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The Packers reinstated Lazard from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Lazard never tested positive for the virus, but because he's unvaccinated and was deemed a close contact of teammate Davante Adams (illness) -- who tested positive -- he was placed on the list six days ago and forced to miss last week's win over the Cardinals. Lazard rejoined the Packers earlier Monday for an unofficial practice session, signaling that he had completed his quarantine and cleared all COVID-19-related protocols. As a result, Lazard should be ready to reprise his starting role at receiver Sunday against the Chiefs, though his projected target volume likely will hinge on the availability of Adams, who remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list as of Monday.

Head coach Robert Saleh said Monday that Davis (hip) has a chance to play Week 9 in the Jets' Thursday night game in Indianapolis, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Davis was a late addition to the Jets' Week 8 injury report, as the hip issue first cropped up Thursday and prevented him from practicing Friday. He ultimately was listed as doubtful before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's 34-31 upset win over the Bengals, with running back Michael Carter (9-95-0 receiving line on 14 targets) and slot man Jamison Crowder (8-84-0 on nine targets) serving as the top pass catchers for quarterback Mike White in the absence of the Jets' No. 1 receiver. Because New York likely won't hold any high-intensity practices on a short week, gauging Davis' health could be difficult even if he's listed as a limited or full participant at some point Tuesday or Wednesday. The wideout was listed as a non-participant on the initial estimated practice report the Jets released Monday, per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com.

Imatorbhebhe was released from the Jaguars' practice squad Monday.

Imatorbhebhe signed with the Jaguars' practice squad after DJ Chark (ankle) was lost for the remainder of the season. However, the rookie was never able to get a chance on the active roster and will now have to look for work elsewhere.

Harry caught both of his target for 30 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Chargers.

Harry, who logged 27 of a possible 77 snaps in the game, remains behind Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne in the Patriots' WR pecking order, a context that keeps him off the fantasy radar for now.

Bourne caught four of his seven targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Chargers.

Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Bourne's 23 snaps in the contest were a season low, as he mostly stayed on the sideline after a third-quarter fumble. He'll look to bounce back this week against the Panthers, but with Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor and N'Keal Harry also in the team's wideout mix, Bourne's weekly production could be sporadic.

Berrios caught both of his targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-31 win over Cincinnati.

Berrios gave the Jets hope heading into halftime by securing an eight-yard touchdown with 15 seconds remaining in the second quarter to cut the Bengals' lead to three points. It was the reserve receiver's first touchdown of the season.

Cole caught three of five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Bengals.

Cole thought he had made a spectacular catch to score a 12-yard touchdown in the final minute of the first half that conjured memories of Odell Beckham's 2015 touchdown against the Cowboys, only to watch the play get wiped out after a review concluded he failed to secure possession inbounds. Outside of that moment, Cole didn't make much of his increased role with Corey Davis (hip) sidelined, but he the veteran wideout could get another such opportunity if Davis doesn't heal up in time to return Thursday against the Colts.

Adams (illness) is expected to return to practice Thursday, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Adams wasn't present for Monday's session because he remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus. However, if he's able to get back on the field Thursday, the 28-year-old would have two days to practice ahead of Sunday's Week 9 matchup against Kansas City.

Lazard (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Lazard missed Thursday's game against the Cardinals because he was considered a close contact of teammate Davante Adams (illness), but it appears as though he didn't test positive for COVID-19. The 25-year-old thus has a good chance to return for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City.

Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Valdes-Scantling was a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against Arizona but ultimately was unable to suit up. However, he returned to the practice field Monday for the first time since early October. Although Davante Adams (illness) was unable to practice Monday, Allen Lazard (undisclosed) was on the field, signaling that the Packers' receivers are nearing a return to full strength.