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Metcalf was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Metcalf was absent for two plays during this past Sunday's win at the Jets due to a knee issue, which he touched on Wednesday. "My foot went numb," he told Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. "(A doctor) came over, said what's wrong?" The situation was the result of a nerve in Metcalf's knee getting hit, causing the numbing sensation in his foot. Fortunately for the wide receiver, it was a temporary concern, while the shoulder issue that affected his practice reps last week continues to bother him. Metcalf will have sessions Thursday and Friday to prove his health ahead of Sunday's game at Arizona.

McConkey was listed as a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to shoulder and knee injuries.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, McConkey's shoulder injury is an AC joint sprain that has been an ongoing issue, while the knee injury is a sprain that the rookie wideout sustained late in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Falcons. While McConkey's ability to practice in some fashion to begin Week 14 prep is an encouraging sign, he's far from a lock to be cleared ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Ideally for fantasy managers, McConkey will practice fully by Friday and avoid taking a designation into the weekend. However, if McConkey is listed as questionable, it could put managers in a bind if he winds up inactive, as the Chargers and Chiefs won't kick off until 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday. If McConkey ends up sitting out the Week 14 matchup, more reps would open up for starters Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer, as well as depth options like Jalen Reagor, DJ Chark and Derius Davis.

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

Covey suffered a neck injury during a punt return in the second half of the Eagles' 24-19 win over the Ravens this past Sunday. Although the Eagles' session Wednesday was a walkthrough, his DNP still doesn't bode well for his chances of playing against the Panthers on Sunday. Covey will have to return to practice over the next two days in order to have a chance at suiting up for Week 14.

Wilson (hamstring) was listed as an estimated practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.

Wilson appeared on the Eagles' injury report late last week due to a hamstring injury, which was severe enough for him to be sidelined for Philadelphia's 24-19 win over Baltimore this past Sunday. Wednesday's practice was a walkthrough, so Wilson will have to participate in at least a limited capacity over the next two days in order to have a chance at playing against the Panthers on Sunday.

Smith (hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's walk-through practice.

For the first time since Week 10, Smith logged his first uncapped practice session after a lingering hamstring injury sidelined him for the Eagles' past two games. He thus is poised to return to action Sunday against the Panthers, and he could be in line for an elevated role with tight end Dallas Goedert considered week-to-week due to a knee issue. In nine appearances this season, Smith has compiled a 38-441-2 receiving line on 46 targets.

Hill was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice due to rest and a wrist issue.

Hill has been playing through the wrist injury for several weeks, so his absence from Wednesday's practice is most likely maintenance-related. In Miami's 30-17 loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving Day, Hill played 80 percent of the snaps on offense en route to catching six of his nine targets for 83 yards and a touchdown.

Means (ankle) was designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday and returned to practice as a limited participant, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

The transaction opens a 21-day window in which Means can practice without being placed on the active roster. He may have a large role once he's deemed healthy, having stepped in as a starter prior to suffering a high-ankle sprain Week 8. Rashid Shaheed suffered a season-ending knee injury around the same time, and Chris Olave later landed on injured reserve with a concussion. Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Kevin Austin have taken most of the snaps at receiver for New Orleans in recent weeks.

Thrash (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

The Browns began Week 14 prep with a walk-through session after Monday's 41-32 loss to Broncos. Thrash sustained the shoulder injury during the contest, leaving his status for this Sunday's game at Pittsburgh unclear. With Cedric Tillman (concussion) also sitting out Wednesday's session and perhaps trending toward missing a second straight game, Cleveland could continue to rely on Michael Woods to serve as their No. 3 wideout behind Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore this weekend.

Moore was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to a shoulder injury, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

The Browns listed Moore with a shoulder injury on their Week 12 report but not in Week 13. He continued to thrive with Jameis Winston directing the offense in Monday's 41-32 loss to the Broncos, establishing season highs for receiving yards (111) and targets (14). Moore is averaging 5.6 catches for 62.2 yards on 9.6 targets in Winston's starts, albeit with just one touchdown in five games. A Week 14 matchup with the Steelers could be another busy game for Moore and Jerry Jeudy, especially if fellow starting wideout Cedric Tillman (concussion) misses a second straight game.

Lazard (chest) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Lazard was officially designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he looks to have a decent shot of suiting up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Xavier Gipson and rookie Malachi Corley have been handling the No. 3 and 4 receiver duties behind target leaders Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams in recent weeks. Lazard will be fighting for scraps behind Adams and Wilson as well as running back Breece Hall (knee) and tight end Tyler Conklin once he's cleared for game action.