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Dotson (hamstring) was looked at by trainers following one of his routes during Thursday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Afterward, Dotson -- who had been progressing well from a hamstring issue -- was spotted riding a stationary bike on the sideline, per Keim. While the rookie first-round pick is expected to be listed as a limited participant Thursday, his status is worth monitoring closely ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers. What Dotson does Friday at practice likely will be pivotal with regard to his chances of returning to action Week 7.

Darden returned three punts for 14 yards during the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers in Week 6.

The second-year wideout failed to see a snap on offense for the first time all season, but he continued to deliver solid production on his punt-return opportunities. Darden's average of 9.6 yards on punt runbacks ties him for 10th overall in the league and qualifies as the fourth highest of players that have logged double-digit returns, while his 125 yards are good for sixth most.

The Packers signed Baker to the practice squad Wednesday.

Baker was waived by the Seahawks on Tuesday after he completed serving a six-game suspension for a violation of the league's PED policy. Now, the second-year wideout will look to work his way onto Green Bay's active roster as a potential game-day elevation in the team's banged-up receiving corps.

Berryhill signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.

Berryhill was let go as part of the Falcons' final roster cuts before eventually joining the Cardinals' practice squad ahead of Week 3. The undrafted wideout was then cut by Arizona on Tuesday, and he will now look to carve out a more consistent spot with Detroit's practice squad. In a corresponding move, the Lions placed defensive back Saivion Smith on the practice squad IR.

Moore (hip) didn't practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Moore didn't practice Week 5 before sitting out the Texans' win over Jacksonville, and he remained sidelined for Houston's first official workout following a Week 6 bye. The 29-year-old wideout recorded eight receptions (on 12 targets) for 108 yards over the first four games of the season. Moore will need to increase his activity in practice Thursday or Friday, or else he could be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest versus Las Vegas.

Berrios was a limited participant in the Jets' practice Wednesday due to a back injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Berrios is tending to the injury following Sunday's win over the Packers. While the All-Pro kick returner has played more than 30 percent of the Jets' offensive snaps just once this season, he's coming off back-to-back games with rushing touchdowns. Berrios will have two more practices to increase his activity before Sunday's contest against Denver.

Kirkwood (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Kirkwood was sidelined during practice Monday and Tuesday, though he was a limited participant in Wednesday's sessions. The 27-year-old wideout caught his lone target for 14 yards during Sunday's loss to Cincinnati, and he could play a reserve role Thursday with starters Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) both ruled out. Otherwise, expect Rashid Shaheed to see increased usage behind Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith.

Lockett was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Lockett made a sudden appearance on Seattle's injury report last Thursday as a limited participant due to a hamstring issue, only to practice fully Friday and enter the weekend without a designation. He proceeded to log a typical 82 percent of the offensive snaps but didn't do much with them, gathering in two of five targets for 17 yards in a win over the Cardinals. The catch and yard counts were season lows, and Lockett now isn't practicing at all to begin Week 7 prep. Fortunately for the eighth-year pro, he has sessions available to him Thursday and Friday to set himself up to play Sunday at the Chargers.

Allen (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Allen was also limited at practice last week before sitting out Monday's 19-16 overtime win over the Broncos. At this stage, the wideout's status for Sunday's game against the Seahawks remains unclear. Daniel Popper of The Athletic relayed earlier Wednesday that it's possible the Chargers could elect to err on the side of caution with Allen this weekend, with the Los Angeles set to go on bye in Week 8.

Palmer didn't practice Wednesday after entering the concussion protocol.

The wideout is coming off a nine-catch, 57-yard effort (on 12 targets) in Monday's 19-16 overtime win over the Broncos, but the Chargers didn't provide any indication he suffered the head injury until he showed up on the team's first Week 7 injury report. Palmer's added volume in the contest was due to the absence of Keenan Allen (hamstring), who logged a limited practice Wednesday. Even if Palmer clears the protocol before Sunday's game against the Seahawks, he could be a lesser priority in the passing attack if Allen is able to make it back to the lineup.