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Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Anderson's role will be a minor one if he plays in Thursday's game against the Saints, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Anderson doesn't have much time to prepare after the Panthers traded him to the Cardinals on Monday, three days before his new team hosts the Saints. There's an opportunity ahead with Marquise Brown (foot) expected to miss extended time, but the safer bets for Week 7 targets in Arizona are wideouts DeAndre Hopkins and Rondale Moore and tight end Zach Ertz.

Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Brown (foot) will be sidelined at least one month, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

Brown's expected multi-week absence was confirmed after he received a second opinion on the left foot injury that forced him out in the second half of the Cardinals' Week 6 loss at Seattle. While the nature of the issue isn't known, Brown seems a likely candidate to be placed on injured reserve considering the timeline. In Brown's absence, the recently activated DeAndre Hopkins will resume leading Arizona's passing game, with Rondale Moore, A.J. Green, newcomer Robbie Anderson and Greg Dortch also candidates for targets at wide receiver.

Webb was signed off the Ravens' practice squad by the Patriots on Monday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Webb joined the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of The Citadel. He was elevated twice this season to Baltimore's active roster, but he only played on special teams in Week 2 and 3 before being reverted to the practice squad. With Nelson Agholor (hamstring) and Kendrick Bourne (toe) both dealing with injuries, Webb should provide depth at the receiver position for the Patriots.

Shenault (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, with interim head coach Steve Wilks noting that the wide receiver will return for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay but isn't likely to start, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Wilks also declined to name Terrace Marshall as a starter, but the Panthers will need someone to replace Robbie Anderson, assuming No. 3 receiver Shi Smith stays in his current role. It's mostly just a concern for the deepest of fantasy leagues, as Carolina's passing game has been consistently brutal this season and didn't show signs of improving with PJ Walker under center for a Week 6 loss to the Rams. It'll be Walker starting again this Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Interim head coach Steve Wilks said Marshall and Laviska Shenault (hamstring) both looked good at Wednesday's practice, though Wilks declined to name either receiver as a replacement in the starting lineup for Robbie Anderson, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Anderson caught 13 of 27 targets for 206 yards and a touchdown in six games before the Panthers traded him to Arizona on Monday. The touchdown and more than one-third of his yardage came on a broken coverage Week 1, with that and one long catch-and-run by Shenault in Week 3 representing a large chunk of the team's wideout production this season. It's hard to imagine Marshall or Shenault making a serious dent in an offense where No. 1 wideout DJ Moore is averaging only 34.0 yards per game, but the pair of recent second-round picks will at least have a chance at more playing time. Shi Smith has been the team's No. 3 receiver so far, and with 105 yards on the season, his spot could come into question soon as well.

Thomas (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Arizona, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Thomas still hasn't returned to practice and will miss a fourth straight game. Jarvis Landry (ankle) also is out again, while Chris Olave will return to the lineup after missing Week 6 while in the concussion protocol. The next chance to play for Thomas and Landry will be a Week 8 home game against the Raiders on Oct. 30.

Washington played three of the Broncos' 55 snaps on offense in Monday's 19-16 overtime loss to the Chargers, finishing with one reception for no yards on his lone target.

Thus far during his professional career, the rookie fifth-round pick out of Samford has made his biggest mark as a return man rather than on offense. He's logged just three targets through Denver's first six contests and has carried twice for 28 yards.

Bateman (foot) appears to be practicing Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Bateman was nearing a return after missing two games with a foot sprain. Bateman hasn't practiced since suffering the injury Week 4, and his return Wednesday gives him a shot to be ready for a home game against Cleveland this Sunday.

Brown didn't practice Wednesday due to a groin injury, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

After catching two touchdowns Week 5, Brown played just three offensive snaps during Washington's win over Chicago. The wideout's lack of participation Wednesday coupled with his limited role Week 6 suggests he picked up the groin injury in the win over Chicago. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but he'll have two more opportunities to attempt to practice before the Commanders need to make a decision on his status for a Week 7 matchup with the Packers.

Dotson (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Dyami Brown (quadriceps) caught two touchdown passes while filling in for Dotson in Week 5 but then played just three snaps Week 6 while dealing with the injury. Cam Sims had a much quieter stint in the No. 3 receiver role, a job that eventually will be handed back to Dotson, potentially as soon as this Sunday against the Packers. If so, the rookie will face a tough secondary while catching passes from Taylor Heinicke.