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Adams (toe) was spotted in a helmet at Thursday's padded practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

The Packers won't reveal how much work Adams was able to handle until they release Thursday's injury report, but he seems to be taking the next step after practicing Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a toe injury Week 4.

Shepard (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

It's Shepard first full workout since he sustained his second concussion of the season in the Giants' Week 5 loss to the Vikings. While Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record notes that the Giants are optimistic Shepard will be ready to return from a three-game absence to play Monday against Dallas, the wideout will first need to receive clearance from an independent neurologist. If he gets the green light to play, Shepard should step back in as the Giants' No. 1 wideout, which would likely result in a drop off in targets for Golden Tate (30 over the past three games).

The Seahawks signed Thompson to the practice squad Thursday, per the NFL's official transactions report.

Thompson recently parted ways with Kansas City's practice squad, and he'll now look to make the most of his opportunity in Seattle. The undrafted rookie out of Toledo flashed during the preseason with the Chiefs, notching 12 catches for 108 yards.

Bellamy (shoulder/foot) will not participate in Thursday's practice, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Bellamy has now missed two consecutive practices due to shoulder and foot issues. The depth wideout appears to be trending toward inactivity versus the Dolphins on Sunday.

Ford was waived by the Dolphins on Wednesday.

Ford played in four games for the Dolphins over the past two seasons and totaled two catches for nine yards. CB Ken Crawley was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.

Valdes-Scantling (ankle/knee) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Valdes-Scantling has been hit or miss this season, even with Davante Adams (toe) out of commission the past four games. During that span, most of Valdes-Scantling's production came on two long receptions against the Raiders in Week 7. Adams returned to practice Wednesday, so Packers opponents may soon have to contend with the team's top wide receiver, freeing up the downfield threat that is Valdes-Scantling.

Adams (toe) was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Adams put in some on-field work last week, but this marks the first time he received a designation other than DNP since suffering a toe injury Week 4. He's missed four games in the process and still feels some discomfort while pushing off his right foot, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Coach Matt LaFleur told Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette that the Packers are taking Adams' situation "day by day," and there are "no guarantees" that the wideout will return to play Sunday against the Chargers in L.A. Still, Adams has put himself in a position to be cleared by the Packers' medical staff after Wednesday's showing.

Shepherd cleared waivers and signed with the Packers' practice squad, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Shepherd's struggles on punt return are well-documented, as he finished with negative-9 yards, muffed a punt in Week 6 and allowed the ball to bounce to the two-yard line in Week 8. That was enough to cut him and bring back Tremon Smith. The Packers had a lot of faith in Shepherd coming out of training camp as an undrafted rookie, so they hope he can develop into a more-dependable asset at some point.

Berrios (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Berrios was active for Sunday's loss to the Jaguars but only played five snaps on special teams. The 24-year-old received the questionable tag after only working as a limited participant last week, so he certainly doesn't need a full practice in order to suit up for Week 9.

Bellamy didn't participate at Wednesday's practice due to foot and shoulder.

Bellamy last dealt with the shoulder issue heading into Week 6, but he appears to have aggravated the injury in addition to the new foot issue. The 30-year-old has played only five offensive snaps over the last three games and has primarily worked on special teams.