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Washington (quadriceps) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

The 2024 sixth-round pick missed all three sessions leading up to Week 2, so he's making progress toward his NFL debut. Washington's status Friday will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks. The wide receiver might be able to challenge Braxton Berrios for Miami's third receiver spot behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

Lockett (thigh) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The Seahawks have kept Lockett's practice reps in check so far this season, but the limitations haven't impacted his ability to suit up on game day. Even if he enters the weekend with a questionable designation for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, he'll very likely be active and be looking to build upon a modest 8-92-0 line on nine targets through two outings to begin the campaign.

Metcalf (hand) was a full practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Metcalf sat out Wednesday due to a hand injury, but his return one day later without limitations paves the way for him to suit up Sunday against the Dolphins. He'll thus continue to headline the Seahawks' Geno Smith-led passing game, which has amounted to 13 catches (on 18 targets) for 158 yards and one touchdown through two contests this season.

Boutte is active for Thursday night's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Boutte was a healthy scratch this past Sunday against the Seahawks, but he'll reenter New England's WR depth mix Week 3. With Boutte back in uniform, the team has six wide receivers available Thursday.

Perry (illness) was limited in Thursday's practice session.

Perry was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, but he now appears to be dealing with an illness. Friday's injury report should give a better indication of Perry's status for Week 3 against the Eagles. The 2023 sixth-round pick has yet to appear in a regular-season game this year.

Wilson (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.

Wilson has logged back-to-back DNP's to start the week, which doesn't bode well for his chances of playing in Week 3 against the Saints. The rookie sixth-round pick will have one more chance to practice in some capacity Friday. The Eagles' wide receiver corps has been hindered with injuries to Wilson and A.J. Brown (hamstring), and if even one of the two players misses Sunday's game, then Jahan Dotson and Britain Covey would see more work with the first-team offense alongside DeVonta Smith and tight end Dallas Goedert.

Brooks (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Brooks wasn't listed on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, but it appears the 2023 seventh-round pick is nursing an ankle injury. His practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his status for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Brooks has caught two passes (on four targets) for 28 yards across the first two games of the regular season.

Brown (hamstring) didn't take part in Thursday's practice.

Brown unsurprisingly has kicked off Week 3 prep with back-to-back absences due to a hamstring concern that he expects will sideline him for a few weeks. Friday's injury report may rule him out ahead of Sunday's contest at New Orleans, which would mark a second DNP in a row as a result of the issue he sustained in practice last Friday.

Jefferson (quadricep) remained a limited participant in practice Thursday for the second day in a row, but he said afterward that he "for sure" plans to play Sunday against the Texans, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Jefferson is tending to a bruised right quad in the aftermath of Sunday's win over the 49ers, but he said his body feels "great," and he's continuing to work with the Minnesota training staff to ensure he's in optimal condition by the weekend. A blowout win over the Giants in Week 2 and the injury in Week 2 have played a part in limiting Jefferson to six and seven targets in those respective contests, but he still ranks in the top five in the NFL in both receiving yards (192) and receiving touchdowns (two) through the first two weeks of the season.

Vele (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Vele failed to practice in any fashion last week before sitting out Denver's 13-6 loss to Pittsburgh. However, after opening Week 3 prep with a limited practice Wednesday and then taking every rep a day later, Vele looks on track to return to action Sunday at Tampa Bay. The rookie seventh-round pick served as Denver's No. 3 receiver in the Week 1 loss to the Seahawks, notching eight receptions for 39 yards on eight targets.