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Cobb (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game at Seattle.

Cobb was one of four Packers who didn't travel with the team Tuesday, likely to receive more treatment with the hope some of them would be cleared to go to Seattle. None of the four will make the trip, though. In Cobb's place, Equanimeous St. Brown will work in three-wideout sets alongside Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

Coutee (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Earlier this week, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official website reported coach Bill O'Brien said Coutee was "trending upwards" in his recovery. If the rookie pass-catcher is able to return to action Sunday against Washington, he'll face competition for targets behind top wideout DeAndre Hopkins from newcomer Demaryius Thomas, who is in line to play his second game for Houston.

Diggs (rib) practiced fully Wednesday.

Held out of the Vikings' previous game Week 9 against the Lions due to a rib injury, Diggs is healthy on the other side of Minnesota's Week 10 bye. In conjunction with handling every practice rep Wednesday, the wideout told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that he was confident he "will play" Sunday at Chicago. With his ribs back to 100 percent, Diggs will take aim at a Bears defense that has allowed 8.2 yards per target and eight touchdowns to wide receivers in nine games this season.

Thielen was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to calf and lower-back injuries.

Thielen's eight-game streak with at least 100 receiving yards to start the season was broken in the Vikings' previous game Week 9 versus the Lions, but he made up for it with his seventh touchdown of the campaign. Following the team's Week 10 bye, the wide receiver is tending to a pair of injuries, but his presence at practice in some capacity dispels some of the worry about his upcoming availability. No matter, Thielen's status should be watched closely to learn whether an absence is possible Sunday in Chicago.

Godwin didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

The absence comes just days after Godwin posted a season-high 103 yards receiving versus the Redskins, during which he caught all seven of his targets. He may be getting held out Wednesday as a precaution, but his activity level should be monitored closely as the week goes on to learn if he's at risk of missing Sunday's game against the Giants.

Jones (knee) was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Jones tried to return to Sunday's 34-22 loss to the Bears after suffering a bone bruise in the third quarter, but he ultimately wasn't able to play through the injury and had to sit out late in the game. While fortunate to avoid ligament damage, the 28-year-old wideout is no lock to be ready in time for the Lions' Week 11 game against the Panthers. Detroit may have little choice but to pepper Kenny Golladay with targets.

The Dolphins signed Butler to a contract Wednesday.

Butler gives the Dolphins needed wideout depth with DeVante Parker (shoulder) and Jakeem Grant (leg) currently hurting. Even if both receivers are unable to play coming out of the Dolphins' Week 11 bye, Butler will still be behind at least Kenny Stills and Danny Amendola in the pecking order at the position.

Coach Jay Gruden said the recent MRI of Crowder's ankle revealed "some issues in there," Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Crowder has missed five consecutive games due to an ankle injury and has yet to return to full health. In addition to his comment regarding the MRI, Gruden told Les Carpenter of The Washington Post that he Crowder "needs a little more time." Crowder isn't expected to practice until Thursday -- at the earliest -- this week, but Gruden's thoughts don't exactly inspire confidence that the wide receiver will be able to play Sunday against the Texans.

Smith (knee) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, but was able to get in some work on the side with the Panthers' training staff, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Smith has resumed running and said Tuesday he feels much better, but he still seems to be in danger of missing a fourth consecutive game. D.J. Moore would be primed for another start if Smith can't play Sunday in Detroit.

The Raiders signed Blacknall off their practice squad Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Blacknall has been called up to Oakland's 53-man roster following the news that Martavis Bryant (knee) is expected to miss multiple games due to a PCL injury. The undrafted rookie out of Penn State has a chance to make his NFL debut against the Cardinals in Week 11, and will likely play most of his snaps on special teams.