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McKenzie (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

McKenzie practiced fully Wednesday, so this seems like something he either tweaked during that session or is something minor enough that he just needs to take it more easy than usual ahead of Sunday's divisional tilt against Miami. The utility player doesn't appear in jeopardy of suiting up this week.

Berrios could serve as the Jets' primary slot receiver if Jamison Crowder's hamstring injury prevents him from playing in Sunday's game against the 49ers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Crowder is trending in the wrong direction for the Week 2 contest, as he failed to participate in practice Thursday after picking up the hamstring injury Wednesday, resulting in him logging a "limited" showing that day. Unless Crowder can get back on the field in some capacity in the Jets' final practice of the week Friday, he'll likely be in store for an inactive status Sunday, leaving New York with just three healthy receivers. Berrios has the benefit of a full season of residence in coach Adam Gase's system, but he rarely saw use as a receiver in 2019, logging only 85 offensive snaps and recording six receptions for 115 yards on 13 targets. While Crowder's potential absence would pave the way for Berrios to handle perhaps the biggest snap share of his career, the 24-year-old might only be a tertiary option in the passing game behind Breshad Perriman, Chris Hogan and Chris Herndon.

Williams, who was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, is feeling "more explosive" after emerging from Sunday's win without aggravating his shoulder or 2019 knee injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Williams' shoulder injury was reportedly set to keep him out for three-to-four weeks, but after a week's worth of questionable designations, the big-bodied wideout managed to play Sunday and comfortable asserted himself as one of Tyrod Taylor's top targets. It's all the more impressive given Williams was limited by a knee injury for much of 2019 as well, sapping the Clemson product of some of his trademark leaping ability along with his speed after the catch. Williams heads into next week's matchup against the Chiefs closer to full health, which could be important considering he averages 54.2 yards and 5.4 targets in five career games against his division foe.

Crowder (hamstring) won't practice Thursday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Per the report, Crowder had some trouble with his hamstring during Wednesday's practice, with coach Adam Gase relaying that the Jets will evaluate the wide receiver's injury further. With the downgrade from limited participation Wednesday to non-participation Thursday, Crowder's status for Sunday's game against the 49ers will now need to be closely monitored. With that in mind, Vasquez adds that Gase doesn't expect Crowder to go on IR but was non-committal about the receiver's Week 2 availability.

Godwin (concussion) won't participate in Thursday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Buccaneers first placed Godwin in the NFL's concussion protocol Wednesday, so his lack of activity a day later doesn't come as a major surprise. He'll still have two full days to clear the five-step protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, and ideally, Godwin would put in a limited or full workout in the Bucs' final practice session of the week Friday to provide a sign that he's progressing. Fellow starting wideout Mike Evans (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, so the Tampa Bay passing attack could be operating at less-than-full strength Week 2.

Harry (shoulder) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.

Last week, Harry didn't show up on the injury report until Friday, when he practiced in full but still was listed as questionable for the Week 1 game against Miami due to the shoulder injury. He ended up playing the second-most offensive snaps among Patriots receivers in the win, earning 51 (of 64) while Damiere Byrd had 56 and Julian Edelman logged 37. The result was five catches (on six targets) for 39 yards for Harry, matching Edelman for the team lead in receptions. Assuming he can get past the current health concern, Harry will serve as one of New England's top-three options at wide receiver.

Dorsett (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Dorsett began last practice week as a limited participant, so this doesn't necessarily mean he's making progress. The limited showing illustrates that he's at least avoided a setback, though he'll probably need to graduate to full activity Thursday or Friday to ensure he makes his Seahawks debut Sunday versus his former team, the Patriots.

Aiyuk (hamstring) wasn't listed on the 49ers' injury report Wednesday.

Aiyuk missed his first potential game as a professional this past Sunday, but the 2020 first-round pick now is poised to make his debut this weekend against the Jets. With the hamstring injury behind him, he may serve as one of Jimmy Garoppolo's top receivers right away. Not only is Deebo Samuel (foot) on injured reserve, but stud tight end George Kittle is tending to a sprained left knee. Currently, Kendrick Bourne, Aiyuk, Trent Taylor, Dante Pettis and newcomer Mohamed Sanu are the healthy wide receivers on the 49ers' roster.

Tennessee promoted Westerbrook-Ikhine to its 53-man roster Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports

The rookie out of Indiana got the call after he was shifted back to the practice roster Tuesday. With the team opening up a roster spot after waiving receiver Cody Hollister, Westbrook-Ikhine earned another shot. He failed to suit up in Monday's game against Denver as a healthy scratch, but he'll hope to make his NFL debut Sunday against Jacksonville.

St. Brown practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday due to a knee injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

St. Brown wasn't affected by an injury at all last week, only to be declared inactive for the season opener at Minnesota. Just days removed from that deactivation, he's tending to a knee injury. With his health somewhat compromised at the moment, it's difficult to project when he'll get to connect with Aaron Rodgers this season. St. Brown is firmly behind Davante Adams, Allen Lazard, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Malik Taylor on Green Bay's depth chart at wide receiver.