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Olave didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Olave has been dealing with a back issue from time to time since Week 13, but he's suited up for each of the last five contests on his way to 31 catches (on 48 targets) for 429 yards and five touchdowns during that span. Now with an illness in tow, his status bears watching as the week goes on to get a sense of his potential to play Sunday in Atlanta.

Jones (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Jones sustained an ankle injury in Week 15 against the Ravens, which has prevented him from playing in each of the Bengals' last two games. He's also been unable to practice, so he would likely have to log at least a limited session over the next two days to have a realistic chance of playing against the Browns in Sunday's regular-season finale.

Boutte (head) returned to practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Boutte wore a red non-contact jersey, indicating that he still has multiple steps to clear in concussion protocol before he can play in a game. He missed Sunday's blowout win over the Jets but could be back for Week 18 against Miami.

St. Brown (knee/ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

St. Brown played through what coach Dan Campbell called "irritation" in his knee during last Thursday's loss at Minnesota, logging a typical 83 percent of snaps en route to eight catches (on 13 targets) for 68 yards. St. Brown has put together a third consecutive 100-catch, 1,200-yard and double-digit TD campaign, which has cemented him as one of the top fantasy wide receivers as of his fifth pro season. His status will continue to be monitored as the Lions prepare for Sunday's visit to the Bears.

Waddle (ribs) isn't practicing Wednesday, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.

Waddle injured his ribs during the second quarter of Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. He returned late in the third quarter but ultimately played just 26 percent of Miami's snaps on offense. With 910 receiving yards on the season, Waddle has some extra motivation to suit up for Week 18 against New England if his availability comes down to a matter of pain tolerance.

Moore (elbow) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

The veteran wideout has practiced in full since being designated to return from the injured reserve list on Dec. 17, so he could suit up for the Panthers' Week 18 matchup against the Buccaneers, a game that could decide the NFC South champion. However, he must still be added to Carolina's active roster in order to suit up Sunday. If active in Week 18, expect Moore to play a depth role in the Panthers' receiving corps.

Wicks (concussion) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Wicks was forced out of Saturday's loss to the Ravens in the second quarter and didn't return after undergoing a concussion evaluation. With no on-field work to speak of to kick off Week 18 prep, he appears to be on the outside looking in to suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale at Minnesota. Ultimately, the Packers may make a ruling on Wicks' availability by the time they post their final injury report of the week Friday.

Hyatt was absent from Wednesday's practice due to an illness, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

The third-year pro from Tennessee appears to be dealing with an illness and likely needs to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to play in the Week 18 matchup against the Cowboys on Sunday. Hyatt has appeared in just eight games this season, catching five of 14 targets for 35 yards while also tallying 111 kick-return yards. If active Sunday, Hyatt will likely play a depth role in the Giants' wide-receiver room.

Worthy (illness) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Worthy now has two more chances to practice in advance of Sunday's season finale against the Raiders. Assuming the wideout is available this weekend, he'll be in line to catch passes from QB Chris Oladokun, who threw for just 66 yards in the Chiefs' Week 17 loss to the Broncos.

Collins (neck/concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Collins' DNP on Wednesday suggests he won't be activated from the injured reserve list by the end of his 21-day practice window, meaning he's ineligible to return for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys. The Notre Dame product has appeared in nine games this season, catching two of six targets for 25 yards.