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Cooks (concussion) practiced in full Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at Denver, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Players can be listed as full practice participants on injury reports and not actually be cleared from the concussion protocol, so Cooks' status will be monitored in advance of Sunday's 4:05 PM ET kickoff. As evidence, coach Sean McVay expects Cooks and Cooper Kupp (concussion) to be cleared by an independent neurologist Saturday, per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com. Assuming Cooks gets over this final hurdle, he'll take on a Broncos defense that has conceded 7.8 YPT and six touchdowns to wideouts in five games this season.

Carter caught his lone pass attempt for 11 yards in Thursday's 34-13 win over the Giants.

Carter was only on the field for two offensive snaps in the victory, but that counts as a vast improvement over the past two weeks when the 25-year-old didn't play anything but special teams. The Sacramento State product also handled a total of seven punt and kick returns in this one, fumbling one of them and falling on it. Even those opportunities may run dry once Darren Sproles (hamstring) returns.

Parker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

While testing out his quad injury Friday, Parker put in a full practice session, which typically would be enough to clear a player for game action. However, the wide receiver himself said Thursday that he wasn't "really sure" whether he'd be available Week 6, per Joe Schad. If he's active Sunday, Parker will take on a Chicago defense that has allowed 9.3 YPT and four touchdowns to wide receivers this season.

Butler is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to a groin injury, Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Butler was a late addition to the Cowboys' injury report as a limited participant during Friday's practice, though the groin issue may not be severe enough to keep him sidelined Sunday. Butler's potential absence shouldn't have much of an impact on the Cowboys' offense, however, as the receiver has played just one offensive snap this season.

Crowder (ankle) will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Panthers, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Crowder worked with the training staff on a side field during Friday's practice, with coach Jay Gruden commenting afterward that he still needs to see the slot receiver run before a final decision is made. That doesn't sound especially promising, but we probably won't know for sure until Washington releases its inactive list around 11:30 AM ET on Sunday. With Paul Richardson (shoulder/knee) and Josh Doctson (heel) also listed as questionable, the team may need to rely on Maurice Harris and Brian Quick.

Byrd was officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Redskins with an ankle injury, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.

Byrd was battling a knee injury earlier in the season, but he was added to the injury report and was unable to practice Thursday. The 25-year-old has played in two games this season, returning four punts for 44 yards. D.J. Moore should again fill in as the primary return man for the Panthers.

Crowder (ankle) is working off to the side with the training staff during Friday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Listed as a non-participant the past two days, Crowder will be no better than 'limited' when Washington releases the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Panthers. With Paul Richardson (knee/shoulder) also uncertain to play, No. 4 wideout Maurice Harris could find himself handling a major role. Josh Doctson (heel) would also stand to benefit from a Crowder or Richardson absence, assuming his own injury checks out okay. Another update will be available Friday afternoon when the injury report comes out.

Head coach Mike McCarthy said Cobb (hamstring) will work with the Packers' rehab group Friday, Michael Cohen of The Athletic reports.

McCarthy said the same thing prior to Thursday's practice and Cobb was still able to get in a limited session, so it remains to be seen what level he will participate at Friday. Any participation at all would move Cobb closer to returning to action Monday against the 49ers.

Pryor (groin) rejoined the Jets on Friday, Josina Anderson of ESPN reports.

Pryor did not practice Thursday while tending to a personal matter, but he is back with the team as of Friday morning. He figures to take part in Friday's practice, and the Jets will reveal his status for Week 6 after the session comes to a close.

Shepard caught three of seven targets for 37 yards in Thursday's 34-13 loss to the Eagles.

The Giants passing game struggled all game, and Shepard's production suffered as a result. Making matters worse for Shepard, Evan Engram could be back next week, providing another key mouth to feed.