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Benson (knee) officially was limited at Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official sire reports.

The Cardinals designated Benson for return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he followed up the transaction with a capped session to begin Week 12 prep. On a positive note, he wasn't wearing a brace on either of his knees, per Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic, and looked spry going through individual drills. Fellow RB Emari Demercado already has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to a high-ankle sprain, while Bam Knight also was limited Wednesday due to an ankle issue. If Benson proves the health of his knee following arthroscopic surgery on a meniscus injury in early October, he could take on a significant role right away considering the health of his position mates. Currently, Michael Carter is the sole healthy running back on Arizona's active roster.

Kamara (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Kamara injured his ankle during practice Oct. 8 and has been listed on injury reports ever since. Any limitations are likely just a matter of maintenance, with Kamara presumably on track for his usual role after a Week 11 bye. Blowout losses have limited his rush attempts a number of times this season, but that's less likely to be a problem this week against the injury-riddled Falcons.

Tuten (ankle) and Travis Etienne (shoulder) both were limited participants in practice Wednesday.

Etienne's injury wasn't previously reported, while Tuten made an early exit from Sunday's 35-6 win over the Chargers. The rookie had his largest role of the season beforehand, with a 43 percent snap share and three more carries than Etienne (15-12) at the time of his early exit. It's possible Etienne hurting his shoulder was a factor there, so the workload split between them could be fluid, with health potentially a big part of the equation. Early signs are good for both running backs giving it a go this Sunday against the Cardinals.

Etienne (shoulder) and Bhayshul Tuten (ankle) both were limited participants in practice Wednesday.

The two running backs worked in a near-even split until Tuten left Sunday's 35-6 win over the Chargers with an ankle injury. Etienne apparently also picked up an injury along the way, which may or may not be part of the reason that Tuten had a much larger role relative to recent weeks. Whatever the case, Etienne was never announced with an injury during the game and played into the fourth quarter before handing things over to passing-down specialist LeQuint Allen in garbage time. Wednesday's practice report suggests all may be available Week 12 at Arizona.

Warren (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Warren continues to manage the ankle injury that knocked him out of Pittsburgh's win over the Bengals in Week 11. Though Warren downplayed the severity of his injury following that contest, his status for Sunday's road matchup against the Bears now appears uncertain. The combination of Kenneth Gainwell and rookie Kaleb Johnson will lead the Steelers' backfield versus Chicago if Warren is unavailable.

Swift (hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Swift had a cap on his practice reps last Wednesday due to a hip injury before progressing to a full session one day later, so he again may be easing into this week of prep. He proceeded to pace the Bears backfield this past Sunday at Minnesota, earning a 57 percent snap share and turning 21 carries into 90 yards. Thursday's practice report will reveal whether or not he handled all on-field work.

Stevenson (toe) participated in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Stevenson's ability to practice was expected, though it remains to be seen if he was limited or will be deemed a full participant. The running back has missed three straight games, but his presence at Wednesday's session suggests that he could be available Sunday against the Bengals.

Warren (ankle) isn't going through individual drills at the start of Wednesday's practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Warren downplayed his ankle injury after Sunday's 34-12 win over Cincinnati, but it's no surprise to see him absent from practice just three days later. He didn't play at all during the fourth quarter this past Sunday, and Kenneth Gainwell got more work than usual even before Warren's early exit. Gainwell and Kaleb Johnson will pick up the slack if Warren isn't ready to face the Bears this Sunday.

Hill (toe) is participating in the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Hill managed to log one limited practice session before being ruled out for Baltimore's win over the Browns in Week 11, so his odds of gaining clearance in time for Sunday's matchup against the Jets seem fair. Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali will be in line to handle increased roles behind Derrick Henry once again in the event that Hill remains sidelined versus New York.

Perine (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Perine is still recovering from a high-ankle sprain sustained during Cincinnati's loss to the Bears in Week 9, and it appears as though he'll need to spend at least one more game on the sidelines. Tahj Brooks handled seven offensive snaps with Perine unavailable versus Pittsburgh in Week 11, his second-highest total of the season, though he logged only one carry for five yards while Chase Brown continued to handle a workhorse role.