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Dorsett (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Jets.

Dorsett sat out Week 6 against the Giants due to a hamstring issue, but he now appears to have a good shot at retaking the field for Monday Night Football. With Josh Gordon (knee) ruled out, Dorsett could be in line for an expanded offensive role versus the Jets, in the event that he's able to suit up.

The Redskins cut Sims on Saturday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Sims was cut to make room for running back Craig Reynolds on the active roster. The Alabama product appeared in just one game for the Redskins this season, in which he played two snaps on offense and was not targeted.

Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after missing practice all week.

While the questionable designation leaves the door open for the speedy wideout to play this weekend, a full slate of missed practices doesn't bode well on that front. Added clarity on Brown's status should come as the Ravens' 4:25 p.m. EDT kickoff approaches, but the fact that the team plays during the second wave of games Sunday limits the lineup substitution options for those inclined to wait things out. If Browns end up being inactive, Willie Snead, Miles Boykin, Seth Roberts and Chris Moore would head the team's wideout corps against Seattle.

Dorsett (hamstring) remained limited at practice Friday.

While Dorsett seems to be trending in the right direction in advance of Monday night's game against the Jets, Josh Gordon (knee/ankle) is looking iffy for the contest following consecutive missed practices. If Gordon ends up being ruled out Saturday, Dorsett could see an expanded workload in Week 7, provided he's cleared to return to action.

Samuel (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Redskins, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Samuel will be idle for the first time this season after his groin injury prevented him from practicing in any fashion Wednesday through Friday. His absence may result in Jordan Matthews dressing for the first time as a 49er, though Kendrick Bourne seems to be the most likely candidate to see more regular work in three-receiver formations alongside Marquise Goodwin and Dante Pettis.

Kirk (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Kirk's game status was a foregone conclusion after coach Kliff Kingsbury referred to the wide receiver as a game-time decision earlier Friday. Kirk was a limited participant at each practice the past two weeks, never quite making it back to full participation. He reportedly still looks less than 100 percent in practice, but the Cardinals could bring him back into action if he looks good in pregame warmups before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. EST kickoff.

Patrick (hand) is expected to begin practicing next Week, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Patrick is nursing a fractured left hand, and he should be back to full health by the time he's eligible to return Week 11. Of course, it's worth bearing in mind that the Broncos may not opt to spend one of two available return designations on Patrick, with Drew Lock (thumb), Theo Riddick (shoulder) and Jake Butt (knee) also candidates to be activated.

Valdes-Scantling (knee/ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Davante Adams (toe) is ruled out and Geronimo Allison (chest/concussion) is listed as doubtful. Valdes-Scantling is left as the team's only starting wide receiver with a decent shot to play, but he acknowledged earlier Friday that he still needs more medical treatment before Sunday's 1 p.m. EDT kickoff. He's shaping up as a true game-time decision after missing practice each day this week.

Smith (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against the Bears, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

The Saints have managed just fine without their second-year receiver, but they'd probably like to have him in the lineup Sunday with both Alvin Kamara (ankle/knee) and Jared Cook (ankle) ruled out. Smith hasn't practiced since Week 5 and could miss time beyond Sunday.

Cobb (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

After logging no recorded activity in either of the Cowboys' first two practices of the week, Cobb took a step forward by participating in Friday's session on a limited basis. While he'll likely enter the weekend at less than 100 percent health, Cobb is expected to play if he experiences no further setbacks as Sunday's 8:20 p.m. EDT kickoff approaches, per Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.