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Godwin (hamstring) was held out of practice Wednesday.

Godwin has yet to practice since straining his hamstring in the season opener. Elsewhere in the Buccaneers' receiving corps, Mike Evans' one-game suspension was upheld Wednesday, while Julio Jones (knee) also didn't practice and Russell Gage (hamstring), Breshad Perriman (knee) and Scotty Miller (calf) were limited participants. As a result, the entire Tampa Bay receiver room should be monitored as the week goes on to get a sense of who may be able to suit up for the team Sunday against the Packers.

Lazard (ankle) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

After sitting out Week 1 with an ankle injury, Lazard returned this past Sunday against the Bears and paced Packers wide receivers in offensive snap share (80 percent). He managed just a 2-13-1 receiving line on three targets, however, and he unsurprisingly is having his practice reps capped to kick off Week 3 prep. He'll likely need to upgrade to full activity Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying a designation into Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Meyers didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.

Leading up to the Patriots' Week 1 game against the Dolphins, Meyers had been nursing a knee issue, but it didn't prevent him from logging 47 snaps in New England's season-opening loss. He was off the injury report all of last week and finished with nine receptions for 95 yards on 13 targets in a victory over the Steelers. The Patriots didn't indicate that Meyers suffered a setback with the knee against Pittsburgh, so it's possible that his absence Wednesday could be maintenance-related. A return to the field in any capacity Thursday would support that notion and have the wideout trending toward active status this weekend against the Ravens.

Harty (foot) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Harty played 11 offensive snaps and caught his lone target for nine yards during Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. He was the only wideout outside of the team's starting trio of Michael Thomas, Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry to record a catch, but he appears to have come away from the contest with a foot injury. Harty has been competing with Marquez Callaway for the No. 4 wideout spot while Tre'Quan Smith (shoulder) is sidelined, but Harty's potential absence would have a greater impact on New Orleans' return game. Regardless, Harty still has two practices to clear his foot issue before the team has to make a decision on his status for Week 3.

Jones (hamstring) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

The Bears so far have filed seven injury reports this season, and Jones has been listed as a non-participant on six of them, only practicing last Wednesday in a limited capacity. A hamstring injury has thus far delayed his pro debut, and it's uncertain if he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Renfrow (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

In the coming days, Renfrow will look to gain clearance to play in Sunday's game against the Titans as he works his way through the five-step concussion protocol. If Renfrow can't play this weekend, Tyron Johnson and Keelan Cole would be candidates to see added reps at receiver behind Davante Adams and Mack Hollins.

Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Jefferson (knee) to practice this week, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Jefferson thus seems likely to miss a third straight game to open the season, giving Ben Skowronek another chance in the No. 3 receiver role Sunday against the Cardinals. Jefferson still hasn't practiced since undergoing minor left knee surgery in early August.

Smith (shoulder) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Prior to missing a second consecutive game to start the campaign, Smith also was limited in all three sessions, so he may have to log a full practice Thursday or Friday to be cleared for game action as he continues his recovery from a preseason shoulder injury.

Watkins didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.

Watkins has been the definition of hit or miss this season, going without a target Week 1 before striking for a 53-yard touchdown on two targets Week 2. He earned at least 56 percent of the offensive snaps in both contests, but he's clearly behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith at wide receiver for the Eagles. Now, Watkins will have to get past an illness to be able to play Sunday at Washington.

Pierce (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Pierce still has to receive clearance from an independent neurologist before exiting the NFL's concussion protocol, but his full practice to begin the week suggests he's on track to do so ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Meanwhile, top wideout Michael Pittman (quadriceps) returned to practice Wednesday in a limited capacity, which bodes well for his chances of suiting up this weekend.