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Davis (illness) returned to practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Davis sat out Wednesday's practice, but the wide receiver's return to the field Thursday puts him on track to suit up Sunday against the Bills. The Jets' upcoming practice/injury report will clarify Davis' official participation level.

Cooks (calf) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

The same applies to Nico Collins (foot), and if one or both of the Texans' top two wideouts are out or limited Sunday against the Cowboys, Phillip Dorsett and Chris Moore would be in line for added Week 14 snaps. Cooks, who missed last weekend's loss to the Browns, is averaging 4.4 catches for 52 yards and has scored one TD through 10 games thus far this season.

Collins (foot) is set to be listed as a non-participant on the Texans' Thursday injury report, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

With Collins and Brandin Cooks (calf) both sitting out their second straight practices, the Texans look as though they could be in danger of playing without both of their top receivers in Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Before a decision is made on whether either wideout carries a designation into the weekend, the Texans will see if Collins and Cooks can get back on the practice field in some capacity Friday.

Goodwin (hand) didn't practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Goodwin missed some time this past Sunday at the Rams with the hand injury, which continues to bother him. He still was able to play through it, making his only catch, a 17-yard gain, on the snap before DK Metcalf's game-winning touchdown. With no activity to begin Week 14 prep, Goodwin's status bears watching as the week continues to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's game versus the Panthers.

Cleveland claimed Darden off waivers from Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

Darden was waived by Tampa Bay following Monday's win over the Saints, but he quickly found a new home in Cleveland. The second-year wideout appeared in the Buccaneers' first 12 games this year and caught both of his targets for 26 yards across just 53 offensive snaps, though he did make some solid contributions as a return man.

Cleveland placed Schwartz (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Schwartz suffered a concussion during the Week 13 win over Houston and will now miss at least four games after landing on IR. In a corresponding move, Cleveland claimed Jaelon Darden off waivers from Tampa Bay to add depth at receiver and in the return game.

Waddle was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a fibula injury, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Waddle played just half of the Dolphins' 46 snaps on offense in this past Sunday's 33-17 loss to the 49ers, finishing with one catch for nine yards on five targets. His limitations in practice to begin Week 14 prep indicate that he was playing through an injury against San Francisco, and the wideout's status is now worth monitoring closely as this Sunday's game against the Chargers approaches. If Waddle ends up limited at all this weekend, Trent Sherfield and River Cracraft would be in line for added snaps alongside Tyreek Hill.

Samuel (quadriceps) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Samuel emerged from Week 12 action with what was listed as a quad issue, but head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed last Friday that the wide receiver actually is dealing with a deep thigh bruise. Considering he's been tagged with the same health concern this week, it's safe to assume the issue has lingered and may result in Samuel logging a similar practice regimen this time around. Friday's injury report again may leave him questionable to suit up Week 14, so his status will be one to monitor ahead of Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.

Powell didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness and is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Las Vegas, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Along with Powell, fellow wideout Lance McCutcheon (shoulder) is also listed as questionable, so the Rams' passing attack could be further depleted against Las Vegas if neither gains clearance ahead of the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Powell has played north of 40 percent of the Rams' offensive snaps in both of the past two weeks, carrying three times for 45 yards and adding six receptions for 45 yards on six targets.

McCutcheon (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Raiders, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

McCutcheon logged limited sessions Tuesday and Wednesday after not practicing Monday due to a shoulder injury that's already cost him one contest. Brandon Powell (illness) is also questionable, so the Rams' passing attack -- which already without quarterback Matthew Stafford (neck) and receivers Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Allen Robinson (foot) -- may be without two more weapons against Las Vegas.