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Goodwin didn't practice Wednesday due to a groin injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Goodwin potentially was in line for a larger role than normal Week 8 versus the Giants, with fellow wide receiver DK Metcalf coming out of Week 7 with a patellar tendon injury and with Tyler Lockett (hamstring/ribs) also being listed questionable ahead of the matchup with New York. However, Metcalf and Lockett were both able to suit up this past Sunday, and Goodwin was limited to a 39 percent snap share and four catches (on five targets) for 33 yards. At this stage, Goodwin seems to be in worse shape than both Metcalf and Lockett, both of whom were limited participants Wednesday. Fortunately for Goodwin, he has two practices left this week to get him on track to suit up Sunday at Arizona.

Lockett (hamstring/ribs) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Like fellow wide receiver DK Metcalf (knee), Lockett gutted through his own health concerns Week 8 against the Giants, and despite some uncharacteristic faux pas, he finished with five catches (on eight targets) for 63 yards and one touchdown. As the Seahawks kick off preparations for a Week 9 visit to Arizona, Lockett again is tending to hamstring and rib issues, but practice sessions on Thursday and Friday could paint a clearer picture of his upcoming availability.

Metcalf (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After Metcalf was carted off the field during a Week 7 win at the Chargers, he eventually was diagnosed with a patellar tendon injury that looked to be something that would force him to miss game action. Instead, he was able practice in a limited capacity last Friday and was deemed questionable for this past Sunday's game against the Giants before actually playing in that contest. Overall, Metcalf had a smaller snap share than normal (63 percent) but still produced to the tune of six catches (on 10 targets) for 55 yards and one touchdown. Having a cap on his reps Wednesday isn't unexpected, and he has a pair of sessions remaining this week before potentially receiving a designation for Sunday's road matchup with the Cardinals.

Jefferson (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Prior to the session, head coach Sean McVay told Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic that Jefferson was going to be limited, and afterward, the wide receiver was seen working on the side. The team likely is taking a cautious approach with Jefferson after he made his season debut this past Sunday against the 49ers, when he played 55 percent of the Rams' offensive snaps but wasn't targeted. He'll have two more chances this week to get back to full activity before L.A. potentially gives him a designation for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Palmer (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com, Palmer has reportedly cleared the NFL's concussion protocol, but Miller relays that Chargers head coach Brandon Staley has yet to confirm that the wideout will be available Sunday against the Falcons. Assuming no setbacks during the week of practice, Palmer should be on track to return to action this weekend following a one-game absence. If so, Palmer could be poised for a big role Week 9, with Mike Williams sidelined by an ankle injury and Keenan Allen's status unclear due to a lingering hamstring issue.

Gage (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Since injuring his hamstring Week 7 at Carolina, Gage hasn't stepped foot on the practice field. He'll have two more opportunities this week to do so, but if he's unable to get any work in Thursday and/or Friday, he'll be in danger of missing a second game in a row Sunday against the Rams. Julio Jones (knee) also sat out Wednesday's session, while Mike Evans (ankle) was a limited participant. For the moment, Chris Godwin, Scotty Miller, Breshad Perriman and Jaelon Darden are the healthy members of the Buccaneers' receiving corps.

Evans (ankle) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Evans continues to feel the aftereffects of hurting his ankle Week 7, but despite logging a pair of capped sessions ahead of a Week 8 matchup with the Ravens last Thursday, he still earned a typical snap share (94 percent) and hauled in six of 11 targets for 123 yards. His practice limitations this week likely are precautionary, but his status nonetheless will be monitored to ensure he's able to play Sunday against the Rams.

Brown (groin) isn't listed on the Commanders' Week 9 injury report.

Brown thus stands to return Sunday against the Vikings, after missing consecutive games. If Jahan Dotson (hamstring) is out another week, the team will turn to Brown and/or Cam Sims to share duties as their No. 3 receiver.

The Chiefs plan to have Toney play in Sunday's game against the Titans, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports. "We'll try to work him in," head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday regarding the wideout, whom the team acquired last week. "He's a smart kid. He's been with us a couple days, so we've had a chance to talk to him. He picks things up fairly easily."

Meanwhile, Toney who had missed time with injuries to both of his hamstrings prior to being traded, isn't listed on the Chiefs' Week 9 injury report. With his hamstring issue no longer an impediment at this stage, the 2021 first-round selection appears poised to make his Chiefs debut this weekend. However, with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Mecole Hardman also in Kansas City's wideout mix, Toney figures to be eased into the team's offense, especially after having not seen any game action since Week 2.

The Giants claimed Hodgins off waivers from the Bills on Wednesday, Dan Salomone of Giants.com reports.

Hodgins was waived by Buffalo on Tuesday and claimed by New York on Wednesday. The Giants recently traded Kadarius Toney to the Chiefs and are still dealing with injuries to Richie James (concussion), Kenny Golladay (knee), Sterling Shepard (knee) and Collin Johnson (Achilles), so Hodgins figures to provide depth at wideout but isn't expected to garner a major offensive role.