Khalil Shakir, the talented wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, has been making headlines not just for his performance on the field, but for his recent absence from practice. As the Bills gear up to face the Houston Texans on Thursday night,

Shakir secured eight of 10 targets for 110 yards in the Bills ' 23-19 loss to the Texans on Thursday night. He also lost a fumble and returned four punts for 15 yards.

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Khalil Shakir popped up on the Buffalo Bills’ injury report leading into a Week 12 matchup and the likely reason for his non-participation was revealed on Tuesd

Khalil Shakir faced a tough week leading up to the game, battling injuries that could have sidelined him. However, he was upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday, showcasing his resilience and commitment to returning to the field. Being cleared of any injury designation is a positive indicator of his physical readiness.

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The Texans sacked Josh Allen eight times, hit him 12 times, intercepted him twice and forced and recovered a fumble by Khalil Shakir. Still, it came down to the end as the Texans held on for a 23-19 victory over the Bills.

Shakir (ankle/ribs) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.