in position to handle added opportunities behind Michael Pittman and Josh Downs if Pierce can't go.

Interim coach Darren Rizzi said that Olave's (concussion) 21-day window in which to return from injured reserve has been opened, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. Olave officially was limited at Thursday's practice.

Rizzi also told Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune that Olave "got some great news. He went for a recheck like we talked about. He was cleared for football activities." Olave has been sidelined since suffering a concussion Week 9 at Carolina, missing the Saints' past five games in the process. His odds to play Monday at Green Bay aren't known, but Rizzi noted Olave is "probably doubtful" to return to action Week 16, per Paras.

Pickens (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Pickens, who was listed as a non-participant at practice Tuesday through Thursday, will target a potential return to action next Wednesday, when the Steelers face the Chiefs. With Pickens set to miss his third straight game, look for Calvin Austin and Van Jefferson to lead the team's wideout corps versus Baltimore, with Mike Williams, Scotty Miller and Ben Skowronek also mixing in.