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Grant is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in San Francisco due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Grant wasn't listed on the Dolphins' injury report to begin the week, but he missed practice Friday with an illness likely related to the bug that's been making its way around the Miami locker room of late. An absence from Grant versus the 49ers would leave Miami without its top depth option behind starting receivers DeVante Parker, Preston Williams and Isaiah Ford. Lynn Bowden and Mack Hollins would be the main candidates to handle the No. 4 receiver job in Grant's stead.

Shenault (hamstring) isn't included on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Texans.

The rookie second-round pick worked as a limited practiced participant Wednesday through Friday after suffering the hamstring injury Week 4. Shenault was able to avoid any setbacks at practice and should play his usual role for the Jaguars on Sunday.

McLaurin (thigh) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

McLaurin was listed as questionable with the same injury last week, ultimately suiting up and catching 10 of 14 targets for 118 yards in a 31-17 loss to the Ravens. He'll catch passes from Kyle Allen instead of Dwayne Haskins this week, facing a Rams defense that could opt to use cornerback Jalen Ramsey in shadow coverage on McLaurin. Even so, McLaurin has earned must-start status in most fantasy leagues, as he's recording at least seven targets and 61 yards each week this season. There aren't many wideouts who can match his combination of talent and steady volume.

Beckham (toe) is participating in individual drills at Friday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The 27-year-old worked as a limited participant at Wednesday's and Thursday's practice sessions, and it seems he's finishing the week in a similar capacity. Beckham appears on track to be available for the Browns' Week 5 game against the Colts, but the release of the official injury report later Friday will provide a better idea of his outlook heading into Sunday.

McLaurin (thigh) was seen participating in individual drills during Friday's practice, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.

The 24-year-old practiced as a limited participant Thursday and appears to be working in a similar capacity at Friday's session. McLaurin played through the questionable tag Week 4 against the Ravens, finishing with 10 receptions on 14 targets for 118 yards. He appears no worse for wear after the heavy workload, but the release of the official injury report later in the day should shed more light on his status for this weekend's game versus the Rams.

Grant wasn't spotted on the field during the early portion of Friday's practice, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

The Dolphins haven't revealed whether Grant's absence is due to any sort of health concern, but it's worth noting that the Dolphins have had an illness going around the locker room this week. In the even that Grant were forced to miss any time, Noah Igbinoghene and Preston Williams would likely be in line to fill in for him on kick and punt returns, respectively.

Washington placed Sims (toe) on injured reserve Friday.

The 23-year-old has been unable to practice since attempting to play through the toe injury Week 3. The move to IR will prevent Sims playing in any of Washington's next three games, making him ineligible to suit up again until at least Nov. 8 against the Giants. While Sims is sidelined, Dontrelle Inman (foot) should continue to work as Washington's No. 2 wideout, with Isaiah Wright the next man up.

Cleveland special teams coach Mike Priefer said Thursday that Peoples-Jones will remain the team's primary returner for punts and kickoffs, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Peoples-Jones made his NFL debut last week but was at the center of a nervous moment late in the Browns' 49-38 win over Dallas. After the Cowboys cut the deficit to 41-30, Peoples-Jones nearly touched a squib kick, then didn't retrieve the live ball as it bounced slowly and rolled into the end zone. Despite the rookie's flub, the Browns still like his athleticism, so Peoples-Jones will get another chance to return kicks for at least one more week.

Miller (hip/groin) did not see a target in Thursday night's 20-19 loss to the Bears.

Miller looked to be in better shape health-wise than fellow wideout Mike Evans (ankle) coming into the contest, but the speedster was surprisingly unable to even draw a look from Tom Brady on a night when the Buccaneers were still down Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Justin Watson (chest). The quiet night will likely go down as an outlier in retrospect, but for the moment, Miller cost fantasy managers a valuable roster spot in their Week 5 games after coming into the contest presumably poised for a solid workload. He'll look to atone for the dud in a Week 6 home battle against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Johnson secured four of six targets for 61 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-19 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

The rookie finally had a chance to see some targets come his way, and he made good use of the opportunity overall. Johnson led the Buccaneers in receptions and receiving yardage for the night, with the highlight of his performance a 35-yard grab late in the first quarter on the Buccaneers' only touchdown drive. Johnson saw extended snaps as a result of the absences of Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Justin Watson (chest), but the accounting he gave of himself could certainly earn him additional opportunities as a complementary weapon in coming weeks.