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With Tee Higgins (concussion) out, Iosivas figures to continue to see an expanded role in the Bengals offense Thursday night against the Ravens.

In this past Sunday's loss to the Patriots, while Ja'Marr Chase was serving his one-game suspension, Iosivas logged an 83 percent snap share en route to catching four of his seven targets for a team-high 61 yards. Though Chase is back in the mix, Higgins' absence Thursday should allow Iosivas to remain a key component of Cincinnati's passing offense Week 13, with Mitchell Tinsley also available to see added snaps in the looming return of franchise QB Joe Burrow.

Golden (wrist) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Lions.

After being listed as limited on Green Bay's Week 13 injury report Monday through Wednesday, Golden -- who also was inactive this past Sunday against the Vikings -- approached Thursday's contest listed as questionable. In Golden's continued absence, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks are in line to lead the Packers' WR corps versus Detroit, with Malik Heath, Bo Melton and Will Sheppard available to mix in. Golden's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Bears.

TeSlaa (hand) is active for Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup against Green Bay.

TeSlaa emerged with a hand injury on Monday's estimated practice report, and he was deemed limited throughout the week. He's ultimately going to be able to play and could be in store for a significant number of offensive snaps with fellow WR Kalif Raymond (ankle) ruled out, per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site. The Lions' top two tight ends -- Sam LaPorta (back - IR) and Brock Wright (neck) -- also are missing Week 13, which boosts TeSlaa's outlook even more.

Covey was signed from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.

Covey is replacing safety Andrew Mukuba, who suffered an ankle injury last week against Dallas and landed on injured reserve. The wide receiver and return specialist has mostly seen action in the latter role in his career, producing more than 300 punt-return yards in both the 2022 and 2023 campaigns. That's where Covey may see action Friday against the Bears, especially with Xavier Gipson dealing with a shoulder injury and having lost a fumble last week against the Cowboys.

In his return to action from a one-game suspension, Chase will be catching passes from QB Joe Burrow (toe), who was activated off IR ahead of Thursday night's game against the Ravens, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Chase and Burrow last saw game action together Week 2, when the Bengals' franchise QB sustained a turf toe injury on his left foot that was surgically repaired, per Ben Baby of ESPN.com. In Burrow's looming return to action, Tee Higgins will be sidelined by a concussion, which sets the stage for Chase -- who has recorded a fantasy-friendly 79-861-5 line on 117 targets through 10 games so far -- to remain busy versus Baltimore, with fellow WRs Andrei Iosivas and Mitchell Tinsley candidates to see added work in Higgins' Week 13 absence.

Mumpfield (calf) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Mumpfield had his most productive game of the season in Week 12, logging two receptions for 25 yards while playing 42 percent of offensive snaps. He was also apparently banged up in the process, leaving his status unclear for a Week 13 matchup against the Panthers.

Smith (concussion) logged a full practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Smith missed the Rams' Week 12 win over the Buccaneers after logging a pair of limited practices. His return to a full session Wednesday is positive, but it's unclear if he has cleared the league's concussion protocol -- a necessary step before he can return in Week 13 against the Panthers.

Thrash (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Thrash has been sidelined for two straight contests while nursing a foot injury, so his ability to practice in capacity to open the week is a positive sign. The wide receiver will look to build off of Wednesday's session and log a full practice prior to Sunday's game versus the 49ers.

Harris (jaw) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

It's unclear when Harris sustained the injury given that the Chargers are coming out of the Week 12 bye, but the injury limited his practice reps to open the week. The rookie second-rounder will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's AFC West tilt against the Raiders. Harris has totaled 16 catches (on 20 targets) for 137 yards and a touchdown through 11 regular-season games.

The Lions signed Kennedy to the active roster from the practice squad Wednesday.

Kennedy has spent the entire season on the Lions' practice squad and was elevated for the team's Week 11 win. He was ultimately inactive, though he'll have another chance to make his 2025 debut on Thursday against the Packers.