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Lazard (core) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

The Packers have restricted Lazard's workload both in games and during practices since he returned from injured reserve Week 11. There's not yet any reason to worry about Lazard's status for Saturday's home game against the Panthers, but as long as he's played below 70 percent of offensive snaps, he'll be difficult to bank on for meaningful fantasy production.

Ridley was limited at practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Ridley was examined briefly by Falcons trainers during the team's Week 14 loss to the Chargers, but he still played 84 percent of the offensive snaps on his way to his second consecutive 100-yard effort. His appearance on the injury report to begin Week 15 suggests the foot issue was the root cause of his brief departure against the Chargers, so his status will be one to monitor as the week goes on. Meanwhile, Julio Jones (hamstring) remained sidelined from practice Wednesday, and if he requires another absence Sunday against the Buccaneers, Ridley would be in line for another significant target count, assuming he's available.

Parker (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

The fact that Parker handled limited reps is an encouraging sight, given that he was forced out early in last weekend's loss to the Chiefs due to a hamstring strain. The Dolphins will no doubt prioritize getting Parker healthy as Sunday's matchup with the Patriots looms, lest rookie Tua Tagovailoa be forced to operate without his top receiver. Tagovailoa already looks poised to be without top tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder) for the Week 15 contest.

Pringle (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday after being designated to return from IR, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Kansas City has a three-week window to place Pringle back on the active roster, and the receiver could suit up as soon as Sunday's game against the Saints if he looks ready in practice. Prior to sustaining his injury in Week 11 against the Raiders, Pringle chipped in nine catches for 108 yards in a depth role.

Coach Matt Rhule said Moore (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against the Packers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Moore sprained his ankle prior to the Panthers' Week 13 bye, then landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of the team's Week 14 loss to the Broncos. After sitting out that contest, he was removed from the list Wednesday, returning to practice as a limited participant. The Panthers are listing Moore's limitations as "non-injury-related," so he should be ready for his usual workload this weekend.

Hodge (hamstring) will return to practice Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

The wideout was unable to practice at all last week before sitting out the Browns' 47-42 loss to the Ravens on Monday. As such, his presence on the field to begin Week 15 prep is a step in the right direction for Hodge, who turned in three-catch efforts in both of his last two outings prior to missing consecutive games.

Hopkins wasn't present at the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Last week, Hopkins was listed as a non-participant Wednesday due to a non-injury reason. He then remained absent from practice Thursday with neck and back issues before capping the week with a limited session Friday. He proceeded to suit up in Sunday's win over the Giants and put together a bounce-back performance, notching his first 100-yard effort in four games. It'll be interesting to see if Hopkins is dealing with similar or new health concerns, or whether his absence to begin Week 15 was maintenance-related.

Parker (hamstring) was spotted on the field at the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Parker was forced out of last weekend's loss to the Chiefs before he could record a catch, but the slight hamstring strain he sustained in the contest doesn't look like it will keep him from practicing to start the week. Meanwhile, tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder) and wideout Jakeem Grant (hamstring) both look uncertain for Sunday's game against the Patriots, making Parker's health of greater importance than usual this week.

The Panthers activated Moore (ankle) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Moore is set to practice Wednesday, but the extent of his activity won't be known until the Panthers release their first Week 15 report later in the day. The report will also clarify whether the wideout is past an ankle issue that he had been dealing with prior to landing on the COVID list. In the last two games he suited up, Moore combined for 11 catches for 188 yards on 20 targets.

Perriman (shoulder) will be a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Limited sessions on Wednesday have become the weekly norm for Perriman while he manages the shoulder issue, but he's expected to be ready to go in advance of Sunday's game against the Rams. With Denzel Mims (personal) slated to practice Wednesday and Jamison Crowder (calf) expected back on the field Thursday, the Jets could have all three of their top wide receivers available for Week 15.