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Philips (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Philips was inactive for three of the last four games for Tennessee. He's tumbled down the depth chart and dealt with injuries seemingly all season. Philips has drawn 19 targets across eight games, posting a scoreless 13-166-0 receiving line.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Jennings (concussion) won't practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jennings has yet to take part in drills since sustaining a concussion during the 49ers' Week 15 win at Arizona. After Jennings was ruled out ahead of Monday's 33-19 loss to the Ravens, Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com that the wide receiver "has made steps" through the five-step concussion protocol. Having said that, it hasn't translated to Jennings being able to get in work on the practice field.

Smith-Schuster (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Smith-Schuster closed out Week 16 prep last Friday as a non-participant in practice before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's 26-23 win over the Broncos. The veteran wideout's limited participation Wednesday indicates that he could return to action this weekend against the Bills, but Smith-Schuster will need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid a Week 17 injury designation.

Montgomery was listed as a non-participant Wednesday on the Colts' estimated practice report.

While seeing increased snaps the last two weeks due to Michael Pittman dealing with a concussion, Montgomery has turned eight targets into a 3-56-1 receiving line across 103 offensive snaps. Once Pittman returns, Montgomery will go back to filling a depth and special-teams role. Montgomery's status for this Sunday's game against the Raiders will be clarified by his participation -- or lack thereof -- in practices Thursday and Friday.

Sutton (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.

Sutton's absence was to be expected less than 72 hours after he suffered a concussion in the first half of Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Patriots. If he clears the five-step concussion protocol ahead of this weekend's game against the Chargers, Sutton will be on the receiving end of passes from Jarrett Stidham rather than Russell Wilson, who has been moved to the bench for Denver's final two games of the season.

St. Brown (pectoral) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

St. Brown has missed the last three games due to a pectoral injury, but he appears to be on track to return this Sunday against the Falcons. With Darnell Mooney in concussion protocol, St. Brown could be in line for an expanded reps at receiver, though it won't necessarily translate to a meaningful target share.

Collins (calf) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Collins returned from a one-game absence due to a strained calf in this past Sunday's 36-22 loss to Cleveland, scoring a touchdown in garbage time but finishing with his worst marks of the season in terms of snap share (47 percent) and yardage (18), apart from the Week 14 contest in which he injured the calf on Houston's opening drive. The wideout previously had taken at least 62 percent of Houston's snaps in every other appearance, with he and Tank Dell (lower leg) serving as quarterback C.J. Stroud's top targets for most of the season. Collins is the unquestioned top target with Dell now out for the season, and there's a good chance he'll get Stroud back in the lineup for Sunday's game against Tennessee, as the quarterback is currently in the fourth stage of the five-step concussion protocol, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The arrow is pointing up for Collins, but fantasy managers will feel better about his prospects if he manages a full practice Thursday or Friday and/or avoids a game designation on the final Week 17 injury report. If he remains limited in practice throughout the week and is listed as questionable, there will be at least some level of concern about his workload being scaled back again.

Addison (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.

The Vikings held a walkthrough instead of an actual practice to begin Week 17 prep, but Addison didn't mix into any on-field work as he tends to the ankle sprain that he suffered during this past Sunday's loss to the Lions. On Tuesday, head coach Kevin O'Connell called Addison "day-to-day," per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, so the rookie wide receiver seemingly has a chance to suit up Sunday against the Packers. Addison's activity, if any, Thursday and Friday could help forecast his odds of playing this weekend.

Watson (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant for Wednesday's walkthrough.

Watson's listing comes as no surprise, as he was seen taking part in the team stretch but didn't join his teammates outside on the practice field. As for the rest of the Packers' receiving corps, Jayden Reed (toe/chest) was listed as a limited participant, while Dontayvion Wicks (chest/ankle) also was a non-participant like Watson. As a result, the Green Bay receiver situation is one to watch as the week rolls along to get a sense of who among the group may be available along with Romeo Doubs and Malik Heath on Sunday in Minnesota.

Palmer didn't practice Wednesday due to a concussion.

Palmer played 61 offensive snaps and logged five catches on eight targets for 47 yards in this past Saturday's 24-22 loss to the Bills, but he was placed in the NFL's concussion protocol at some point after the game, according to Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times. The Chargers were also without Keenan Allen (heel) at Wednesday's practice, so for the time being, Quentin Johnston, Alex Erickson and Jalen Guyton are the Chargers' top healthy receivers as Sunday's game in Denver approaches.