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Lazard (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game at San Francisco, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Lazard has been dealing with an ankle issue since Week 17, causing the Packers to place a cap on his practice reps. As evidence, he logged limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before finishing the week with a 'full' tag. While he had a five-yard rush and otherwise wasn't targeted last Sunday against the Seahawks, Lazard's target share in the final 11 contests of the regular season amounted to 4.7 per game.

Humphries (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Humphries logged a full slate of limited practices this week, signaling that he has a chance to return to action this weekend for the first time since Dec. 1. Prior to suffering his ankle injury Week 13, Humphries hauled in 37 of his 47 targets for 374 yards and two TDs. If he does suit up Sunday, it remains to be seen how heavily he'll be utilized, but the 26-year-old would, at a minimum, give the Titans another receiving option out of the slot, while costing Tajae Sharpe some snaps.

Lazard (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

With back-to-back capped sessions this week, Lazard seems to be operating under a maintenance plan to ensure he's ready for the NFC Championship Game at San Francisco. Friday's injury report may have the final word on his upcoming availability.

Humphries (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

We'll circle back on Humphries' status Friday to see if he's listed as questionable or minus an injury designation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, but back-to-back practices with no reported setbacks have the Titans' slot man (who last suited up Dec. 1) trending in the right direction.

Humphries (ankle) returned to a limited practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Humphries didn't practice at all last week, so his return to the field Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity, is an encouraging sign. For now, the Titans' slot man -- who has missed the team's last six games -- can be viewed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs.

Lazard (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

During the media-access part of the session, Lazard was spotted off to the side riding a stationary bike, but his activity level indicates he got in some reps on the field. Still, the Packers went about the day without helmets and pads, so his workload Thursday and Friday will be telling for his status for Sunday's NFC Championship Game in San Francisco. Before being limited to 31 percent of the offensive snaps in last week's win over the Seahawks, Lazard had played at least 55 percent in six straight contests, effectively acting as the No. 2 wide receiver behind Davante Adams.

Erickson notched a 16-yard reception across four targets in the Bengals' Week 17 win over the Browns. He finished the season with 43 catches for 529 yards and zero touchdowns to go along with 157 punt return yards.

Erickson will be a free agent this upcoming offseason, and it's uncertain whether the Bengals intend to re-sign him. He lost the primary kick-return duties this season, so his utility to the team has diminished despite being more active on offense.

Treadwell recorded nine receptions for 184 yards and a touchdown over 13 regular-season games in 2019.

Treadwell didn't make the team out of training camp, but he rejoined the Vikings before Week 4 and played the remainder of the team's regular-season slate. The 2016 first-round pick logged more than 20 offensive snaps on just one occasion, which came in Week 17 when the team rested its starters. Treadwell was then a healthy inactive for the first playoff game before suiting up and logging just three snaps in Saturday's divisional-round loss to the 49ers. Treadwell will be an unrestricted free agent this spring, and even if he re-ups with the Vikings, he'll be far from a lock to make the roster.

Lazard (ankle) didn't participate during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Lazard missed some time in Sunday's divisional-round win over the Seahawks when teammate Aaron Jones fell on his legs. An ankle injury was cited at the time, which followed a week of practice in which Lazard was a full participant despite an ankle issue. The injury may be a residual effect from the regular season, but there doesn't seem to be any worry about his availability for this weekend's NFC Championship Game at San Francisco. Ultimately, Lazard's activity level to kick off this week will be noted later Wednesday.

Thompson signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

The 24-year-old spent a week on Seattle's practice squad in the middle of the season and then rejoined the unit prior to the divisional-round loss in Green Bay. Thompson went undrafted out of Toledo in the spring and is still looking to make his NFL debut.