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The Ravens announced Wednesday that Johnson has been suspended for the team's Week 15 game against the Giants for conduct detrimental to the team.

General manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement that the decision to suspend Johnson stemmed from the receiver's refusal to enter the game in last Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Eagles. Since being acquired from the Panthers in late October, Johnson has played a total of 39 offensive snaps and has just one catch for six yards across five contests with Baltimore. Tylan Wallace has even leapfrogged Johnson on the depth chart as the team's No. 4 receiver, and the suspension likely won't help Johnson's chances of regaining playing time when he's eligible to return to action Week 16 versus Pittsburgh.

Allen didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.

Allen was one of three key Bears skill-position players along with wideout DJ Moore (quadricep) and running back D'Andre Swift (quadricep) that didn't log any work to begin Week 14 prep. Allen rolled his ankle during a Nov. 22 practice, so his absence Wednesday may be maintenance-related. Still, his status will be monitored as the week goes on to determine whether his availability for Sunday's game at San Francisco may be in question.

Moore did not practice Wednesday due to a quadricep injury.

Moore presumably picked up the quad injury at some point during the Bears' 23-20 loss to the Lions on Thanksgiving Day, though he didn't appear to be laboring at any point during the contest on his way to finishing with a 8-97-1 receiving line on 16 targets. Keenan Allen (ankle) was also sidelined at practice Wednesday, and while it's possible the Bears are simply taking a cautious approach with the health of their top two wideouts, both players' statuses will need to be monitored ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the 49ers. Rookie first-round pick Rome Odunze would step into an increased role on offense if either Moore or Allen are forced to miss any time.

Coker (quadricep) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Coker has missed the Panthers' last two contests and couldn't practice in any capacity last week, but he now looks to be on track to return to the field Sunday against the Eagles. That said, with all of Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette and David Moore currently on hand at receiver for Carolina, Coker may not have a clear path to steady snaps in three-wideout sets.

Head coach Sean McDermott said that Coleman (wrist) will be listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Coleman, who last played Week 9, was limited in practice last week, so his status will need to be monitored as Sunday's game against the Rams approaches. Prior to sustaining his wrist injury, the 2024 second-round pick had recorded 22 catches (on 36 targets) for 417 yards and three touchdowns in nine contests.

The Jets designated Lazard (chest) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.

Lazard will resume practicing with the team Wednesday, and the Jets will have 21 days to decide whether to activate him or keep his on IR for the rest of the season. For his part, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich noted Wednesday that he's hopeful the wideout will be ready by the end of the week. If Lazard is available for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, he would add depth to a wideout corps led by Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams.

Darden was waived by the Browns on Wednesday.

Darden appeared in seven games for Cleveland this season, seeing most of his opportunities as a return man on special teams. The 2021 fourth-round selection only had 20 offensive snaps but caught his only target for a six-yard gain. In a corresponding move, the Browns signed Bailey Zappe to bolster their quarterback depth.

Hollins caught his lone target for seven yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-10 win over the 49ers.

Hollins' trip to the end zone Sunday was his fourth score of the 2024 season. The veteran wideout played the most offensive snaps (38) of any Buffalo wide receiver in the contest, ahead of Khalil Shakir (29), Amari Cooper (27), Curtis Samuel (22) and Jalen Virgil (15). Despite seeing the most playing time, Hollins was not a major part of the game plan throughout the contest. The 31-year-old remains difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production as the Bills head to Los Angeles to face the Rams in Week 14.

Samuel rushed once for seven yards in Sunday's 35-10 win over the 49ers.

Samuel failed to record a single target Sunday, marking the first time Josh Allen has not looked his way through the air this season. The veteran wideout continued his mostly disappointing 2024 campaign, as he now has recorded just 21 catches for 185 yards and one touchdown, adding four rushes for 13 yards through 11 games. Samuel remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 14 matchup with the Rams.

Iosivas caught three of four targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-38 loss to the Steelers.

Iosivas' touchdown was his fifth of the 2024 campaign, and the Bengals' No. 3 wideout has now recorded 23 catches for 309 yards in the 12 games he's played this season. The second-year receiver found the end zone on a three-yard pass from Joe Burrow late in the fourth quarter to bring Cincinnati within one score. Iosivas remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes with such limited volume behind fellow receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.