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Covey (neck) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

Covey has been sidelined for the Eagles' last two games due to a neck injury. While he didn't end up playing in the Eagles' Week 15 win over the Steelers despite logging a full practice, it appears he is on track to play against the Commanders on Sunday.

Jones (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Jones has been sidelined for the Bengals' last seven games due to a groin injury, so Wednesday's limited session could be a sign he's nearing a return to the field. The second-year wideout's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best indication of whether he can return in Week 16, when the Bengals host the Browns. If Jones misses his eighth consecutive game Sunday, expect Khalil Herbert and Isaiah Williams to serve as Cincinnati's top kick and punt returners, respectively.

Baker (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Baker was sidelined for the Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Cardinals due to a concussion, which he disclosed Wednesday that he sustained during a car accident, per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Though the rookie told Reiss that he passed the concussion protocol, Baker will still likely need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday in order to play Sunday against the Bills. Baker has failed to register a catch over his eight appearances on the season.

Meyers (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Meyers had his reps capped in practices Thursday and Friday due to the same injury, but he was deemed a full participant Saturday and entered Monday's loss to the Falcons without an injury designation. With no reported setbacks coming out of Monday's contest, Meyers' limitations Wednesday may have well been maintenance-related. The expectation is that Meyers will be available for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, a contest in which the Raiders should welcome Aidan O'Connell (knee) back to the lineup after the quarterback was inactive Week 15.

Tillman (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Tillman has missed Cleveland's past three games, and while Wednesday's limited session was a step in the right direction, he has yet to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, per Cabot. Head coach Kevin Stefanski expressed optimism Monday regarding Tillman's chances of suiting up Sunday against the Bengals, but even if the wideout returns to action, he would be tough to trust in fantasy lineups with the Browns shifting to Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center.

Bateman was added to the injury report Wednesday as a limited participant due to a foot injury.

Bateman wasn't listed Tuesday when the Ravens released their first Week 16 injury report ahead of Saturday's home game against the Steelers. His Thursday practice participation should provide a better idea about whether Bateman is actually in any danger of missing Saturday's contest. Fellow wideout Nelson Agholor (concussion) seems unlikely to play, leaving Tylan Wallace and Devontez Walker as depth options behind No. 1 receiver Zay Flowers while Diontae Johnson remains away from the team.

Moore (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Moore appears to have a picked up a concussion in the Panthers' loss the Cowboys on Sunday, despite playing 28 offensive snaps and catching two of his four targets for 19 yards. The veteran wideout's limited session Wednesday is promising, but he still must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 16, when the Panthers play the Cardinals.

Pittman didn't practice Wednesday due to a back injury.

Pittman handled a 96 percent snap share in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos, finishing with six catches for 58 yards on nine targets while also losing a fumble. The wideout had managed a back issue earlier this season and sat out a Week 10 loss to the Bills because of it, but he had been a full practice participant ahead of each of the past four games. His absence Wednesday is thus somewhat unexpected, but Pittman would put to rest most of the concern about his health heading into Sunday's game against the Titans by practicing in some fashion Thursday.

Higgins was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a knee injury and rest, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Higgins doesn't seem to be in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Browns, though a return to full participation Thursday or Friday would help put his fantasy managers at ease. He has played in four consecutive games after missing three due to a quadricep injury, posting 328 receiving yards and three touchdowns since his return.

Legette (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.

Legette made an early exit from this past Sunday's loss to the Cowboys due to a groin injury, but his injury has been reclassified as a hip issue on the Panthers' first Week 16 injury report. Head coach Dave Canales told Steve Reed of the Associated Press on Monday that the Panthers consider Legette week-to-week and unlikely to play Sunday against the Cardinals, so the wideout's lack of on-field work Wednesday isn't a surprise. Considering Canales' comments, the Panthers seem likely to rule out Legette for the Week 16 contest on Friday.