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Cobb (hamstring) practiced fully Thursday, Michael Cohen of The Athletic reports.

Cobb is thus ready to go for Sunday's visit to Chicago, whose defense has been yielding to opposing wide receivers this season. In 12 contests, the unit has allowed 14.2 receptions and 171.5 yards per game to go with 12 touchdowns to the position. One of those scores was a 75-yarder by Cobb that served as the game-winner Week 1.

Goodwin was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice due to a calf injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Both Goodwin and fellow starting wideout Austin Pettis (foot) were unlisted on the 49ers' initial Week 15 injury report Wednesday before appearing on Thursday's version as limited participants. That seemingly points to both receiving some maintenance Thursday, but the team's final injury report Friday will offer clarity on whether either player is truly in any danger of siting out Sunday against the Seahawks. After missing the previous two games due to a personal matter, Goodwin returned to action last weekend against Denver in a restricted capacity, playing just 24 of the 49ers' 72 offensive snaps (33 percent) and finishing with two receptions for 20 yards. Assuming his calf injury proves to be a non-issue, Goodwin should see a heightened workload versus Seattle.

Pettis was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice due to a foot injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Both Pettis and fellow starting wideout Marquise Goodwin (calf) were unlisted on the 49ers' initial Week 15 injury report Wednesday before appearing on Thursday's version as limited participants. That seemingly points to both players receiving some maintenance Thursday, but the team's final injury report Friday will offer clarity on whether Pettis or Goodwin are truly in any danger of siting out Sunday against the Seahawks. Goodwin's return from a two-game absence last weekend against Denver didn't prove too detrimental to Pettis' production, as the rookie drew exactly seven targets and reached the end zone for the third straight contest.

Robinson (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The lone player on the Bears' Week 15 injury report, Robinson doesn't seem in any peril of sitting out Sunday in Green Bay. Coach Matt Nagy labeled Robinson's absence from Wednesday's practice as a maintenance day, and the wideout's involvement in Thursday's session has him trending in the right direction as the weekend approaches. During his Bears debut in the season opener against this same Packers squad, Robinson was targeted seven times, reeling in four of them for 61 yards.

Gibson (wrist) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Gibson is managing a wrist injury of undisclosed severity, putting his status for Sunday's tilt against the Rams in Question. The second-year wideout has seen only target all season, so his tentative absence would be unlikely to have a large impact on Philadelphia's offense. If Gibson were to miss any time, Wendell Smallwood would slot in as the Eagles' top kick returner.

Offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said Thursday that Rogers (knee) looks "healthy" since returning to practice Nov. 28, but he wouldn't commit to the receiver being activated from the PUP list ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

NFL rules afford teams 21 days to evaluate players on the PUP list or injured reserve for a return to the roster once they resume practicing, so the Steelers can wait until at least Dec. 19 before a decision on Rogers' status is made. However, the team might have some extra incentive to add another receiver to the ranks in advance of a Week 15 matchup that projects as an offensive shootout. Given Rogers' lengthy layoff, it's unlikely the Steelers would count on him to play significant snaps if activated, but the 25-year-old could eventually unseat Ryan Switzer as the team's primary slot man once his conditioning is no longer a concern.

Chark (quadriceps) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

With no recorded practice activity since tweaking his left quad in Week 11 against the Steelers, Chark looks destined to miss a fourth consecutive game Sunday against Washington. Official confirmation on that front should arrive Friday, shortly after the Jaguars' final practice of the week concludes.

Carter (concussion) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Jets.

Carter practiced fully both Wednesday and Thursday, paving the way for his availability this weekend. Carter's potential utility in deeper PPR formats is tied to the status of Keke Coutee (hamstring), who the team lists as questionable for Saturday's contest. If Coutee is unable to play, Carter would likely serve as the Texans' primary slot man in Week 15, alongside top wideouts DeAndre Hopkins and Demaryius Thomas.

Hopkins (foot) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Jets.

Hopkins continues to be limited at practice, but as usual, he'll be out there on game day and on track to maintain his high-volume role in the Houston offense. He'll take aim at a Jets squad that snapped a six-game slide with a 27-23 win over the Bills this past Sunday.

Crowder (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Crowder's return to full activity should clear up any lingering concern that he may have suffered a setback with the ankle injury that sidelined him for seven games before he suited up in the last two contests. The wideout caught two of seven targets for 87 yards and a touchdown in the Week 14 loss to the Giants and could draw more volume in the passing game Sunday in Jacksonville with top tight end Jordan Reed (toe) and fellow starting receiver Josh Doctson (concussion) both seemingly trending toward sitting out.