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Parker (hamstring) remained listed as limited on Thursday's practice report, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Per Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com, the Dolphins held a walk-through Thursday, so what Parker is able to do Friday should determine whether he approaches Sunday's game against the Patriots with a Week 15 injury designation or fully cleared to play.

Brown (ankle) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Though Brown was listed as limited Wednesday, his downgrade in participation follows a recent pattern of the wideout being rested on Thursdays. Barring an unforeseen setback, we'd expect Brown back at practice Friday and quite possibly off the team's injury report by the end of the day.

Samuel (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game in Green Bay, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

After going through the practice week unscathed prior to Thursday, Samuel made a surprise appearance on the final Week 15 injury report as a limited participant, clouding his status for this weekend. He's so far putting together his best season as a pro, with 724 yards from scrimmage and five total touchdowns in 12 contests. The Panthers will make a decision on Samuel's status about 90 minutes before Saturday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

Head coach Adam Gase said Crowder (calves) will be a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

Crowder came out of the Jets' Week 14 loss to the Seahawks with injuries to both of his calves, resulting in him sitting out Wednesday's practice. The wideout's ability to increase his activity Thursday is a promising sign, but he'll likely need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid a designation heading into Sunday's game against the Rams.

With Mike Williams (back) not expected to play Thursday night against the Raiders and the status of Keenan Allen (hamstring) also in question, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Johnson could see an expanded role in the Chargers' Week 15 offense.

It's a context that could also result in added opportunities for Jalen Guyton, but it's worth noting that when Williams managed only two snaps in the team's Week 14 win over the Falcons, it was Johnson (54 snaps) rather than Guyton (61 snaps) who saw the biggest uptick in looks, as he caught six of his seven targets for 55 yards and a TD. For his part, Guyton caught one of his three targets for eight yards in the contest.

The Chargers "are concerned they won't have" Allen (hamstring) for Thursday night's game against the Raiders, and if they do, he's likely to be limited, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The same report notes that Mike Williams (back) is not expected to play, which sets the stage for Tyron Johnson and Jalen Guyton to see added Week 15 snaps. Allen's status will be officially clarified once the Chargers post their inactives approximately 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, but it's starting to look like he can't be counted on for his usual high-volume role in the team's passing attack this week.

Williams (back), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raiders, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported earlier Thursday that the wideout was a "true game-time decision," but Schefter's latest dispatch suggests that Williams is trending in the wrong direction as the 8:20 p.m. ET contest approaches. The Chargers will release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to kickoff, at which point Williams' status will be officially clarified. Schefter also relays that Keenan Allen (hamstring) is likely to be limited even if he avoids the inactive list, so quarterback Justin Herbert could have to rely on young wideouts Jalen Guyton, Tyron Johnson and KJ Hill more than usual in Week 15.

Williams (back) is a "true game-time decision" for Thursday night's game against the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

As is fellow receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring). Either way, the duo's Week 15 status will be revealed upon the release of the Chargers' inactives prior to Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. In the event that Williams -- who was on the field for just two snaps this past Sunday against Atlanta -- is ruled out for the contest, added opportunities in the team's passing attack would be available for Tyron Johnson.

The Chargers are treating Allen (hamstring) as a "true game-time decision" for Thursday's contest against the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The same applies to Mike Williams (back), with the report noting that both wide receivers were sore following Week 14 action. With the Chargers on a short week, look for Allen and Williams to be tested out by the team during warmups. Clarity on the statuses of both players should arrive when the Chargers release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

Kemp signed with the Dolphins' practice squad Wednesday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Kemp was let go by the Chiefs on Tuesday, and after clearing waivers, he found a new home in South Beach. He'll add crucial depth at wide receiver, as Dolphins receivers DeVante Parker and Jakeem Grant are both dealing with hamstring injuries.