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Coach Matt LaFleur said Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Jones has yet to log a full session since straining his left hamstring Week 1 at Chicago. Despite missing three of the Packers' next four games, he still isn't back to 100 percent, even with the benefit of the team's Week 6 bye. Jones will have two more sessions this week to prove the health of his hamstring, at which point he may receive a designation ahead of Sunday's contest at Denver. AJ Dillon could remain Green Bay's preferred option out of the backfield until Jones is back to 100 percent.

Brooks (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Brooks sustained a sprained ankle during Sunday's win versus Carolina, so it's no big surprise that he was unable to practice Wednesday. He'd likely have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance at suiting up in Week 7.

Homer (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

The return to practice gives him some shot to play this Sunday against the Raiders after missing Week 6, but Homer likely would get most of his work on passing downs even with Khalil Herbert (ankle) on injured reserve and Roschon Johnson (concussion) looking uncertain to be available this week. D'Onta Foreman and Darrynton Evans handled all the backfield snaps in this past Sunday's loss to Minnesota while Herbert, Johnson and Homer were out.

Johnson (concussion) isn't practicing Wednesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Johnson hasn't practiced since suffering a concussion in a Thursday night win over Washington in Week 5. He missed the Week 6 loss to Minnesota in which D'Onta Foreman and Darrynton Evans handled the backfield work while Johnson, Khalil Herbert (ankle) and Travis Homer (hamstring) all sat out. Another missed practice suggests Johnson is in danger of missing a second game this Sunday against Las Vegas.

Jones (hamstring) is in pads for Wednesday's practice, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Jones missed three of the past four games but may be healthy after a Week 6 bye. The Packers play in Denver this Sunday, with AJ Dillon likely to have his role scaled back if Jones is indeed ready to play.

Hunt won't practice Wednesday due to a thigh injury, Scott Petrak of the Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Hunt set a season high with 12 carries in last week's win over the 49ers and also found the end zone, but he opens up Week 7 prep with an absence at practice. The veteran running back will have two more opportunities to return to practice this week, and if Hunt is ultimately able to play Sunday against the Colts, he'll likely fill a change-of-pace role behind Jerome Ford in the Browns backfield.

The Cardinals waived Jones on Wednesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Arizona claimed Jones off waivers last week after losing James Conner to a knee injury, but Jones was a healthy scratch for Sunday's loss to the Rams while each of Keaontay Ingram, Emari Demercado and Damien Williams picked up snaps out of the backfield. If he clears waivers this time around, Jones will look to find a practice-squad opportunity with another organization.

Dallas hauled in his lone target for minus-1 yard Sunday in the Seahawks' 17-13 loss to the Bengals.

Dallas took the field for just four of the Seahawks' 74 snaps on offense, with starter Kenneth Walker (56 snaps) and Zach Charbonnet (18 snaps) handily outpacing him in playing time. Both Walker and Charbonnet should remain the clear-cut top two options out of the backfield while they're healthy, limiting Dallas to little more than spot duty out of the backfield. Even though the Seahawks don't have much of a need for him on offense, Dallas should continue to avoid the inactive list due to his status as the team's kick and punt returner.

The Vikings reinstated Nwangwu (back) from injured reserve Wednesday.

Nwangwu has regained health and is poised to make his season debut Monday against the 49ers. Though he'll fortify a backfield that also includes Alexander Mattison, Cam Akers and Ty Chandler, Nwangwu is expected to see most of his snaps on special teams. The 25-year-old has been one of the league's top kick returners since entering the NFL in 2021, taking three kicks back for touchdowns while averaging 28.3 yards per return.

Gray played one snap on offense and gained two yards on his lone carry in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Bills.

After gaining 26 yards on 13 touches (12 carries, one reception) in the Giants' loss to the Dolphins in Week 5, Gray unsurprisingly saw his playing time take a drastic hit while New York welcomed lead back Saquon Barkley (ankle) back from a three-game absence. The Giants didn't attempt to ease Barkley back in, as he took on a 79 percent snap share and 28 touches. With Barkley seemingly having come out of Sunday's game without any setbacks, he should serve as the Giants' bell cow moving forward, leaving few snaps available for the likes of Gray, Matt Breida and Gary Brightwell.