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Mooney (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Mooney will sit out the season finale after he has been unable to resume practicing in any capacity since experiencing concussion symptoms following the Bears' Week 16 win over the Cardinals. Before missing the team's final two games of the 2023 campaign, Mooney was active for each of the first 15 contests and recorded a 31-414-1 receiving line on 61 targets. The 26-year-old is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason, and while the Bears could look to retain him, Mooney could be pushed down a spot or two on the depth chart after he was one of the NFL's least-productive No. 2 receivers when healthy in 2023.

Jones (knee/hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Jones, fellow wide receiver Christian Kirk (groin) and quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder/finger) are all listed as questionable after each of them was a limited participant in all three of Jacksonville's practices this week. Jones has missed eight games this season due to injuries, including the last two. Per Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union, coach Doug Pederson said Friday that he expects Jones to be active Sunday.

Olave (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Olave now will play a third straight game since missing Week 15 with an ankle injury. He lit up the Rams for 129 yards the following game but then slumped to 3-26-0 (six targets) Week 17 in a 23-13 win over Tampa Bay. Olave was a full practice participant Friday and shouldn't have any limitations Sunday as the Saints battle for a playoff spot.

Jarrett (quadriceps) was activated off injured reserve Friday.

The rookie wide receiver is still officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, but the Buccaneers presumably wouldn't have added him back to the 53-man roster Friday if he wasn't on track to play this weekend. Jarrett was a full participant in practice during the week and looks to have moved past the quad injury that has kept him out of action since Week 11. Jarrett has served as a depth wideout for Tampa Bay when healthy, recording just four catches for 60 yards on nine targets across his 10 appearances on the season.

Wicks (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Wicks sat out the Packers' Week 16 win over Minnesota, but he upgraded to full practice participation Thursday, suggesting that the rookie wide receiver is more likely than not to suit up for Sunday's pivotal game. Green Bay's wide receiver depth chart is in flux heading into the regular-season finale, as Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (chest) are also listed as questionable.

Moore (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Moore hurt his ankle early in Chicago's Week 16 game and had just 18 yards in a 27-16 win over Arizona, but he then came back last week with 9-159-1 receiving line in a blowout of the Falcons and now will play in the season finale. Moore even upgraded to full practice participation Friday after sitting out the previous two days.

Reed (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Reed was listed with a chest injury for much of December but missed a game Week 16 with a toe issue. He returned for Week 17 and caught six passes for 89 yards and two touchdowns before halftime but then left in the second quarter (and didn't return) with a chest/rib injury. The Packers listed Reed as a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, and with a playoff spot on the line it won't be surprising if he suits up even if that means playing through pain. The Packers have a reputation for being cautious with injuries, but this might be an exception given that it's not a lower-body issue and the team has so much on the line. Reed enters the weekend with a chance to suit up and avoid the inactive list ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Fellow wide receivers Christian Watson (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (chest) also are listed as questionable, though the latter's full practice participation earlier this week suggests he may not be truly questionable but rather on track to return after missing Week 17.

Watson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Coach Matt LaFleur downplayed Watson's absence from Friday's practice, telling reporters that the Packers "felt like (Watson) had two good days of practice and wanted to give him today off ," per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. The team listed Watson as a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday, following four straight weeks of missed practices and games. He may end up a game-time decision heading into the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.

Nailor (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Matthew Coller of The Purple Insider reports.

The second-year wideout is in line to miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday, as he has still yet to clear league protocol after sustaining a concussion in Week 14. Nailor has appeared in six games for the Vikings this season, catching three of his six targets for 29 yards and playing 49 snaps on special teams.

The Bengals list Higgins (hamstring) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Browns.

The door isn't completely closed on Higgins suiting up for the season finale, but after the receiver failed to practice in any fashion this week, he'll most likely sit out for the 8-8 Bengals, who have been eliminated from playoff contention. Assuming he's inactive this weekend, Higgins will finish his fourth NFL season with 42 catches for 656 yards and five touchdowns on 76 targets. The 24-year-old is scheduled for free agency this season and would be one of the most sought-after receivers if he reaches the open market, but Cincinnati could look to retain him with its franchise tag while working toward a long-term extension with him.