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Palmer brought in two of seven targets for 47 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-6 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

The rookie finished tied for second in targets and third in receiving yards with figures that were both career highs. Palmer was also narrowly missed by Baker Mayfield on another deep throw, and with a total of 85 snaps from scrimmage in the last two games, the fleet-footed wideout appears to have carved out a steady role in an offense that needs pass-catching playmakers behind starters Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

Palmer (groin) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Cowboys.

Palmer wasn't initially listed on the Chargers' Week 6 injury report but was added to it Sunday as questionable with a groin injury. With his active status for Monday night's contest confirmed, Palmer figures to maintain a key role in the Los Angeles WR corps -- which no longer includes Mike Williams (knee), who is on IR -- alongside top option Keenan Allen and 2023 first-rounder Quentin Johnston. In his last outing, Palmer logged 56 of a possible 65 snaps on offense, while catching three of his eight targets for a season-high 77 yards in his team's Week 4 win over the Raiders.

Las Vegas signed Turner to its practice squad Monday.

The Raiders parted ways with Turner during the preseason, but they saw fit to bring him back into the fray now that he's healthy again. Barring multiple injuries in Las Vegas' wide receivers room, Turner probably doesn't have a path to significant playing time this season.

Rodgers was targeted twice in the passing game but had no receptions in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

Rodgers played on 20 of the offense's 78 snaps as he got more plaing time with Alec Pierce suffering a shoulder injury. Rodgers had played just five snaps on offense this season before Sunday. If Pierce is to miss time, it may be Isaiah McKenzie who gets a larger role since he's been more productive as a pass catcher (two receptions Sunday while playing just four snaps on offense), but Rodgers was the player working more as the third and fourth receiver Sunday.

McKenzie had two receptions for 23 yards on two targets and returned two punts for 13 yards in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

McKenzie played just four snaps on offense as continues to primarily serve as a special-teams player. However, he could see a larger role on offense if Alec Pierce misses time with a shoulder injury.

Downs had five receptions for 21 yards, including a two-yard touchdown, in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

While he didn't repeat the strong efficiency from Week 5 (six receptions for 97 yards), Downs had eight targets and was second on the team in that category. With Alec Pierce leaving the game with a shoulder injury, Downs may have an even larger role Sunday against Cleveland.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Samuel (shoulder) is day-to-day, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Samuel played just nine snaps before exiting Sunday's loss to the Browns. He returned to the sideline in street clothes for the second half. All of the tests on Samuel's shoulder have come back clean, so it sounds like he avoided anything serious. Samuel gets an extra day to rest this week with the 49ers traveling to Minnesota next Monday night. Jauan Jennings and Ray-Ray McCloud saw increased offensive roles behind Brandon Aiyuk following Samuel's injury.

The Chargers elevated Doss from their practice squad Monday.

Doss will be available for the Chargers for a second consecutive game in Week 6 versus Dallas. In his first game with the Chargers, he played just four offensive snaps and ran just one route.

Jennings caught two of four targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Browns.

Jennings finished as San Francisco's second leading receiver behind Brandon Aiyuk (4-76-0) after Deebo Samuel (shoulder) was forced out after playing just nine snaps Sunday. Jennings didn't see his snap count rise (35 offensive snaps), as Samuel's role was instead filled by the team's No. 4 option Ray-Ray McCloud (44 offensive snaps). A similar scenario unfolded when Aiyuk had to sit out a game earlier this season, confirming that Jennings is unlikely to move above or below his current slot position this season. So, even if Deebo is forced to miss next Monday's tilt against Minnesota, its safe to say that Jennings' role on offense will remain unchanged.

Jones (knee) was estimated as a non-participant on Monday's practice report, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Jones remains day-to-day after missing Week 6 against the Colts. The veteran wideout missed Weeks 3 and 4 but returned for Week 5, only to aggravate the injury. He has eight catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns on 18 targets this season. Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk have established themselves as Jacksonville's top two wideouts.