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Perriman (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Perriman's presence on the field for back-to-back practices -- albeit in limited fashion -- is an encouraging sign for his availability heading into Sunday's matchup with the Giants. Even when entering the past two weeks healthier, however, Perriman has struggled to make much of impact in the Buccaneers' passing game. Through his first two games with the team, Perriman has corralled just two of nine targets for 10 yards.

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

Slayton has logged two straight limited practice sessions. The rookie fifth-round pick didn't practice at all during the first two weeks of the season, so his partial participation is a step in the right direction. Slayton is making progress towards his NFL debut, though it remains to be seen whether he'll be available Sunday versus the Buccaneers.

Shepard (concussion) practiced in full Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

There's an expectation from coach Pat Shurmur that Shepard will clear the final hurdle in the concussion protocol Thursday, according to Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York. First, Shepard wasn't donning a red non-contact jersey in practice, per Ryan Dunleavy of The Newark Star-Ledger. Shepard's ensuing listing on the injury report is further evidence that he's closing in on full health. However, it's unclear if he's gained clearance from an independent neurologist, so his status for Week 3 remains in a holding pattern.

Shepard (concussion) was on the field for the start of Thursday's practice and wasn't sporting a non-contact jersey, Ryan Dunleavy of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Shepard was listed as a limited participant while donning the red no-contact jersey at the Giants' first session of the week Wednesday, but he appears poised to upgrade to full participation Thursday. According to Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York, coach Pat Shurmur said that he expects Shepard to gain clearance from the concussion protocol later Thursday, which would put the wideout on track to suit up Sunday at Tampa Bay. Shepard's expected return should provide a nice boost to a Giants offense that will be breaking in a new starting quarterback in Daniel Jones this weekend.

Moore (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Moore was able to work in a limited fashion ahead of this past Sunday's game, when he was ultimately inactive. Coach Pete Carroll is more optimistic this time around, saying Moore has a "really good chance" to play Sunday versus the Saints, according to Liz Mathews of USA Today. The Seahawks' passing volume can change dramatically on a week-to-week basis, but fantasy owners that can hone in on the correct games could find value in Moore. He is a talented receiver who can stretch the field (15.5 aDOT in 2018), and he had eight catches of 20-plus yards last year. Expect rookie DK Metcalf to cut into that total, but Moore still has value in deeper leagues and as a tournament DFS play once healthy.

Smith (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Smith was removed in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 27-9 loss to the Rams with an ankle injury, and X-rays were ordered up. While the exam presumably happened, coach Sean Payton wouldn't provide an update on Smith's status Monday, per the Saints' official site. With no clarification on the nature of the issue, Smith's practice reps, or lack thereof, will indicate whether he has a chance to suit up Week 3 in Seattle.

Allen (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Allen was on the field for 59 of a possible 65 snaps on offense in Week 2's loss to the Lions, and with no reported setbacks in that contest, we suspect that his limitations Wednesday were maintenance-related.

Ward could be promoted to the active roster since Alshon Jeffery (calf) and DeSean Jackson (abdomen) could miss Sunday's game versus the Lions, Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Jackson almost certainly will sit out, while Jeffery is trending in the same direction. Without those two, the Eagles only have three healthy receivers and haven't signed anyone else. Since Ward practices with the team daily, there's a good chance he'll be signed to the active roster by Sunday.

The Saints promoted Humphrey from their practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Humphrey spent the offseason with New Orleans. He didn't survive roster cut-down day, but now finds his way to the 53-man unit following the placement of Keith Kirkwood (hamstring) on IR. The talented rookie out of Texas will work to make use of his impressive hands and route running to carve out a depth role in the Saints' wideout corps, though he could be limited to special teams to start.

Shepherd (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice estimate, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

The Packers didn't hold a practice Wednesday, but Shepherd would've been able to participate in a limited fashion if they had. Shepherd appears to have a decent chance of making his NFL debut Sunday versus the Broncos, which is supported by the Packers trading Trevor Davis to the Raiders on Wednesday. Davis was the team's punt and kick returner, so his departure opens the door for Shepherd to take over for the former (recent addition Tremon Smith should handle kickoffs) and add depth to the wideout corps.