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Samuel (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Samuel missed practice all week after reinjuring his troublesome groin during the Week 5 loss to New Orleans. Another IR stint can't be ruled out, but the team does seem to be hoping for a quicker return this time.

McLaurin is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs after missing Friday's practice with a new hamstring injury, Matthew Paras of The Washington Times reports.

It's the first time he's been listed on the injury report this year, two days before a game against the defending AFC champs. That's far from ideal, obviously, for an injury-riddled Washington offense that's already missing WR Curtis Samuel (groin), WR Cam Sims (hamstring) and TE Logan Thomas (IR/hamstring), not to mention QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (IR/hip) and two O-line starters (RT Samuel Cosmi, RG Brandon Scherff). Even rookie wideout Dyami Brown (knee) is listed as questionable, leaving Adam Humphries, DeAndre Carter and Dax Milne as the healthy wide receivers on Washington's roster. McLaurin likely will need to be treated as a game-time decision heading into Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

McLaurin spent time with the training staff during Friday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

It doesn't necessarily mean he's injured, but multiple beat writers have mentioned it. They also said that McLaurin rejoined his teammates on the main field at Friday's practice, so it remains to be seen if he's even listed on the injury report. He wasn't listed Wednesday or Thursday and hasn't missed any practice time yet this season.

Samuel (groin) wasn't seen during Friday's practice, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

Samuel officially has yet to practice this week, though he was spotted at Wednesday's session doing some work on the side with the training staff. The 25-year-old was labeled week-to-week after suffering the groin injury Week 5, and he doesn't appear to be heading in the right direction to be available for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

The Dolphins hope Parker (shoulder/hamstring) will be able to practice in some capacity Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Parker missed the team's Week 5 loss to the Buccaneers, and he was unable to participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday. The 28-year-old could have a chance to suit up for this weekend's matchup with the Jaguars if he can practice Friday. If able to play, Parker should have an improved outlook thanks to the expected return of starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs).

Evans secured two of four targets for 27 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-22 win over the Eagles on Thursday night.

Evans was targeted in the end zone and drew a pass interference penalty on Darius Slay midway through the third quarter to set up a Leonard Fournette one-yard touchdown run, but he otherwise had a relatively quiet night. The temporary downturn is likely just a blip on the radar for Evans, who'd averaged 6.5 receptions, 92.3 receiving yards and 1.0 touchdown in 9.8 targets over his previous four games. The 28-year-old will look to boost his numbers back in a Week 7 home matchup against the Bears a week from Sunday.

Godwin brought in all five targets for 43 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-22 win over the Eagles on Thursday night.

Godwin checked in third on the team in receptions but had a relatively quiet night, falling under the 50-yard mark for the first time this season. The fifth-year wideout opened the season with a nine-catch, 105-yard, one-touchdown tally against the Cowboys, but the reception and yardage totals from that game remain his high-water marks, and he hasn't scored in four consecutive contests. Godwin will look to rectify all those matters at the expense of the visiting Bears in a Week 7 matchup a week from Sunday.

Smith secured two of four targets for 31 yards in the Eagles' 28-22 loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Despite the Buccaneers playing with a short-handed secondary that was further depleted when Richard Sherman was forced from the contest with a hamstring injury, Smith couldn't make a significant impact on a night when the entire Eagles passing attack underwhelmed. The speedy rookie did record his fourth catch of over 20 yards on the season, but his total tally on the night was a considerable disappointment after Smith had turned in a 14-199 effort on 19 targets over his previous two games. Smith will look to bounce back against the Raiders in Week 7 road battle a week from Sunday.

The Chiefs signed Fountain to their practice squad Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Fountain was cut from the Chiefs' active roster Tuesday after failing to appear in any of the team's first five games. Back in a lesser role, he'll hope to be promoted to the active roster again at some point later in the campaign.

Grant (groin) was limited in practice Thursday.

Grant didn't appear on the injury report Wednesday, implying that he picked up the issue during practice. The fact that he was still able to take the field in any capacity is positive, though his status for Sunday's game against the Packers remains ambiguous. In his first game with the Bears, Grant played only two offensive snaps. He could see an increased role in Week 6 if Allen Robinson (ankle) is unable to play.