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Evans (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Evans maintained his activity level from Wednesday, giving him just one more opportunity to get back to a full session and get rid of his designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams. As for the rest of the Buccaneers' receiving corps, Julio Jones (knee) followed up a DNP to begin Week 9 prep with all activity Thursday, while Russell Gage (hamstring) has remained sidelined. Assuming Evans gains clearance to play this weekend, Tampa Bay will have its usual top three WRs available in Evans, Chris Godwin and Jones.

Camp was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Eagles.

The second-year wideout was activated but did not play during Sunday's contest against Tennessee. However, with Nico Collins (groin) ruled out and Brandin Cooks expected to miss Thursday's game to personal reasons, Camp could stand to see the first target of his career. Expect Camp to slot in behind wide receivers Phillip Dorsett, Chris Moore and Tyron Johnson in this contest against the Eagles.

Kupp (ankle) was present at the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

The Rams are taking it easy on Kupp after he hurt his right ankle in the waning minutes of a Week 8 loss to the 49ers. He didn't practice at all Wednesday, but coach Sean McVay said Kupp is expected to be a limited participant for the rest of Week 9 prep. Thursday's injury report may confirm as much.

Duvernay is expected to serve as the Ravens' No. 1 wide receiver for the rest of the season after head coach John Harbaugh announced Thursday that Rashod Bateman (foot) won't play again in 2022, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Tight end Mark Andrews (shoulder/ankle) will most likely continue operating as the No. 1 target for quarterback Lamar Jackson while Bateman is out of the lineup, but Duvernay becomes the clear top option in the Ravens' weak wide-receiver room for the back half of the season. While Bateman was sidelined Weeks 5 and 6, Duvernay put together a 6-68-0 receiving line on 12 targets to go with three carries for 24 yards and a rushing score, production that doesn't immediately vault Duvernay into must-start status. That said, the absence of Bateman can still be viewed as a positive development for Duvernay, given that the seven and five targets he drew in Weeks 5 and 6 are his highest counts of the season. The Ravens have Demarcus Robinson, James Proche, Tylan Wallace and DeSean Jackson available as their other options at receiver, but none of the quartet have been as consistently involved in the passing attack this season as Duvernay.

Olave appears set to serve as the Saints' top wideout for the rest of the season after head coach Dennis Allen announced Thursday that Michael Thomas (toe) was set to undergo surgery and unlikely to play again in 2022, John Sigler of USA Today reports.

Thomas is heading to injured reserve on account of a dislocated second toe on his right foot, an injury that has prevented the three-time Pro Bowler from playing since Week 3. With Allen noting that the Saints aren't counting on Thomas to return before season's end, Olave should remain locked in for high target counts throughout the second half of the campaign. In the four games in which he's played that Thomas has missed -- the rookie sat out Week 6 with a concussion -- Olave has averaged five receptions for 69.8 yards on 8.5 targets per contest. Jarvis Landry (ankle) has also sat out three of those games and could siphon some looks away from Olave once he returns, but there should be enough targets to go around to keep both wideouts highly involved.

Hollins (heel) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Hollins had his reps capped for the second day in a row, but assuming he continues to practice in some capacity Friday, he should have a good shot at playing Sunday in Jacksonville even if the Raiders list him as questionable heading into the weekend. He previously took a questionable tag into last weekend's 24-0 loss to the Saints but ended up suiting up en route to turning in a 7-64-0 receiving line on eight targets on a 91 percent snap share.

Adams (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Adams' ability to take every rep Thursday confirms that he was likely limited for maintenance purposes in the Raiders' first Week 9 session Wednesday. After managing just one limited practice a week ago while he contended with flu-like symptoms, Adams suited up for Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Saints but struggled mightily, reeling in just one of five targets for three yards. With the illness further in the rear-view mirror, Adams could be in line for a bounce-back performance this weekend in Jacksonville.

Davis (knee) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

With Davis having missed his fifth straight practice, Cimini doesn't expect the wideout to suit up Sunday against the Bills. If Davis is ruled out for the contest, fellow pass catcher Garrett Wilson will likely be busy versus Buffalo, with Denzel Mims, Braxton Berrios, Elijah Moore and Jeff Smith also candidates to be factors Week 9.

Watson (concussion) was limited at Thursday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Taking part in individual drills at the media-access portion of the session, Watson ran routes and was on the receiving end of passes from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. This follows no activity at all Wednesday, so Watson clearly is making progress from the concussion that he sustained this past Sunday at Buffalo. Even if he gets back to full Friday, though, the nature of the protocol for head injuries likely will mean the rookie second-round pick heads into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Detroit.

Lazard (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Lazard has logged back-to-back capped sessions as he attempts to put a left shoulder injury further in the rearview mirror. Friday's practice report may provide word that he'll contain his absence to just one game, but there's also a better than 50/50 chance he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest in Detroit.