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Robinson said Tuesday that he lost 10 pounds during his recent bout with COVID-19, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Robinson was away from the Bears starting Dec. 16 through Monday, when they activated him from the reserve/COVID-19 list. He specifically noted Tuesday that his conditioning may not be up to par, a reality that may lead to some practice limitations Wednesday through Friday. It's unclear if Robinson is in danger of missing a sixth game of the season Sunday against the Giants, but the coming days should provide some insight into his Week 17 availability.

Taylor reverted to Cincinnati's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Taylor logged one offensive snap and seven special teams snaps. The wideout returned three kickoffs for 45 yards and two punt returns for a total of 16 yards. Taylor heads back to the practice squad to await his next opportunity on the active roster.

Webster reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Webster was called up for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, but he played exclusively on special teams. He logged one tackle on kick coverage across 12 special-team snaps and will now return to Chicago's practice squad.

Peoples-Jones could see his role decrease over the final two weeks as Cleveland gives Anthony Schwartz more work, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. "I think for sure with Anthony coming off the concussion protocol and getting into these games, getting him some touches, I think his role will grow," coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday.

Schwartz returned from a three-game absence due to a concussion to play a scaled-back role the last two games and caught a touchdown on his lone target in Week 16's loss to the Packers. The rookie speedster is similar to Peoples-Jones in that both are considered downfield threats, so it would seem natural any increase in Schwartz's role would come at the expense of Peoples-Jones' snap count. The second-year wideout caught just one of five targets for five yards last week and has a 44 percent catch rate (15 of 34 targets) over the last six games as the team's primary downfield option.

Schwartz is expected to see his role on offense grow over the final two weeks of the season, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. "I think for sure with Anthony coming off the concussion protocol and getting into these games, getting him some touches, I think his role will grow," Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said.

Schwartz, a 2021 third-round pick, opened the season down the wideout depth chart while also being used as a returner on kickoffs, but he appeared to inch ahead of veteran Rashard Higgins prior to sustaining a concussion. He then missed three games before returning to play the previous two, although Higgins received more snaps. Schwartz scored his first touchdown last week and gives the Browns another speed element outside the numbers. It's unclear if the rookie's role will grow at the expense of Higgins or Donovan Peoples-Jones, who's been the primary downfield threat but caught just one of five targets for five yards in last week's loss to Green Bay.

Newsome reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Newsome was active for the second consecutive game in Sunday's win over the Seahawks. He played a role in all aspects of the game, demanding two targets while recording one catch for 10 yards. Newsome was also busy on special teams, logging two punt returns for 28 yards in the absence of Jakeem Grant (concussion) while also recording a tackle on kick coverage.

Saunders reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Saunders was elevated immediately prior to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after Brandon Zylstra (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday. Saunders was on the field for five offensive snaps and did not record a statistic.

Callaway caught four of five targets for 46 yards during Monday's 20-3 loss to Miami.

Callaway was the Saints' best source of offense in the first half, catching three balls for 42 yards despite the rest of the Ian Book-led offense doing next to nothing. However, he was unable to overcome extra defensive attention that ensued once Tre'Quan Smith (chest) was knocked out of the game. While Callaway would be cemented as New Orleans' No. 1 wideout if Smith can't play in Week 17 against Carolina, we now have proof that all Saints' skill players will have a dangerously low floor if Book is forced to make another start in place of Taysom Hill (COVID-19) or Trevor Siemian (COVID-19).

Johnson logged 36 snaps from scrimmage but did not see a target during the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Johnson didn't see a single one of Tom Brady's 30 throws despite the absence of multiple pass-catching options for the Bucs. It's difficult to gauge what his prospects might be in Week 17 against the Jets, a contest that Mike Evans may also have to sit out due to his placement in the COVID-19 protocols Monday.

Miller failed to come up with his only target in the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Miller was potentially in line for an expanded role with Mike Evans (hamstring), Breshad Perriman (reserve/COVID-19) and Chris Godwin (IR-knee) out of action, but the speedster logged all of three snaps from scrimmage. Meanwhile, Cyril Grayson (53 snaps) and Tyler Johnson (36 snaps) far outpaced him, although the latter didn't see a target. With Evans having been placed in the COVID-19 protocols Monday, there's a chance he misses a Week 17 matchup against the Jets as well, but Perriman's likely return means Miller may once again be an afterthought.