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Montgomery didn't practice Wednesday due to shoulder, groin and glute injuries.

Since missing four games earlier this season due to a knee sprain, Montgomery has been injury-free for exactly one month but now is dealing with a trio of health concerns. As a result, his listing bears watching on the Bears' final two practice reports of Week 14 prep to see if he may be trending toward another absence Sunday in Green Bay. While suiting up in each of the past four contests, he's averaged 19.8 touches for 90.5 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring one rushing touchdown.

Drake (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Drake's move to IR was fully expected after Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia said Monday that the running back will undergo season-ending surgery on his right ankle later this week. He'll likely have a chance to return in time for OTAs next spring, but the Raiders aren't expected to establish a return timetable for Drake until after his procedure. Jalen Richard (reserve/COVID-19 list) and Peyton Barber are in line to serve as the primary backups to Josh Jacobs for the remainder of the season.

Jones (illness) wasn't listed on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.

Jones departed this past Sunday's win in Atlanta due to an illness, but it hasn't followed him into Week 14 prep. When this weekend's matchup with the Bills rolls around, he'll be poised for his usual secondary role behind starter Leonard Fournette, which has amounted to 5.4 touches for 25.4 yards from scrimmage per game and three rushing scores through 12 contests.

Wilkins signed with the Titans' practice squad Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Wilkins needed about 24 hours to find a new job after he was cut from the Jaguars practice squad Tuesday. The four-year veteran was let go by the Colts on Oct. 30 after his role had turned nonexistent behind Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines and undrafted rookie Deon Jackson. Not to mention the veteran Marlon Mack, who is still on the roster. Wilkins will work to make an impact in Tennessee and find his way to the active roster.

Robinson (heel/knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Robinson has logged full practices here and there and also missed some sessions entirely over the past month, but he's mostly been a limited participant while dealing primarily with the heel injury. He was limited in all three of Jacksonville's practices last week, resulting in him being listed as questionable before he was ultimately active for Sunday's 37-7 loss to the Rams. Robinson was benched for most of the first half after an early fumble, but he received more playing time after the break, while Carlos Hyde coughed up a fumble of his own. Assuming no setbacks with his nagging injuries, Robinson should handle a larger workload this weekend at Tennessee.

The Dolphins placed Laird (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Laird sustained an MCL sprain in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Giants and will be forced to miss at least three games by virtue of his placement on IR. Since the Dolphins have a Week 14 bye, the 26-year-old won't be eligible to return until the regular-season finale Jan. 9 against the Patriots.

Kamara (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Since he first appeared on injury reports back in early November due to what was eventually termed as an MCL sprain, Kamara has missed four consecutive contests. Kamara's long-awaited return to full activity coincides with Mark Ingram's placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday due to a positive test for the virus. There's a small chance Ingram gets through the necessary protocols and is cleared to play Sunday at the Jets, but Kamara may have reached full health at a perfect time to take on close to his usual workhorse role. In eight contests prior to the knee injury, Kamara averaged 22.3 touches for 105 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring seven total touchdowns. It's worth noting, however, that his production in those contests came while either Jameis Winston (knee) or Trevor Siemian was starting at quarterback, but Taysom Hill has since ascended to the top of the depth chart. During the four games Hill started in 2020, Kamara averaged only 72 yards from scrimmage and four targets per game while scoring three times.

Swift (shoulder) didn't participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice.

His absence comes as no surprise after head coach Dan Campbell gave a non-update on Swift earlier Wednesday, telling Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com that the running is "improving" but otherwise doesn't have a timeline for a return. With one absence under Swift's belt and potentially another to come Sunday in Denver, the Lions again may be forced to rely on Jamaal Williams, Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson out of the backfield Week 14.

Elliott (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Last Friday, Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy relayed Elliott has been operating under a rep count for the last month as the team manages the knee issue he picked up back in Week 4. When the Cowboys opened Week 14 prep Wednesday, Elliott was seen on a stationary bike at the start of practice while Tony Pollard worked with the training staff on the side, according to Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News. Ultimately, Pollard didn't participate due to a foot injury, and Elliott logged every rep with the first-team offense. Elliott later told Gehlken that his knee should be back to 100 percent in 3-to-4 weeks, but with Pollard now hurt the former may be in store for a bigger workload Sunday in Washington. Beyond Elliott and Pollard, Corey Clement is the other running back on the active roster.

Pollard didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

At the media-access portion of the session, Pollard was contained to working with the team's training staff, while Ezekiel Elliott (knee) rode a stationary bike, according to Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News. While that was the extent of Pollard's activity, Elliott was considered a full participant. With Pollard's health compromised at the moment, his status will be of keen interest as the Cowboys continue preparing for a Week 14 game at Washington. Behind Elliott and Pollard, Corey Clement is the other healthy running back on the active roster.