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Palmer (concussion) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Palmer has yet to mix into drills since suffering a concussion Week 4 against the Eagles. With no notable progress through the five-step concussion protocol, he may be in danger of missing a second game in a row Sunday at New Orleans, but he'll have two more sessions this week to attempt to get on a path to suiting up. Fellow receivers Jalen McMillan (hamstring) and Kameron Johnson (ankle) were limited in Wednesday's practice, giving them far better odds to be available this weekend behind starters Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

McMillan (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

After injuring his hamstring in practice Sept. 27, McMillan missed the Buccaneers' last two contests, but his return to drills for the first time since then indicates he's made some progress in his recovery. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Trey Palmer (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, and Kameron Johnson (ankle) had a cap on his reps. How each of the trio fares the rest of the week should determine the pecking order at the position behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in Week 6 at New Orleans, but if he's available, McMillan likely will return to the third spot on the depth chart.

Shaheed was a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a hip injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Aside from getting blanked on five targets Week 3 against the Eagles, Shaheed has surpassed 73 yards from scrimmage in the other four games while scoring three touchdowns. With a health concern now affecting his practice reps, his status will be one to monitor as the week goes on to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Doubs (suspension) wasn't listed Wednesday on the Packers' first Week 6 practice report, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

After sitting out this past Sunday's win at the Rams due to a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, Doubs met with Green Bay brass and had the ban lifted by the team Monday. He then rejoined his teammates on the practice field Wednesday without limitations, setting him up to be available Sunday against the Cardinals. With Christian Watson (ankle) returning to practice as a limited participant Wednesday, there seems to be a slight chance the Packers will have their full allotment of wide receivers available Week 6. However, a high-ankle sprain typically results in a multi-game absence, and Watson has missed just one contest thus far.

Pittman is dealing with a back injury that could sideline him multiple weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Per Schefter, a stint on injured reserve is a possibility for Pittman, who missed Wednesday's practice. If he indeed misses time beginning with Sunday's game against the Titans, Josh Downs (toe), Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell would be in line to lead Indianapolis' receiving corps.

Watson (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Just 10 days removed from suffering a left high-ankle sprain Week 4 against the Vikings that sidelined him this past Sunday at the Rams, Watson was able to return to the practice field. It's no surprise that he managed only limited reps considering the nature of the injury, but he may not miss as much time as initially expected. Ultimately, how Watson fares in practice Thursday and Friday likely will determine whether or not he's ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals.

Wilson (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.

Wilson was removed during the Eagles' Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers in order to be evaluated for a concussion. The Eagles had a bye in Week 5, and he was able to practice without restrictions Wednesday, though he will have to progress through the league's five-step protocols in order to be cleared ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. The rookie sixth-round pick has one catch (on six targets) for nine yards through four regular-season games.

Smith (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports that Smith is in the final stage of concussion protocol, meaning that he merely needs clearance from an independent neurologist to get the green light for action. Barring any setbacks in his recovery from the concussion, Smith should exit the protocol before the Eagles host the Browns this Sunday. Smith had a two-game run as the Eagles' No. 1 receiver before sitting out the Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers with a concussion, but coming out of a Week 5 bye, he'll move back to second on the depth chart with A.J. Brown (hamstring) putting in a full practice Wednesday to clear the way for his return from a three-game absence.

Conley (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Seahawks.

Conley wasn't able to play in Week 5 but, after logging a DNP on Monday, he capped his week with back-to-back limited practice sessions. If the veteran wideout is ultimately inactive for TNF, it'll likely lead to a few extra opportunities for Ronnie Bell and Jacob Cowing.

Brown (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

With no limitations coming out of a Week 5 bye, Brown will play for the first time since Week 1 when the Eagles host the Browns this Sunday. Fellow wideouts DeVonta Smith (concussion) and Johnny Wilson (concussion) also were full practice participants, giving quarterback Jalen Hurts his full complement of pass catchers.