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Phillips was signed off the Bills' practice squad and promoted to the active roster Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Phillips replaced Robert Foster on Buffalo's 53-man roster and heads towards a depth role during Sunday's game against the Colts. The undrafted rookie was an offseason standout, and he'll work to earn offensive snaps as the season progresses.

Anderson (hamstring) was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice, Darryl Slater of NJ.com reports.

Anderson's ability to handle every rep of practice implies that his absence for the team's first session of the week Wednesday was probably maintenance-related. After breaking out for three receptions for 123 yards and two touchdows in the Week 5 win over the Broncos, Anderson regressed in Sunday's win over the Colts, hauling in only three of five targets for 39 yards. Though efficiency could remain an issue for the Jets' top downfield threat, Anderson should at least benefit from an uptick in target volume Week 7 against the Vikings with No. 1 receiver Quincy Enunwa (ankle) already ruled out for the contest.

Ridley (ankle) was present at the part of Thursday's practice open to the media but didn't have a helmet or shells, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Ridley was somewhat active during warmups, but it's unclear if he'll practice in a limited capacity, as coach Dan Quinn told McClure earlier Thursday. Fortunately for Ridley, an MRI was returned clean on his injured left ankle, which is thought to be a bone bruise. While the lack of the aforementioned equipment implies he may not practice, the Falcons' first Week 7 injury report will confirm his activity level.

Crowder (ankle) won't participate in Thursday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Crowder's absence was expected after coach Jay Gruden previously suggested that the wideout would be withheld from the first two practice sessions of the week and was "iffy" for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. As such, Crowder's involvement in Friday's practice (or lack thereof) will prove most telling with regard to his Week 7 status. Crowder previously sat out the Redskins' Week 6 win over the Panthers with the injury, so he may need to log a full session Friday to avoid a designation heading into the weekend.

Raymond was cut from the Giants' practice squad Thursday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Raymond joined the Giants' practice squad earlier this week after spending the offseason with the team, but he was cut to make room for Corey Coleman. A third-year wideout, Raymond caught one pass in eight games last season and will look to earn a depth role elsewhere in the league.

Pryor (groin) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

With Pryor not even stretching with his teammates prior to the session, it's expected that he'll be listed as a non-participant on the Jets' practice report for the second straight day. Pryor sustained the groin injury during Sunday's 42-34 win over the Colts, dimming the impact of his best outing (five receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown on six targets) since Week 2. If the groin issue prevents Pryor from playing Week 7 against the Vikings, the Jets would suddenly be quite shorthanded at receiver with top target Quincy Enunwa in line to miss multiple games with a high-ankle sprain.

Anderson (hamstring) was on the field for the start of Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Anderson was listed as a non-participant in the Jets' first practice of the week, but it appears he'll at least upgrade to a limited session Thursday. The Jets will provide clarity on the extent of Anderson's involvement when they submit their practice report later in the day. There's been no indication thus far from the team that Anderson is in major jeopardy of missing Sunday's game against the Vikings, and his return to practice seemingly supports that notion.

Ridley (ankle) is expected to return to practice on a limited basis Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN reports.

Ridley already had his MRI come back clean, and the belief in Falcons camp is that he is dealing with a bone bruise. The fact that the rookie is getting in reps Thursday is encouraging, but his practice status will still be something to monitor throughout the week. Both he and fellow receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) are a bit banged up, but an extra day certainly helps their chances of suiting up Monday night against the Giants.

Butler (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Butler sat out Sunday's victory over Jacksonville with a groin injury but seems to have fully recovered. The veteran wideout appears on track to suit up for Sunday's game against Washington but is unlikely to receive substantial targets behind Allen Hurns, Michael Gallup, Cole Beasley, Tavon Austin and Deonte Thompson.

Reynolds was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a hand injury, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Meanwhile, coach Sean McVay has already ruled out Cooper Kupp (knee) for Sunday's game at San Francisco, leaving Reynolds as the No. 3 wide receiver so long as he's able to play through the injury. The second-year pro is primed for a heavy snap count, as the Rams have used three-receiver formations on 95 percent of their plays through six games. Reynolds struggled to make anything of his limited opportunities as a rookie, catching 11 of 24 targets for 104 yards and one touchdown.