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Perine (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Perine's lack of practice activity coming out of Cincinnati's bye isn't entirely surprising, considering that he's working his way back from a high-ankle sprain suffered during the team's loss to Chicago in Week 9. If Perine isn't able to gain clearance for Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Tahj Brooks will stand to operate as the No. 2 option behind backfield leader Chase Brown.

Stevenson (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Jets.

With Stevenson slated to miss his third consecutive contest, TreVeyon Henderson is on track to continue to lead the Patriots' backfield Thursday night on the heels of rushing 14 times for 147 yards and two TDs while adding one catch for four yards in the team's Week 10 win over the Buccaneers. Meanwhile, Terrell Jennings (knee, questionable) -- if available -- would be next up for New England's carries versus New York, while D'Ernest Johnson and Jonathan Ward are candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad to provide added backfield depth.

Irving (foot/shoulder) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Irving has been sidelined since Week 4 due to a shoulder subluxation and also a sprained left foot. Coach Todd Bowles told Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site on Monday that the shoulder issue is the one that's kept Irving out of game action to this point, but at the same time Bowles added that he didn't expect Irving to be available Sunday in Buffalo, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. As such, Irving may be ramping up his activity level with the aim to return Week 12 or beyond. For as long as Irving is sidelined, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will continue to pace Tampa Bay's backfield.

Swift was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury.

Swift previously was dealing with a groin issue that caused him to sit out Week 9 at Cincinnati, but he was able to return this past Sunday and reclaim the No. 1 RB role against the Giants en route to 18 touches for 98 yards from scrimmage, while rookie Kyle Monangai turned seven carries into 28 yards and one TD. With a new health concern in tow for Swift, his status will be one to watch as the week goes on as the Bears prepare for Sunday's game in Minnesota.

Dowdle (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Dowdle has sat out of Wednesday sessions regularly as of late, so it doesn't yet appear as though his current absence is anything out of the ordinary. Head coach Dave Canales said Dowdle is expected to practice Thursday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports, which would follow Dowdle's usual trend and put him on the right trajectory for Sunday's road matchup against the Falcons. Dowdle has compiled at least 50 rushing yards in six consecutive games, with three 100-plus yardage performances and five total touchdowns in span.

Pacheco (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

It's not a great sign that Pacheco -- who was inactive in Week 9 -- will miss the Chiefs' first practice coming off a bye, but the running back will have two more chances to return to work before injury designations are posted for Sunday's game against the Broncos. In his absence during the Chiefs' 28-21 loss to the Bills on Nov. 2, Kareem Hunt paced Kansas City's backfield with 11 carries for 49 yards and a TD, adding one catch for six yards, with Brashard Smith (three carries) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (two carries) mixing in.

Gordon (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Gordon managed to play through his ankle injury during Miami's win over the Bills in Week 10, though he was relegated to the No. 3 backfield role behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright. If Gordon is able to upgrade to full practice reps prior to Sunday's matchup against the Commanders in Madrid, he could again overtake Wright for the top backup gig.

Rodriguez (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Rodriguez was forced out of Washington's loss to the Lions in Week 10 early due to a shoulder injury, but he already appears back to full health as the Commanders prepare to face off against the Dolphins in Madrid on Sunday. Prior to departing versus Detroit, Rodriguez rushed six times for 16 yards and one touchdown. Barring any setbacks, expect Rodriguez to again split backfield opportunities with Jacory Croskey-Merritt versus Miami.

Irving (shoulder/foot) is participating in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Irving has not played since Week 4, so though he's still reportedly expected to sit out Sunday on the road against Buffalo, it's encouraging to see the second-year pro finally back on the practice field, even for a walkthrough session. Head coach Todd Bowles indicated Monday that Irving's shoulder injury is currently holding him back more than his foot issue, so it will be notable to see whether he's still listed with both injuries on Wednesday's practice report. Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will lead Tampa Bay's backfield versus Buffalo if Irving is indeed unable to suit up Week 11.

Wilson rushed once for two yards and caught his lone target for two yards in Monday's 10-7 loss to the Eagles.

Wilson continued to operate as the Packers' primary backup running back, playing just 14 of Green Bay's 68 offensive snaps in the contest. Starter Josh Jacobs played 50 snaps and handled 26 touches as the preferred backfield option against Philadelphia. Going forward, Wilson should be considered nothing more than an insurance policy in the event Jacobs misses time with an injury down the stretch. The Packers are set to visit the Giants in Week 11.