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Taylor (back) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

This is a step in the right direction after Taylor was held out of practice all last week and listed as doubtful before being inactive for Monday's 33-30 loss to the Packers. Kendrick Bourne filled in as San Francisco's No. 3 wide receiver, catching one of three targets for 22 yards. The role doesn't offer much promise with franchise quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) out for the season.

Pettis (knee) returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

This is the rookie's first practice in any capacity since he injured his knee in a Week 4 loss to the Chargers. It'll be difficult to have confidence in Pettis suiting up for Sunday's game against the Rams unless he returns to full participation by the end of the week. He'll likely serve as the Niners' No. 4 wideout whenever he's available to play.

Robinsonwas a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a groin injury, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Robinson scored touchdowns on either side of the Bears' Week 5 bye and has otherwise averaged 11.7 yards per reception and 7.4 yards per target in his new digs. As the Bears get ready for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots, he'll have two more sessions to ditch his injury designation.

Coutee (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

The Texans continue to list Coutee on the injury report despite no hint that he has suffered a setback since making his NFL debut Week 4. He'll face a tough Jacksonville defense this Sunday, though the matchup could direct targets away from DeAndre Hopkins (foot) and Will Fuller (hip), which would seem to work in the slot receiver's favor.

Hopkins (foot) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Hopkins was listed with the same injury last week before suiting up Sunday in a 20-13 win over the Bills and catching five of six targets for 63 yards and a touchdown. His presence on the injury report has become a non-issue, but the same can't be said about his Week 7 matchup with Jacksonville. Hopkins will likely draw plenty of attention from All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey throughout the day.

Coach Sean McVay said Kupp (knee) won't play Sunday against the 49ers, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

McVay hinted at a possible absence for Kupp earlier in the week and provided more definitive word Wednesday. With Kupp sidelined for at least one game, Josh Reynolds will join Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods in the three-wideout formations that comprise the vast majority of the Los Angeles offense. Given that he's recovering from an MCL sprain, Kupp is in danger of missing time beyond Week 7.

Anderson didn't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, Darryl Slater of NJ.com reports.

Terrelle Pryor (groin) also missed Wednesday's practice, while Quincy Enunwa (ankle) is on track to sit out multiple games. Anderson's absence from practice is a notable development given the banged-up state of the Jets' receiving corps, but it's not yet known if he's actually in any danger of missing Sunday's game against the Vikings. If Anderson is ultimately able to go, he and Jermaine Kearse would work as the Jets' top two receivers in Week 7.

Coach Hue Jackson said Perriman could have a significant role during Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Perriman's track record doesn't inspire any confidence, but it wouldn't be crazy for the Browns to give him a shot when the other options are unproven commodities in Damion Ratley and Da'Mari Scott. With Rashard Higgins (knee) expected to miss another game and rookie Antonio Callaway struggling to do anything with his targets, the Browns are awfully thin at wide receiver behind top option Jarvis Landry. Jackson noted that Perriman looked good Wednesday during his first practice with the team after the 2015 first-round pick signed a contract with the Browns over the weekend.

Coach Jay Gruden called Crowder (ankle) "iffy" for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Crowder didn't take part in practice Wednesday, which Gruden indicated would be the case back on Monday. During his post-practice media session, Gruden told Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic that Crowder wouldn't return to the field until Friday, at the earliest. Before he attempts to prove the health of his ankle, Crowder will remain embedded with the Redskins' rehab group.

Byrd (ankle) is not listed on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.

Byrd was sidelined for Sunday's loss to the Redskins, but appears to have recovered from his ankle issue. The 25-year-old should serve as the Panthers' primary return man going forward.