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Watkins (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Watkins is set to return for Sunday's game against the Rams after missing the previous two contests. Olamide Zaccheaus filled in as Philadephia's No. 3 receiver the past two weeks and caught three passes for 69 yards and a touchdown across 105 snaps. A rotation between the two receivers isn't out of the question moving forward, but it's also possible Watkins simply takes the role back all to himself.

Montgomery (illness) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

It's not clear whether it's anything serious enough to potentially keep Montgomery out of Sunday's game versus New Orleans. New England's injury reports Thursday and Friday will shed more light on his availability for that contest.

Washington (knee) was a nonparticipant during practice Wednesday, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.

Washington still hasn't recovered from the injury suffered in Sunday's win over the Falcons. The rookie receiver had been a healthy scratch in the team's previous three games, but he was filling in for Jamal Agnew, who was out with a quadriceps injury. Even if Washington returns to full health in time for Jacksonville's Week 5 matchup with Buffalo, he could find himself inactive again if Agnew can play.

Beckham (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Rashod Bateman (hamstring) returned to full practice participation, potentially setting the stage for both wideouts to be back in action Sunday against the Steelers. While Bateman is evidently ahead of Beckham in his recovery from injury, it's encouraging that both are back on the field after not practicing at all last week and missing last Sunday's win over the Browns. Beckham was also inactive in the team's Week 3 loss to the Colts.

Bateman (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

With the full practice in tow to begin Week 5 prep, Bateman is set to return for Sunday's matchup with the Steelers after missing only one game. The extent of his role will partially depend on the health of Odell Beckham, who returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant after missing the past two games with an ankle injury. Beckham and Zay Flowers both worked ahead of Bateman the first two weeks of the season, and Bateman hasn't done anything that would move him higher up the depth chart when everyone is healthy.

Jennings (shin) will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Jennings didn't practice last week and ultimately missed Sunday's win over Arizona. The Niners didn't have any receivers besides Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel clear a 24 percent snap share in the contest, instead leaning on fullback Kyle Juszczyk (65 percent snap) a bit more than usual. Jennings will have a tough matchup with the Dallas defense if he's ready for Sunday's marquee showdown.

Williams was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Williams' six-game suspension to begin the season due to a violation of the NFL's gambling policy was reduced to four games last Friday after the league and NFL Players Association agreed to an amended policy. The Lions have a roster exemption for Williams until next Monday, but considering the team's top two wide receivers are tending to injuries, Williams could have a decent role off the bat Sunday against the Panthers, despite head coach Dan Campbell's assertion Monday that the second-year wideout won't be asked to handle a full-time role in his 2023 debut, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Williams' situation for Sunday's contest versus the Panthers may change if one or both of Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen, no practice Wednesday) and Josh Reynolds (groin, limited practice) are sidelined this weekend.

Berrios was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Berrios scored his first touchdown as a member of the Dolphins in the team's 48-20 loss to Buffalo this past Sunday, but he's nursing a knee injury in the aftermath of that game. He'll have two more opportunities to return to full practice participation before Sunday's game against the Giants.

Philips (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Philips was placed on injured reserve to begin the season, and after missing the mandatory four games, the receiver had his 21-day evaluation window opened Monday. Given that he's already beginning Week 5 prep as a full participant, Philips looks like he'll have a good chance to play Sunday at Indianapolis, provided he doesn't experience any complications with his knee during practices Thursday and Friday. Whenever he's activated, Philips will likely handle punt return duties in addition to providing depth at receiver behind DeAndre Hopkins and Treylon Burks (knee).

Reynolds was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate due to a groin injury.

Reynolds also tended to a groin issue during Week 3 prep that left him questionable to play after he practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full activity Friday. He appears to be operating under a similar plan this week, but he'll have two more sessions to prove his health before the Lions potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Panthers. Through four games this season, Reynolds has hauled in 12 of 19 targets for 215 yards and two touchdowns. He could, however, see his volume in the passing game take a hit moving forward with 2022 first-round pick Jameson Williams eligible to make his season debut this weekend after missing the first four games while serving a suspension.