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Jefferson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Browns due to a quad injury, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Jefferson dealt with the same issue prior to Week 11 but was ultimately able to suit up. He took a hit late in the first quarter of Thursday's game that seemed to aggravate the issue, and it's now unclear if he'll retake the field.

Cowing (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday.

The punt returner and wide receiver was a limited participant Wednesday after suffering the concussion during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Seahawks. Cowing's status is moving in the wrong direction as this week's showdown with the Packers approaches. Ronnie Bell might be in line to return punts if Cowing misses Week 12.

Miller (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against Cleveland.

Miller played eight snaps (seven on offense, one on special teams) during the Steelers' 18-16 win over the Ravens this past Sunday, but he did not register a stat in that contest. He'll be a healthy inactive for Thursday's game, and his next chance to play will be Week 13 against the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 1.

Agholor (illness) did not practice Thursday.

An illness prevented Agholor from participating in Thursday's session, but he'll have two more chances to practice and avoid an injury designation ahead of Monday's game against the Chargers. Agholor failed to haul in his lone target during the Ravens' Week 11 loss to the Steelers, and through 11 regular-season games he's logged 13 catches (on 26 targets) for 205 yards and two touchdowns.

Ridley (illness) was a full practice participant Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Ridley was held out of the Titans' first Week 12 practice due to the illness, but he felt well enough to take every rep in practice a day later to clear up most of the concern about his availability for Sunday's game against the Texans. After being contained for just three catches over a three-game stretch from Weeks 3 through 6, Ridley has been a more reliable contributor for fantasy managers over the ensuing five weeks, producing a 27-400-2 receiving line on 47 targets during that stretch.

Cooks (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.

Cooks followed up Wednesday's capped walkthrough with another limited listing one day later. The Cowboys designated him for return from injured reserve Tuesday, and he's seeking his first game action since Week 4 after developing an infection in his right knee from a minor surgery. With CeeDee Lamb (back/foot) going from limited to no activity in the first two days of Week 12 prep, Cooks could be in line for a bigger role in the Dallas passing game if the team opts to activate him in advance of Sunday's contest in Washington.

McConkey (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.

McConkey was on the field for 73 percent of the Chargers' snaps on offense during the team's Week 11 win over the Bengals en route to catching six of his nine targets for 123 yards. However, now that he's listed as having a shoulder issue, the wideout's status is worth tracking as Monday night's game against the Ravens approaches. Look for added context regarding McConkey's Week 12 playing prospects to arrive via his participation level in Friday's practice.

Lamb (back/foot) didn't take part in Thursday's practice, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.

Lamb's status for Week 12 thus seems to be murky after kicking off the week with a limited session Wednesday due to back and foot injuries. Friday's practice likely will be key for the fifth-year wide receiver's upcoming availability Sunday at Washington. In two games mostly working with Cooper Rush under center, Lamb has managed 14 catches (on 22 targets) for 114 yards and no touchdowns.

Hill (wrist) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Hill was a limited participant Wednesday, but his ability to take every rep a day later indicates that his lingering wrist issue won't prevent him from playing this Sunday against the Patriots. In the Dolphins' first matchup of the season with the Patriots back in Week 5, Hill produced a 6-69-0 receiving line on 10 targets, though he was working with Tyler Huntley (shoulder) as his quarterback in that contest rather than Tua Tagovailoa.

Slayton (concussion) remained a full practice participant Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton is in the later stages of the concussion protocol following the head injury that he sustained during a Week 9 loss to the Commanders. It's unclear yet whether he's met with an independent neurologist in order to gain clearance to return to action, but he nonetheless appears as if he'll be good to go Sunday against the Buccaneers. If that comes to pass, Slayton will be on the receiving end of passes from QB Tommy DeVito after the Giants demoted Daniel Jones coming out of their Week 11 bye.