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Dell (thigh) was upgraded to a full practice Thursday.

Dell was limited in Wednesday's session but sounds ready to play for Week 3 against the Jaguars. With Noah Brown (groin) on injured reserve, Dell started alongside Robert Woods in Week 2 and played 79 percent of the offensive snaps. He posted a 7-72-1 line on a team-high 10 targets against the Colts. Dell has put himself on the WR3 map in fantasy.

Duvernay (shoulder) logged a full practice Thursday.

After getting in just a limited practice Wednesday, Duvernay was a full go Thursday, which should erase any concerns about his availability for Sunday's game against the Colts. With Odell Beckham (ankle) logging a second straight DNP and looking extremely questionable for the contest, Duvernay could see extra opportunities Sunday.

Hill (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

An ankle injury capped Hill's reps during Wednesday's session, but his full participation in practice a day later clears up any lingering concern regarding his status for Sunday's game agains the Broncos. Hill already enters Week 3 action ranked first in the NFL in receiving touchdowns (three), third in receiving yards (255) and tied for fourth in receptions (16), but he could have more target volume headed his way Sunday if fellow starting wideout Jaylen Waddle (concussion) isn't able to play. Waddle remained a non-participant in practice Thursday for the second day in a row after being forced out of last Sunday's win over the Patriots.

Smith was limited at Thursday's practice due to hamstring and thigh injuries.

Smith has been clicking with quarterback Jalen Hurts through the first two contests of the season, notching 11 catches (on 15 targets) for 178 yards and two touchdowns while playing 140 of 141 offensive snaps. Now, though, Smith made an appearance on the Eagles' first Week 3 injury report. He'll thus have two more opportunities to log a full session before the Eagles potentially hand him a designation for Monday's contest at Tampa Bay.

Cooks (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Coach Mike McCarthy relayed to Todd Archer of ESPN.com earlier Thursday that Cooks would be "good to go," but such a statement doesn't always equate to all activity during a given practice. Cooks was able to handle every rep Thursday, setting himself up to contain his DNP streak to one game due to a MCL sprain. Friday's injury report will unveil whether or not he goes into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest at Arizona.

Parker (knee) remained limited in practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Parker was limited all last week in practice but made his season debut in Week 2 against the Dolphins and played all 74 offensive snaps, turning in a 6-57-0 line on eight targets. Parker should be out there as an every-down wideout in a tougher Week 3 draw against the Jets.

Aiyuk (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Giants, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Aiyuk's status will be confirmed approximately 90 minutes prior to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, when the 49ers release their inactive list. With Aiyuk on track to miss the Week 3 contest, Jauan Jennings, Ronnie Bell and Ray-Ray McCloud could be all be in store for expanded opportunities in both two- and three-receiver sets, though No. 1 wideout Deebo Samuel, tight end George Kittle and running back Christian McCaffrey profile as quarterback Brock Purdy's top three options in the passing game.

Reynolds (groin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Reynolds has been very efficient with his reps to kick off the current campaign, hauling in nine of 13 targets for 146 yards and two touchdowns. That equates to 16.2 YPC and 11.2 YPT, which will be difficult to maintain moving forward. Still, Reynolds' groin injury is a pressing issue, which is capping his on-field reps during Week 3 prep. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he'll enter the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game versus the Falcons.

Coach Sean McVay said Nacua (oblique) won't take part in Thursday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Nacua also didn't practice last Thursday due to an oblique injury before returning to Friday's session as a limited participant, and with two more chances to get back on the field during Week 3 prep, he could very well avoid a designation for Monday's game at Cincinnati. McVay himself added Thursday that the Rams expect Nacua to be available for that contest, but the wide receiver's status nonetheless bears watching in the coming days. Through two games to start his career, Nacua is on a torrid pace that includes 25 catches (on 35 targets) for 266 yards and no touchdowns.

Cooper (groin/shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Cooper carried the groin injury into Monday's game in Pittsburgh but proceeded to suit up and play 74 percent of the snaps in the Browns' 26-22 loss. In addition to the groin issue, Cooper is tending to a shoulder injury, though his ability to upgrade from no activity in Wednesday's practice to limited participation a day later is a positive sign. If Cooper can take another step forward by practicing fully Friday, he should be in good position to enter Sunday's game against the Titans minus an injury designation.