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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.

Washington (foot) isn't sure when he will make his season debut but said he's "pretty much healed" and "felt great" during a workout Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Washington suffered a foot fracture in August and has been on injured reserve since the start of the regular season. The Cowboys needed him in September more than they do now, but Washington could nonetheless carve out a role at some point this season amidst a receiver group that includes CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup and Noah Brown.

Reynolds (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday but was able to do work off to the side, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Reynolds played through an ankle sprain the last two games before Detroit's Week 6 bye and caught 13 of 18 targets for 173 yards and a touchdown. In fact, he had 269 yards and 28 targets in the final three games before the bye, seeing extra work because fellow Lions wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and DJ Chark suffered more serious ankle injuries. St. Brown returned to a limited role Week 5 and now is practicing after the Week 7 bye, but the Lions are still banged up at the position with both Chark and Reynolds held out of practice Wednesday. They also get a tough matchup this week, heading to Dallas to face a Cowboys defense that ranks third in points allowed and eighth in yardage.

Williams (knee), who is recovering from a torn ACL, isn't ready yet to return from the reserve/NFI list, Jeff Risdon of USA Today reports.

That said, head coach Dan Campbell noted Wednesday that the wideout has "turned the corner over the last month," while adding that the Lions are "pretty optimistic" that the 2022 first-round pick will play at some point this season. Williams remains without a concrete timetable for a potential NFL debut.

Shenault (hamstring) is taking part in practice Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

While the extent of Shenault's participation isn't yet known, it's still encouraging to see the wideout back on the practice field for the first time since injuring his right hamstring during Week 4. His status for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay will likely become clearer as the week progresses, but if he's available, he could be in store for an increased role with Robbie Anderson now in Arizona.

Toney (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Kenny Golladay (knee) is also sitting out practice to begin Week 7, leaving his status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in question. If neither Golladay nor Toney are able to return from multi-game absences this weekend, Darius Slayton, Marcus Johnson, Wan'Dale Robinson, David Sills and Richie James would serve as the Giants' options at receiver.

Chark (ankle) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Chark has missed the Lions' last two games, and his expected non-participation at practice Wednesday suggests that his status for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys remains cloudy. If he remains out this weekend, Josh Reynolds and Kalif Raymond would once again be in line for added opportunities in Week 7 alongside top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel suggested that Waddle, who is dealing with an apparent shoulder injury, may be limited at practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

The Dolphins' upcoming injury report will confirm the nature of Waddle's injury as well as clarify his official practice participation level. Though the wideout's status is worth monitoring in the coming days, Furones relays that McDaniel expressed optimism about Waddle's chances of playing Sunday night against the Steelers.

McKenzie caught two of five targets for nine yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Chiefs.

After missing Week 5 due to a concussion, McKenzie operated as the Bills' No. 3 wideout behind fellow receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis in his return to the field. The 27-year-old returned to his role as the team's primary slot receiver, playing 51 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Rookie receiver Khalil Shakir also saw some work in the slot after an impressive performance in Week 5, playing 21 percent of snaps in Week 6. Heading into a Week 7 bye, McKenzie has scored three touchdowns in five games played. With that said, he has the potential to disappear in certain matchups in an offense flush with playmakers. The veteran will look to get back on track in Week 8 when the Bills host the Packers.