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Wicks (ankle) is not practicing Friday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.

Wicks hasn't practiced at all this week and looks extremely unlikely to play Sunday against the Giants. With DeVonta Smith (hamstring) also injured, the Eagles will likely keep rolling with Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper as their every-down wideouts.

Skattebo (hamstring) was in uniform but not participating at the start of Friday's practice, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports.

It remains to be seen if Skattebo will do enough to get a 'limited' designation. He didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport already reported that Skattebo is unlikely to play Sunday at Philadelphia. That leaves Devin Singletary as the probable starter and possible three-down workhorse, backed by only undrafted rookie Greg Desrosiers on the active roster (Eric Gray and Phil Mafah are on the practice squad).

Barkley (hamstring/back) is practicing again Friday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

After logging a limited practice Thursday, Barkley was back on the field again Friday as he continues to manage hamstring and back issues ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants. His official participation level and final injury designation will provide the clearest read on his Week 9 availability.

Fannin (groin) is practicing Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

After being listed as a limited participant Thursday, Fannin appears to be back on the field ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints. His Friday activity is a positive sign for his availability, but it doesn't confirm whether he'll carry an injury designation into the weekend.

Nabers (knee) was catching passes during Friday's walkthrough and "should be 'good' to go" For Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

After sitting out Thursday's practice due to the knee issue, Nabers appears to be trending in the right direction for Sunday's game at Philadelphia. Still, the Giants' final injury report will provide the clearest indication of whether the wide receiver takes a designation into the weekend.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Egbuka (foot) will be a game-time decision for Sunday night's game against the Bears, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Egbuka was a full practice participant Thursday and reportedly looked healthy at Friday's practice, but it sounds like he'll be listed as questionable on the final injury report. It could be a frustrating situation for fantasy managers if Egbuka actually comes down to a game-time call Sunday night. Confirmation of a full practice Friday would hint at a return to action.

Watson (concussion) was present for practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network previously suggested that Watson "is unlikely to start" Sunday's game against the Saints, but either way, the QB's return to the field, in any capacity, is a positive step toward him advancing through the NFL's concussion protocol. Friday's final injury report will add further clarity to Watson's Week 9 status, but if he isn't cleared to play this weekend, Shedeur Sanders would be in line to start in his place.

The Falcons listed Pearce (back) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Pearce was reinstated by the NFL on Monday after serving an eight-game suspension. The 23-year-old is expected to play a big role at edge for the Falcons' defense but may be eased back into the lineup to start out.

The Falcons listed Deablo (forearm) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Deablo was a limited participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. The 28-year-old has missed back-to-back games after suffering a forearm injury in Week 6 against Chicago. The sixth-year pro has 30 tackles (15 solo) and one pass breakup in six games this season.

Brown (knee/ankle) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

With three consecutive 'DNP's looming, Brown doesn't seem likely to be available Sunday against the Packers. If he's ruled out later Friday, the stage would be set for DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism, Kyle Williams and potentially Mack Hollins (calf) -- who has been designated to return from IR -- to handle New England's Week 9 WR duties.