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Hopkins (hamstring) wasn't in attendance for Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hopkins will thus go down as a non-participant on the injury report for the second straight day. The wideout historically hasn't needed full practice reps to gain clearance for game days, but because Hopkins sat out last week's win over the 49ers with the hamstring injury, the Cardinals may want to see him get back on the field in some capacity Friday to allow him to suit up Sunday against the Panthers. Along with Hopkins, starting quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) missed last week's game and has yet to resume practicing, leaving the statuses of both of Arizona's offensive stars up in the air for Week 10.

Hightower reverted to the Philadelphia practice squad Wednesday.

Hightower played two offensive snaps and nine special teams snaps Sunday. After catching 10 passes for 167 yards in 2020, the 25-year-old wide receiver has yet to make an impact this year.

Godwin (foot) isn't in attendance for Thursday's practice and is expected to be listed as a non-participant on the team's official report, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

With Godwin having now missed two practices in a row following the Buccaneers' Week 9 bye, his status for Sunday's game in Washington looks to be up in the air. Before giving him an official designation heading into the weekend, the Buccaneers will see what, if anything, Godwin can do during the team's final practice of the week Friday. Tampa Bay could have a depleted pass-catching group in Week 10, as all of Godwin, Antonio Brown (ankle) and Rob Gronkowski (back) look at risk of missing the contest.

Wilson (shoulder) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Wilson's shoulder injury will keep him off the field for the second day in a row and leaves his status for Sunday's game against the Falcons in question heading into Dallas' final practice of the week Friday. Even if Wilson gains clearance to play this weekend, he could be in line for a smaller role within the Dallas receiving corps. Michael Gallup (calf) appears on pace to return from injured reserve this week and end his seven-game absence, and he could immediately displace Wilson as the team's No. 3 wideout behind Amari Cooper (hamstring) and CeeDee Lamb.

Wilkerson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the team's official Twitter account.

Wilkerson was elevated for New England's Week 9 contest against the Panthers, but the wideout didn't see much game action. Wilkerson played on just four offensive snaps and five special-teams snaps in the contest.

Ateman reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Ateman was elevated for Week 9 to provide wide receiver depth against the Giants, but the wideout failed to play on any offensive snaps during the contest. Ateman did, however, play three snaps on special teams.

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

Snead played on just 17 offensive snaps in his debut with the Panthers, playing behind Robby Anderson, DJ Moore and Terrace Marshall. The veteran wideout caught one of his two targets for six yards. Snead will now rejoin the practice squad and await his next opportunity to be elevated to the active roster.

Shepherd was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Shepherd spent training camp in Kansas City but was unable to make the initial 53-man roster. The 26-year-old appeared in 14 games for Green Bay over the previous two seasons and has six catches for 47 yards while also operating as a return man.

Dortch reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday.

Dortch was elevated to the Cardinals' active roster for Week 9 as Arizona was without DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) and A.J. Green (reserve/COVID-19). The receiver played four offensive snaps and nine special teams snaps in the Cardinals' win over the 49ers. Dortch will likely stay on the Cardinals' practice squad barring any injuries to Arizona's starting receivers.

Montgomery (hamstring) was a limited participant in the Saints' practice Wednesday.

Montgomery suffered a hamstring injury ahead of the Saints' Week 9 contest and was unable to suit up against the Falcons. It's possible Kenny Stills sees an increased role once again in Week 10 if Montgomery is unable to play against the Titans.