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Lazard (core/wrist) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

For the first time since he was activated from injured reserve Week 11, Lazard logged at least 75 percent of the offensive snaps -- 77, to be precise -- in Green Bay's Week 15 win over the Panthers. In the first four games after he was cleared to play following his Oct. 1 core-muscle surgery, Lazard ranged between 46 to 69 percent offensive snap shares. After picking up more work against the Panthers, Lazard is now dealing with a wrist issue along with the core injury that has been attached to his name on the Packers' recent practice reports. He has two more sessions to prove his health this week before the Packers take on the Titans on Sunday.

Crowder (calf/thigh) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Crowder has battled soft-tissue injuries all season, and he's now apparently battling a thigh injury in addition to the calf issue he's been playing through in recent weeks. As has been the case numerous times this season, Crowder's status for Sunday's game against the Browns may not be decided until shortly before kickoff. His participation level in practices Thursday and Friday should at least provide insight into what direction Crowder is trending as gameday approaches.

Reagor (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Prior to the session, coach Doug Pederson told Daniel Gallen of The Harrisburg Patriot-News that Reagor is "fine," as the wideout looks to put an ankle injury suffered this past Sunday at Arizona behind him. With a limited practice in the books, Reagor will look to increase his activity level as the week proceeds.

Gallup (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The hip pointer Gallup sustained in Sunday's win over the 49ers was initially expected to limit his practice reps this week, but the third-year wideout has apparently progressed faster in his recovery than anticipated. So long as he avoids a setback in practice the next two days, Gallup looks on track to enter this weekend's matchup with the Eagles minus an injury designation. Gallup has drawn five or more targets in seven straight contests.

Brown (ankle) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Though Brown wasn't spotted on the field during the open portion of the practice, he was evidently able to get some work in afterward. Since he continues to manage an ankle issue, it's possible that the wideout will be rested Thursday, but expect Brown to gain clearance to play before Sunday's game against the Packers rolls around.

Boyd (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Boyd remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, clouding his status for Sunday's game against the Texans. If Boyd is unable to gain clearance for that contest, Alex Erickson would be in line for added wideout snaps behind Tee Higgins and A.J. Green.

Grant (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Grant, DeVante Parker (hamstring) and Mike Gesicki (shoulder) are all practicing on a limited basis to begin Week 16 after all three sat out the Week 15 win over the Patriots. Since all of those pass catchers turned in multiple limited practices last week before being inactive, Grant -- like Parker and Gesicki -- will presumably need to put in a full practice Thursday to have a shot at playing Saturday in Las Vegas.

Parker (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Parker wasn't able to suit up against the Patriots last weekend, despite logging a trio of limited practices leading up to the contest. As a result, he can't be considered a good bet to play Sunday versus the Raiders unless he progresses to full participation in practice Thursday. Fellow pass catchers Jakeem Grant (hamstring) and tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder) were also limited Wednesday.

Brown wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Brown has been managing an ankle issue of late, so if he's listed with that injury when Tennessee releases its first practice report later Wednesday, fantasy managers won't have much reason to worry about his status for Sunday's game against the Packers. The wideout played 84 percent of the Titans' offensive snaps in last week's win over the Lions, supplying five receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown on six targets.

McLaurin missed Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

The team has been listing McLaurin with an ankle issue since the end of November, coinciding with a three-game stretch where he's caught only 11 of 24 targets for 115 yards. His ankle may be partially to blame, but McLaurin has also faced a run of tough matchups, though he caught seven passes for 77 yards against Seattle in Week 15. He'll likely continue to play through the ankle injury Sunday against the Panthers, assuming he makes it back to practice in some capacity Thursday and/or Friday.