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Robinson (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

The limited showing marks Robinson's first on-field activity since the Bears' Week 10 bye, as he's missed three consecutive contests due to a hamstring issue. With two sessions to go this week, he may merely need to maintain limited listings on the team's next two injury reports to put himself in a position to play Sunday against the Packers. Ultimately, Friday's report will be telling for Robinson's potential to return to game action.

The Chargers placed Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Fellow starting wideout Keenan Allen was placed on same list Monday, making the statuses of both players worth monitoring closely as Sunday's game against the Giants approaches. Beyond Allen and Williams, the Chargers have Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer and Andre Roberts on hand at receiver, while running back Austin Ekeler and tight ends Jared Cook and Donald Parham could also take on pronounced roles in the passing game if the team's top two wideouts are sidelined Week 14.

Koski was signed to the Rams' practice squad Wednesday.

Koski was waived by the Rams on Tuesday, but he'll return to the team's practice squad after he went unclaimed on waivers. He's appeared in four games for the Rams this season but has played exclusively on special teams.

Boykin (finger) was limited in practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Boykin hasn't played since Week 10 against Miami. He was able to log limited practices last week, so it's hard to say if this is truly progress. The third-year pro will try to return Sunday against the Browns.

Claypool (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Vikings, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Claypool appeared hobbled for a short portion of Sunday's win over the Ravens, but he then managed full practices Tuesday and Wednesday to remove any doubt about his status for Week 14. He'll face a struggling Minnesota defense that's given up 28.3 points per game since its Week 7 bye.

Wilson (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Wilson picked up an ankle injury during Dallas' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Raiders, and the issue kept him out of practice last week and didn't allow him to play last Thursday at New Orleans. As such, his return to practice Wednesday marks his first activity since Week 12 prep. Wilson will have two more chances to be a full participant Thursday and/or Friday before the Cowboys potentially tab him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game at Washington.

Toney (oblique) didn't practice Wednesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Toney remains limited to side work with the training staff, while Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) has progressed to limited practice participation. Kenny Golladay (ribs) also missed Wednesday's practice, though he was able to check back into the game in Sunday's loss to Miami after suffering the injury earlier in the contest. Toney's continued absence suggests he's unlikely to play this weekend against the Chargers.

Shepard (quadriceps) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Shepard earned a limited listing on the Giants' last two Week 13 reports, but he was considered doubtful to play and eventually was inactive this past Sunday at Miami. Among New York's top three wide receivers, Shepard was the only one to fit in some reps Wednesday, as both Kenny Golladay (ribs) and Kadarius Toney (oblique/quadriceps) didn't participate. Consequently, if Shepard puts himself into a position to suit up this weekend against the Chargers, he could serve as the team's No. 1 receiver, though he may be working with either Jake Fromm or Mike Glennon (concussion) as his quarterback with Daniel Jones (neck) having yet to receive clearance for contact.

Slayton caught two of his seven targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-9 loss to the Dolphins.

Slayton saw his second-largest snap share (80 percent) of the season with fellow wideouts Kadarius Toney (quadriceps/oblique) and Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) sidelined, but he was unable to forge much of a connection with quarterback Mike Glennon, who picked up his first start of the season under center with Daniel Jones (neck) sidelined. Glennon was diagnosed with a concussion Monday, while Jones has yet to be cleared for contact, leaving the statuses of both players in flux for a Week 14 game against the Chargers. Jake Fromm would be in line to make his NFL debut if neither Jones nor Glennon is cleared, and that unsettled situation coupled with the potential returns of Toney and Shepard renders Slayton a rather unappealing fantasy option this week.

Samuel (groin) won't practice Wednesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Samuel didn't practice last week and missed Sunday's loss in Seattle, with head coach Kyle Shanahan having since labeled the 25-year-old wideout as day-to-day. Reports last week suggested Samuel likely would only miss a game or two, and Shanahan said Wednesday that he's hopeful the standout receiver can return to practice Thursday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. If Samuel is able to get back on the field in some capacity, he would stand a decent chance at being available for a Week 14 matchup with the Bengals.