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Robinson (concussion) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Monday's late-game injury has resulted in a concussion and no practice reps for Robinson so far this week. With no clear progress through the protocol for head injuries yet, he appears to be in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Saints. Robinson's listing on Friday's practice report may have a lot of bearing on his ability to suit up this weekend.

St. Brown (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

The Packers have been restricting St. Brown's reps since he was activated from injured reserve Oct. 17, but the third-year receiver has played both of the past two games and is ultimately expected to be ready to go for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings. Though St. Brown has only played a combined 14 offensive snaps between the two contests, coach Matt LaFleur told Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette that the wideout has a "good chance" to earn more playing time this weekend.

Parker (groin) was limited in Thursday's practice, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Parker has routinely had his practice reps capped this season, so to see him begin the week with back-to-back limited sessions isn't necessarily too unusual. Barring any setbacks during Friday's practice, Parker should be play as usual against the Rams on Sunday, when rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will make his first start.

Meyers is expected to pick up extra snaps Sunday against the Bills with Julian Edelman (knee) set to miss the contest, Dave Green of NBC Sports Boston reports.

The Patriots' No. 4 receiver heading into last week's game against the 49ers, Meyers was thrust into a larger role after starter N'Keal Harry left the contest early with a concussion. Meyers proceeded to play 79 percent of the offensive snaps in the 33-6 loss, finishing the day with four receptions for 60 yards on six targets. With Edelman being ruled out, Meyers should hold down a regular spot in three-wide sets for the second straight game, and the North Carolina State product could have an even clearer path to steady targets if Harry -- who has missed the Patriots' first two practices of Week 8 -- is also sidelined. Along with Meyers, Damiere Byrd and Gunner Olszewski should take on expanded roles in New England's passing attack.

Miller (hip/groin) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Miller has been dealing with hip and groin injuries for more than a month, but he's still managed to play in each of the Buccaneers' last four games. The results have been inconsistent, but he's combined for 12 receptions (on 18 targets) for 198 yards and two touchdowns during that span. With Chris Godwin expected to be sidelined Monday against the Giants, Miller has a great chance to produce opposite Mike Evans before Antonio Brown likely joins the active roster next week following an eight-game suspension to begin the season.

Brown (knee) was held out of practice Thursday, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.

Brown missed last Thursday's practice as well before returning to a full session Friday and heading into Week 7 action minus an injury designation. The Titans' final injury report of the week will confirm whether or not that pattern is repeated in advance of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Shepard (shoulder/toe) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

In his return to action last Thursday at Philadelphia from a four-game absence, Shepard reeled off six catches (on eight targets) for 59 yards and one touchdown. Considering he's listed with toe and shoulder issues, he seems to be dealing with lingering effects from his turf toe injury and likely banged up his shoulder as well. However, Shepard was on the field Thursday, which bodes well for his ability to gut out the health concerns ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

Thomas (ankle/hamstring) took part in practice Thursday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

With a high-left ankle sprain mostly behind him, Thomas now is dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain suffered in practice last week. While he hasn't suited up since Week 1, he's setting himself up for a return to action Sunday at Chicago with his appearance at practice Thursday. Thursday's injury report will inform how much work Thomas was able to handle.

Smith-Schuster (knee) practiced fully Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Smith-Schuster's absence from practice Wednesday appears routine and he'll be a go for Sunday's game against the Ravens. The 23-year-old is coming off his busiest game of current campaign, as he was on the field for 65 of a possible 79 offensive snaps in this past Sunday's 27-24 win over the Titans, en route to racking up nine catches (on 14 targets) for 85 yards.

Johnson (toe) returned to a full practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Johnson, who sat out Wednesday's session, returned to the lineup last weekend after a Week 6 absence due to a back injury and proceeded to rack up nine catches on 15 targets for 80 yards and two TDs in the Steelers' 27-24 win over the Titans. With a full practice under his belt Thursday after managing his toe issue, Johnson is poised to handle his usual starting role against the 5-1 Ravens on Sunday.