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The Broncos have promoted Cleveland to the active roster for Thursday's game against the Browns.

Cleveland is being elevated for a third straight contest, so after Thursday's game, the Broncos will need to decide whether to sign him to the active roster. The second-year pro has yet to draw a target this season, but he has handled a depth role on offense and contributed on special teams.

Beckham (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Broncos after being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Per Josina Anderson of USA Today, Beckham is dealing with a Grade 3 AC joint shoulder sprain, and at this stage, the wideout should be viewed as a game-day call in advance of Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. For now, Donovan Peoples-Jones is the Browns' top healthy wideout, though it's possible that Jarvis Landry (knee) could be activated off injured reserve prior to Thursday's contest.

Gage (ankle) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Gage hasn't played since Week 2 due to an ankle injury, but thanks to a Week 6 bye, he looks like he'll wind up missing only three games as a result. He wasn't very efficient in his two appearances this season, recording five catches (on nine targets) for 28 yards. Gage will join Calvin Ridley in the lineup Sunday at Miami after the latter missed Atlanta's last game in London due to a personal issue.

Slayton (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton has missed three straight games due to a hamstring injury, but getting back on the field was something a few of his fellow wide receivers were unable to do Wednesday. In particular, Kenny Golladay (knee), Kadarius Toney (ankle) and even John Ross (hamstring) didn't practice, leaving Slayton, Sterling Shepard, Dante Pettis and Collin Johnson as the healthy wideouts on the Giants roster.

Samuel (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

Samuel seems poised for another absence Sunday against the Packers after aggravating his groin issue Week 5 against the Saints. While the issue isn't believed to be season-ending just yet, it's worth noting that he's been dealing with the injury since early June. In his first season in Washington, Samuel has managed just four catches (on five targets) for 19 yards in two appearances.

McLaurin didn't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

McLaurin was a late addition to Washington's Week 6 injury report due to a hamstring issue, but it didn't stop him from playing his usual allotment of snaps en route to a season-low 28 receiving yards this past Sunday against the Chiefs. Washington is likely managing McLaurin's health to ensure he's OK for game day, but his status nonetheless should be watched to make sure he's good to go for Sunday's contest at Green Bay.

The Colts are designating Patmon (foot) for return from IR, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

The transaction begins a 21-day window wherein the Colts can evaluate Patmon at practice. As a rookie last season, Patmon only appeared in one contest and played two offensive snaps.

Hill (quadriceps) won't practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Hill headed into Week 6 action nursing the same injury, but was able to suit up this past Sunday against Washington. In the Chiefs' 31-13 victory, Hill logged 47 of a possible 82 snaps on offense while catching nine of his 12 targets for 76 yards and a touchdown. Hill left the contest for a spell when his quad flared up, but he was able to return, which suggests that his absence from Wednesday's practice could be maintenance-related rather than indicative of a setback.

Toney (ankle) was working off to the side during the open portion of Wednesday's practice and is set to go down as a non-participant on the Giants' first Week 7 injury report, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Toney looks to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Panthers after he was only able to play six offensive snaps Week 6 before aggravating an ankle injury. Citing a source familiar with Toney's injury, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reported Tuesday that the Giants are bracing for Toney to miss at least one game, though the team is optimistic the rookie will avoid a stint on injured reserve, which would keep him out for at least three weeks. Meanwhile, Kenny Golladay (knee) was sidelined for Wednesday's practice after sitting out the Week 6 contest, and Darius Slayton (hamstring) was on the field Wednesday but may need to upgrade to full participation by Friday to put an end to a three-game absence this weekend. Sterling Shepard, who returned from a two-game absence of his own against the Rams, looks like the healthiest member of the Giants' core receivers.

Beckham is dealing with a Grade 3 AC joint sprain of his shoulder, but he remains hopeful to make enough progress to be a game-time decision and eventually gain clearance for Thursday's contest against the Broncos, Josina Anderson of USA Today reports.

The shoulder injury likely had a hand in Beckham logging a season-low 55 percent of the Browns' offensive snaps in the Week 6 loss to the Cardinals before he was listed as a non-participant on Cleveland's first two practice reports for Week 7. The quick turnaround for the game against the Broncos could make it difficult for Beckham to suit up, but the Browns will see what he's able to do on the field at Wednesday's practice -- if anything -- before giving him a designation for Thursday. Even if Beckham suits up, he might be catching passes from a new quarterback, as Case Keenum could be in line to start with Baker Mayfield tending to a completely torn labrum of his left non-throwing shoulder.