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The Packers placed Adams on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

GM Brian Gutekunst wasn't able to comment on Adams' vaccination status or whether he tested positive, but even if the wideout was deactivated due to reasons related to contact tracing, he'll likely have a tough time clearing the NFL's COVID-19 protocols prior to Thursday's game against the Cardinals. Adams had a relatively muted performance in Green Bay's Week 7 win over Washington, but he still finished with six receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. If Adams is in fact sidelined for the Week 8 matchup, more targets could be spread around among the likes of Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb and Robert Tonyan.

The Cowboys designated Gallup (calf) to return from injured reserve Monday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Just as team executive Stephen Jones predicted earlier Monday, Gallup will resume practicing this week after missing the Cowboys' last five games with a left calf strain. With the benefit of coming off a Week 7 bye, Gallup was afforded a full six weeks of recovery time, so he should have a good chance at suiting up this Sunday in Minnesota if his calf responds well to practice activity over the next several days. Once formally reinstated from IR, Gallup will provide a potent Dallas passing attack with another high-quality option, though he could struggle to carve out consistent weekly target volume behind Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb, Dalton Schultz and Ezekiel Elliott.

Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) has a chance to return for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Valdes-Scantling has missed the last four weeks with a hamstring issue, but he participated in running drills Monday. Coach Matt LaFleur said the 27-year-old will be evaluated Tuesday to see how he feels, but he seems to have a good chance to return to game action this week if he isn't feeling sore.

Dulin had two receptions for no yards on four targets in Sunday's 30-18 win at San Francisco.

Dulin didn't do much with his four targets, but much of that was due to the rainy and windy conditions. The larger takeaway is that Dulin played on 43 of the offense's 68 snaps and moved into the third receiver role with both T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) and Parris Campbell (foot) out. Dulin could put up larger numbers next week against Tennessee in better conditions if Hilton and Campbell remain sidelined.

Coutee had one reception for five yards on his only target in Sunday's 30-18 win at San Francisco.

Coutee played four snaps on offense as it was his first game after being elevated from the practice squad. He could continue to have a small role in the offense if both T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) and Parris Campbell (foot) remain out with injuries.

Pascal had three receptions for 14 yards on six targets in Sunday's 30-18 win at San Francisco.

Pascal led the team in targets and didn't do much with them, but some of that can be excused by the rainy and windy conditions. He worked as the No. 2 receiver with T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) out and should continue to get a steady workload with both Hilton and Parris Campbell (foot) sidelined.

Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said Monday that Gallup (calf) will return to practice this week, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Prior to the Cowboys' Week 7 bye, coach Mike McCarthy was optimistic that Gallup would be able to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings, and it appears as though the receiver will be designated to return from injured reserve. The Cowboys presumably will monitor the 25-year-old's status in practice prior to determining his availability for the Week 8 matchup, but he's making considerable progress toward a return.

Harry recorded 30 of a possible 76 snaps on offense in Sunday's 54-13 win over the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Harry, who was out-snapped by fellow wideouts Jakobi Meyers (59), Nelson Agholor (43) and Kendrick Bourne (41), wound up catching one of his two targets for 28 yards in the contest. For now, he's the team's clear No. 4 WR option, a context that keeps the 2019 first-rounder off the fantasy lineup radar.

Agholor was on the field for 43 of a possible 76 snaps on offense in Sunday's 54-13 win over the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

In the process, Agholor caught two of his five targets for 51 yards and a TD, which was thrown to him by fellow wideout Kendrick Bourne. Since catching five passes for 72 yards and a score in Week 1, Agholor's production has been relatively modest, as he's topped out at three catches and 55 receiving yards since then. Until he starts clicking with QB Mac Jones on big plays on a more consistent basis, Agholor will continue to profile as a hit-or-miss fantasy candidate.

Bourne logged 41 of a possible 76 snaps on offense in Sunday's 54-13 win over the Jets, en route to catching all four of his targets for 68 yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Bourne's Week 7 fantasy stat line was bolstered by a 25-yard touchdown pass that he threw to Nelson Agholor to open the scoring in what turned into a blowout. Though seven contests this season, Bourne -- whose only catch Week 6 resulting in a 75-yard score -- is averaging four targets per game, a context that makes him a hit-or-miss lineup option heading into New England's Week 8 road tilt against the Chargers.