NFL Player News

Adams (toe) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at San Francisco, Olivia Reiner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

After the Packers' Week 11 bye, Adams remained limited in practice due to the toe injury that forced DNPs from Weeks 5 through 8. Still, it won't stop him from suiting for a third consecutive contest versus a 49ers defense that has conceded just 6.7 yards per target and nine total touchdowns to wide receivers in 10 games this season.

Samuel (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

All eyes will be on the 49ers' inactive list Sunday evening, with Samuel, Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) and George Kittle (knee/ankle) considered game-time decisions ahead of the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. It's a good sign for the Niners that all three players were able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday, potentially setting up a situation where Jimmy Garoppolo has all his key pass catchers available. However, coach Kyle Shanahan hasn't been willing to provide much insight, so it's best to view the entire group as truly questionable. Samuel, Sanders and Kittle all wore no-contact jerseys at Friday's practice.

Dorsett (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys after logging limited practices Thursday and Friday.

Also limited Friday and listed as questionable by the Patriots were fellow receivers Mohamed Sanu (ankle) and Julian Edelman (shoulder). We'd be surprised if Edelman was out against Dallas, but Sanu missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday, and it's unclear where Dorsett resides in the NFL's concussion protocol at this stage. We'll look for added clarity with regard to the trio's Week 12 status as Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff approaches, but N'Keal Harry and Jakobi Meyers are next in line for added snaps if the Patriots' wideout corps ends up shorthanded at all this weekend.

Agnew (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's contest against Washington.

Agnew suffered an ankle injury during Week 11's loss to the Cowboys. He didn't practice in any capacity this week. As long as Agnew is unable to play, expect Marvin Hall to field kick and punt returns.

Lockett (shin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Philadelphia, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Lockett benefitted from a well-timed bye after he picked up a shin injury during a Week 10 win over the 49ers. He should be fine to handle his usual role come Sunday, facing an Eagles defense that's had some issues covering wide receivers but has been much better in recent weeks.

Harris (hamstring) has been declared out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Harris was unable to practice at all during the week and will be forced to sit out a second consecutive game. Taysom Hill and Ted Ginn should fill in returning kicks.

Patrick (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills after practicing in a limited fashion again Friday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Patrick sat out Wednesday's practice before logging back-to-back sessions Thursday and Friday. If he does suit up for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET contest, look for Patrick to continue to work as the Broncos' No. 2 wide receiver behind Courtland Sutton. In his return to game action this past weekend, Patrick -- who had fractured his left hand in Week 1 -- started opposite Sutton and hauled in four of his seven targets for 77 yards in a 27-23 loss to Minnesota.

Agholor (knee) was held out of Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle.

Absent from practice Wednesday through Friday, the struggling slot receiver nonetheless seems to have a shot at playing, as coach Doug Pederson mentioned Friday morning that Agholor is trending in the right direction. The Eagles also have Jordan Howard (shoulder) and Alshon Jeffery (ankle) listed as questionable, so their inactive list will need to be monitored before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. Jordan Matthews, Mack Hollins and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside are depth options at wide receiver.

Shepard has been cleared from the concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's game against the Bears.

A full practice participant throughout the week, Shepard gained clearance Friday afternoon from an independent neurologist. He'll suit up for the first time since Week 5, joining Golden Tate and Darius Slayton in three-wide formations. A road matchup with the Bears defense isn't easy, but there should at least be a few extra targets to go around with tight ends Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion) both ruled out for Sunday's game.

Cain could be utilized as the Steelers' third wide receiver Sunday at Cincinnati, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Cain signed with the Steelers off the Colts' practice squad last Saturday, but he may find an immediate offensive role for his new team with JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) sidelined. A quality performance could go a long way toward securing the 23-year-old's spot on the 53-man roster.