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Cooper (quadriceps/ankle) admitted Thursday that he's uncertain if he'll be ready to play in Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Cooper is listed with two injuries on the Cowboys' official report, but it's the bruised quad he picked up in the Week 6 loss to the Jets that appears to be the greater concern. Though Cooper indicated he was feeling better Thursday, he was a non-participant in practice for the second straight day and was only able to do some running on the side. Cooper indicated he will try to practice Friday, and his activity level in that session should provide a better indication of his status for Week 7.

Brown (ankle) remained sidelined during Thursday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Given that Brown hasn't taken the field since Oct. 6, he's looking pretty iffy for Sunday's game against the Seahawks at this stage. His outlook on that front could brighten some, however, if he practices in any capacity Friday. If he remains out this weekend, Willie Snead, Miles Boykin, Seth Roberts and Chris Moore would once again head the team's wideout corps in Week 7.

Dorsett (hamstring) was "moving well" at practice Thursday, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

Dorsett sat out last Thursday's contest against the Giants, but he's trending toward a return to action Monday night against the Jets. If he ends up playing, Dorsett could return to a key role in the Patriots' offense if Josh Gordon (knee) -- who didn't practice Thursday -- ends up limited or out in Week 7.

Shepard (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Per Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record, Shepard remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and was donning a non-contact jersey during the portion of Thursday's session that was available to the media. Though Shepard appears to be progressing well from his second concussion of the season, he's no lock to clear the five-step protocol before Sunday's game against the Cardinals arrives. Wideouts Golden Tate and Darius Slayton and tight end Evan Engram and running back Saquon Barkley would represent Daniel Jones' top targets in the passing game in the event Shepard is sidelined for another game.

Coach Jason Garrett said he doesn't anticipate Cobb (back) participating in Thursday's practice, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Cobb and Amari Cooper (ankle/quadriceps) are both on track to miss a second straight day of practice Thursday, though the former suggested earlier in the week that he expects to participate in Friday's session in some fashion. Even if Cobb's prediction comes to pass, he seems likely to carry at least a questionable designation into Sunday's game against the Eagles. In the event both Cooper and Cobb are sidelined in Week 7, Michael Gallup (knee), Tavon Austin, Cedrick Wilson and Devin Smith would represent the top available options at receiver.

Coach Jason Garrett said that he doesn't anticipate Cooper (ankle/quadriceps) taking part in Thursday's practice, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Unless Cooper surprises and is able to take part in some light no-contact work, he'll go down as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day. The lack of activity to begin the week doesn't bode well for Cooper's chances of suiting up Sunday against the Eagles, but his involvement in Friday's practice (or lack thereof) will provide a clearer indication of which direction he's trending in.

Jones is expected to play a depth role against the Packers on Sunday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

With Tyrell Williams nursing a case of plantar fasciitis, the Raiders are expected to rely on a combination of Trevor Davis, Hunter Renfrow and Keelan Doss as starters at wide receiver. Jones, who was traded to Oakland from the Bills last week, projects to play reserve snaps alongside Marcell Ateman. Of course, if Jones is able to make the most of his limited opportunities against Green Bay, it's conceivable that the 2017 second-round pick could earn a larger offensive role going forward.

Doss is expected to see regular snaps in three-receiver sets alongside Hunter Renfrow and Trevor Davis in Sunday's game against the Packers, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

With coach Jon Gruden relaying Wednesday that Tyrell Williams (foot) is dealing with plantar fasciitis, the Raiders are likely to remain without their top wideout coming off a Week 6 bye. Williams' expected absence leaves the door open for Doss -- who played 55 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 5 win over Chicago -- to continue seeing ample work, though Tafur notes that newcomer Zay Jones and the recently re-signed Marcell Ateman should also see time at receiver. None of the Oakland depth receivers represent high-percentage fantasy options, as tight end Darren Waller and running back Josh Jacobs are locked in as the Raiders' clear top two skill-position players and should see the largest shares of the overall offensive touches.

The Bills signed McCloud to the practice squad Thursday.

McCloud was waived by the Panthers on Tuesday, and he wasted little time before signing on with Buffalo's practice squad. The second-year pro's fumbling problems became an issue in Carolina, and he'll now work to improve his ball security skills. If McCloud shows well on the practice squad, he could earn a promotion to the active roster later in the season.

Valdes-Scantling (ankle/knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Valdes-Scantling had his legs rolled up on during Monday's win against the Lions, but he toughed it out and still logged 77 percent of the Packers' offensive snaps by the end of the game. His production left something to be desired with Davante Adams out for a second consecutive contest -- two catches (on two targets) for 48 yards -- and Valdes-Scantling's own health now is a question mark. At the moment, the team's top three wide receivers (Geronimo Allison has a concussion) are dealing with injuries, which spurred the Packers to sign Ryan Grant on Wednesday.