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Conley was limited in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.

Conley likely picked up the ankle issue in the Week 13 loss to the Buccaneers, during which he hauled in four of five targets for 57 yards. There's not yet any reason to worry that the speedy wideout is in danger of missing any time, as he'll have two more opportunities to upgrade to full practice participation ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Chargers. Conley offers the Jaguars' offense a key downfield threat, so his availability would be a notable boon for rookie signal-caller Gardner Minshew.

Johnson was limited at practice Wednesday due to an illness.

The illness isn't likely to impact Johnson's Week 14 status, and that's a good thing, as fellow receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is still nursing a knee injury that clouds his availability for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Thielen (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Thielen wasn't able to handle any reps Wednesday, despite the Vikings holding a walk-through practice without pads. The star wideout was held out of Monday's loss to the Seahawks, and he's not trending in the right direction for Sunday's divisional contest against the Lions. Thielen will have two more chances to up his level of activity before the Vikings make a decision on his Week 14 availability. If Thielen were to miss any more time, Stefon Diggs, Bisi Johnson, Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith would once again will head Minnesota's pass-catching corps.

Chark was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a back injury.

Fellow wideout Chris Conley (ankle) was also limited, while Dede Westbrook missed Wednesday's session to tend to a personal matter. The receiver triumvirate will be worth monitoring over the next two days, but at least in Chark's case, there's nothing to suggest that he'll miss Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Thielen (hamstring) wasn't wearing a jersey during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Two days removed from a Week 13 loss at Seattle, the Vikings are holding a walk-through without pads, but Thielen doesn't appear to be a participant. Ultimately, Wednesday's practice report will reveal whether or not he fit in any reps as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury.

Campbell (hand) practiced fully Wednesday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Campbell has been out since fracturing his hand in Week 9, but his full participation at practice Wednesday suggests that he's trending toward a return to action Sunday against the Buccaneers. If he's ready to go this weekend, Campbell would provide the Colts' wideout corps with a much-needed boost, as top option T.Y. Hilton is iffy for Week 14 due to a calf injury.

Beckham (groin) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

As has been the case the last couple of weeks, Beckham's practice reps were managed Wednesday, but he should be fine for Sunday's game against Cincinnati. Beckham will look to bounce back from a three-catch, 29-yard effort in the Week 13 loss to the Steelers when he and the Browns take on a vulnerable Bengals defense. While there's little doubt about the wideout's status for Sunday's contest, quarterback Baker Mayfield is dealing with a hand injury that has thus far prevented him from throwing this week.

Pettis (knee) practiced on a side field Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Pettis isn't expected to play Sunday against the Saints, and his inability to practice with the team aligns with that notion. The second-year pro likely won't have much responsibility when he returns to action, as Emmanuel Sanders, Deebo Samuel and Kendrick Bourne are expected to lead the way.

Smith-Schuster called himself week-to-week Wednesday and ran for the first time since suffering his knee injury Nov. 14 against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Smith-Schuster only ran in a straight line Wednesday, but he's making clear progress in his recovery and appears to be close to making cuts again. The third-year wideout hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, but he'll need to take some significant steps forward in his recovery over the next two days of practice to gain clearance. James Washington, Diontae Johnson and Tevin Jones would likely handle the majority of the snaps in three-receiver formations if Smith-Schuster can't go in Week 14.

Cobb (illness) doesn't carry an injury designation for Thursday's game at Chicago, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Cobb's practice reps were impacted by an illness this week, but he nonetheless increased his workload by the day, culminating in full participation at Wednesday's walk-through session. Consequently, he's poised to suit up Thursday against a Bears defense that has given up 7.5 yards per target and seven touchdowns to wide receivers in 12 contests this season.