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Montgomery (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Montgomery didn't practice last week due to knee and ankle injuries on his right leg before sitting out the Bears' eventual Week 4 loss to the Giants. This time around, he's only listed with an ankle issue, but it's still keeping him out of drills. Montgomery will have two more chances to get on the field this week, at which point the team may make a ruling on his availability for Sunday's game at Minnesota. If Montgomery requires another absence this weekend, Khalil Herbert will be the primary beneficiary out of the backfield, with rookie sixth-round pick Trestan Ebner available for any lingering touches.

Kamara (rib) took part in practice Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Despite logging three limited practices during Week 4 prep, Kamara was unavailable for this past Sunday's loss to the Vikings in London due to the injury. The extent of his activity level Wednesday isn't yet known, but if he handles all the reps, he'll be in line to lead the Saints backfield moving forward.

Swift (shoulder) isn't practicing Wednesday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

All five of Detroit's starting skill-position players were held out of practice, including three (Swift, Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark) who missed last Sunday's shootout loss to Seattle. With a bye coming up Week 6, it won't be surprising if the Lions err on the side of caution with Swift this Sunday in New England, especially after Jamaal Williams scored two more touchdowns in the Week 4 loss. That said, the Lions haven't ruled out any of the injured players from suiting up this weekend, including Swift.

Hill (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that he doesn't believe Hill suffered a long-term injury in last week's loss to the Bills, though the running back is expected to miss some time. He was productive off the bench behind J.K. Dobbins the past two weeks, taking 14 carries for 105 yards against the Patriots and Bills. The Ravens have Mike Davis and Kenyan Drake for depth while Hill is unavailable.

The Ravens designated Edwards (knee) to return from the PUP list Wednesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

The transaction allows Edwards to resume practicing as he works his way back from the torn ACL that forced him to miss the 2021 season. The Ravens will have a 21-day window during which Edwards can be evaluated from a return to the 53-man roster. In the absence of any setbacks, Edwards will have a chance to reclaim a key complementary role in Baltimore's backfield, which is currently led by J.K. Dobbins. It's unclear if Edwards has a chance to be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Hines and Phillip Lindsay are expected to lead the Colts' rushing corps Thursday against the Broncos with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) ruled out for the Week 5 contest, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Hines, who has logged eight carries and 17 catches through his first four games, represents an alternative option to those who roster Taylor or are looking for some short-term backfield depth. Meanwhile, Lindsay will likely be elevated from the Colts' practice squad ahead of Thursday's contest and could also factor in Thursday. Deon Jackson is on hand as another depth option in the backfield.

Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

With Taylor set to miss his first game since his rookie season, Nyheim Hines is in line for added touches. Meanwhile, Deon Jackson is available in reserve, though he's played almost exclusively on special teams during his career and could cede No. 2 duties behind Hines to Phillip Lindsay, who represents a possible practice squad elevation. Taylor's next chance to suit up for game action will arrive Week 6, when Indianapolis hosts Jacksonville.

Head coach Robert Saleh said Hall is dealing with "nicks and bruises" and will be a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

In the Jets' 24-20 win over the Steelers on Sunday, Hall played 46 snaps on offense en route to recording 17 carries for 66 yards and a touchdown to go along with two catches for 12 yards. Though the running back's looming inclusion on the team's Week 5 injury report makes his status for this weekend's game against the Dolphins worth monitoring, at this stage it doesn't appear as though Hall's availability for the contest is in danger.

The Commanders designated Robinson (knee) for return to practice Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Washington will now have a 21-day window to evaluate Robinson in practice, but head coach Ron Rivera has already expressed optimism about the rookie's chances of making his NFL debut Sunday versus Tennessee. Before he sustained gunshot wounds to his right leg and required surgery after he was the victim of an apparent attempted robbery Aug. 28, Robinson appeared positioned to begin the season as the Commanders' lead option on the ground. If he's active this week, Robinson might handle only a light role behind Antonio Gibson and pass-catching specialist J.D. McKissic, but the 23-year-old should see his opportunities increase in the games to come.

Mason failed to record a single rushing attempt in Monday's 24-9 win over the Rams.

Mason did not play any offensive snaps Monday. Instead, the rookie running back saw the field for 17 snaps on special teams. Meanwhile, starter Jeff Wilson handled almost all of the team's work out of the backfield with 33 offensive snaps, ceding one carry to fellow veteran Tevin Coleman. It appeared Mason would have the opportunity to see increased involvement in the running game after injuries to both Elijah Mitchell (knee) and Tyrion Davis-Price (ankle), but that just hasn't come to fruition. The 23-year-old will look to make the most of any opportunities he may earn when the 49ers visit the Panthers in Week 5.