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The Titans reinstated Humphries from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Humphries missed Tuesday's win over the Bills, but after clearing all COVID-19-related protocols, the slot receiver should re-enter the starting lineup Sunday against the Texans. He was off to a solid start prior to being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, registering 15 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown through three games.

Gage was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Gage only caught two of five targets for 16 yards during Sunday's loss to the Panthers while playing a season-low 62 percent of snaps, not counting Week 3, when a concussion forced him out early. The slot specialist's struggles of late may have been at least been partially due to the shoulder injury, though it's encouraging that he wasn't forced to miss practice entirely. Gage will work to shed his injury designation and get fully healthy in time to face the Vikings this weekend.

Samuel was limited in practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Samuel has received the occasional carry during Christian McCaffrey's (ankle) three-game absence, helping him total 22 touches during that span after accounting for 12 in the first two contests of the season. Still, Mike Davis is the unquestioned lead back for the Panthers at the moment, and DJ Moore and Robby Anderson are more active in the passing game, making Samuel a bit player in the offense.

Perriman (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Perriman is progressing in his return from the ankle injury he suffered in Week 2. If Perriman is able to maintain his level of participation Thursday and Friday or perhaps even upgrade to full activity, he'll have a good shot at suiting up Sunday against the Dolphins. Whenever he's cleared to play, Perriman should immediately step back into a starting role, offering the Jets a much-needed deep threat on the outside.

Slayton was limited at Wednesday's walk-through practice due to a foot injury, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

On the heels of an eight-catch, 129-yard performance at Dallas this past Sunday, Slayton is tending to a foot injury of unknown severity. Fortunately for the second-year wide receiver, he was able to participate in some capacity to kick off Week 6 prep, and he'll now have two more days to elevate to full participation prior to a matchup with Washington this weekend.

Shenault (hamstring) won't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Shenault was limited in practice last week with the same injury, but he suited up in Sunday's loss to the Texans and played a career-high 69 percent of offensive snaps while finishing with seven receptions for 79 yards on eight targets. The Jaguars may simply be granting the rookie some extra rest Wednesday. He'll have two more chances to practice prior to Jacksonville's Week 6 game against the Lions.

Head coach Adam Gase said that Perriman (ankle) has a chance to return to action Sunday against the Dolphins, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

According to Gase, Perriman's Week 6 status hinges on how things go for the wideout over the next few days of practice. Meanwhile, Denzel Mims (hamstring) is also progressing toward a return from injured reserve. The impending returns of Perriman and Mims offer a glimmer of hope for an 0-5 team with a banged-up starting quarterback in Sam Darnold (shoulder).

Chark (ankle) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.

Though he's seemingly moved past the chest/back issue that sidelined him for a Thursday night game against the Dolphins in Week 3, Chark is now tending to a new injury after exiting late in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Texans. At this stage, the Jaguars appear to be viewing Chark as day-to-day, but he'll likely need to advance to at least limited participation in practice by Thursday or Friday to have a shot at playing this weekend against the Lions. Even before Chark departed in the fourth quarter Sunday, he took a back seat in the passing game to rookie Laviska Shenault, who hauled in seven of eight targets for 79 yards.

Raymond caught both of his targets for a total of 26 yards in Week 5 against Buffalo.

Raymond was expected to see increased opportunity with both Corey Davis (COVID-19) and Adam Humphries (COVID-19) absent. However, tight ends Jonnu Smith and Anthony Firkser combined for 12 targets, directing chances away from Raymond. Despite the limited opportunity, Raymond did still produce a 20-yard reception late in the first quarter on a drive that ultimately resulted in a Tennessee touchdown. If both Davis and Humphries remain sidelined for the team's Week 6 matchup against the Texans, Raymond will have another chance to command more volume.

McKenzie secured all four of his targets for only seven yards and a touchdown in Tuesday night's loss to the Titans.

The pass probably traveled about three inches, as McKenzie scored on one of his patented jet sweeps. He's a clear sixth or seventh option in the passing game, though he did see a few extra looks Tuesday with John Brown out due to a knee injury. McKenzie remains a fantasy non-factor even with the occasional score, though we imagine he helped a few Brown owners in need of an emergency pickup Tuesday night due to the latter's late scratch.