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Reed was placed on the practice squad injured list Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury.

Reed was waived by the Chargers late in training camp after missing part of the preseason with a foot injury. Now back on the practice squad, Reed could make an impact on special teams at some point during the regular season if he can return to health.

Smith (shoulder) returned to practice fully Wednesday, though it's not clear he will play in week 2 against the Saints, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Smith has been sidelined since the team's final preseason game on Aug. 28. That he returned to full practice is a positive, though it could take the rookie some time to ramp back up to be ready for game action.

Beasley received a rest day during Wednesday's practice.

Beasley's day off may have been a needed mental break as well, as the Bills are coming off a tough loss, and he was booed by some of the crowd during Sunday's opener in light of his vocal stance about the COVID-19 vaccine. None of this should affect Beasley's role in the offense, as he's one of Josh Allen's favorite targets, and he drew a whopping 13 looks in the Week 1 loss. He should remain a big part of the game plan Sunday against the Dolphins, especially if Gabriel Davis (ankle) can't suit up or is limited.

McKenzie (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

McKenzie injured his shoulder catching a punt early in Sunday's season opener against the Steelers. The receiver was able to return to action later in the game. The Bills' starting return man's status for Sunday's game is uncertain at this point. If McKenzie is unable to play, the Bills will need to find a new return man, as McKenzie's backup, Marquez Stevenson, is on injured reserve.

Skowronek (forearm) isn't listed on the Rams' injury report Wednesday.

Skowronek was unable to play in the Rams' season opener against the Bears as he was still recovering from the forearm surgery he underwent in August. Now that he's off the injured list, the 2021 seventh-round pick will fill a depth role in the Rams' crowded receiver room. The rookie will hope to make his season debut Sunday against the Colts.

Hart (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Hart exited Sunday's season opener at Indianapolis due to a concussion, and while he was able to handle every drill at Wednesday's session, it's unclear if he's cleared all five phases of the NFL's protocol for head injuries. Until the Seahawks clarify his health, he may not progress enough to make himself available for a Week 2 matchup with the Titans.

Brown was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report with an ankle injury.

Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, the Ravens held a walk-through practice for their first session of the week after having just played a grueling overtime loss to the Raiders on Monday. What -- if anything -- Brown is able to do once the team retakes the field Thursday should provide added clarity with regard to his status for Sunday's game against Kansas City. The wideout logged 47 of 68 snaps on offense Week 1 and recorded six receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown.

Cole (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Cole was added to the injury report last Thursday and ended up being a game-time decision before being on the inactive list ahead of Sunday's 19-14 loss to the Panthers. He now looks questionable for Week 2 against the Patriots, while slot man Jamison Crowder is expected to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list at some point this week. Cole likely will be the third or fourth option at wideout if and when everyone is healthy, depending on the progress of young receivers Elijah Moore and Denzel Mims.

Schwartz (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Meanwhile, head coach Kevin Stefanski has already said Odell Beckham (knee) will miss a second straight game, setting up Schwartz for a top-three role again. He was Cleveland's No. 2 receiver in terms of targets and touches last week, but in terms of playing time (53 percent snap share), he fell a distant third to Jarvis Landry (86 percent) and Donovan Peoples-Jones (80 percent). The rookie finished with 86 yards on four touches, while Peoples-Jones caught just one pass for four yards. Assuming his knee injury isn't serious, Schwartz should be involved again this Sunday against the Texans.

Arcega-Whiteside (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Arcega-Whiteside departed the Eagles' season opener this past Sunday in Atlanta in the fourth quarter due to the ankle injury. Head coach Nick Sirianni considered Arcega-Whiteside day-to-day as of Monday, but the third-year wide receiver kicked off Week 2 prep with his right ankle taped and on a side field with the training staff, per Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger. Fortunately for Arcega-Whiteside, he has two more practices to prove his health before the team potentially gives him a designation for Sunday's game against the 49ers.