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Barkley (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's walk-through practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

In his return from a four-game absence Monday at Tampa Bay, Barkley didn't receive his typical workload, logging 59 percent of offensive snaps and 12 touches for 56 yards from scrimmage. Meanwhile, backup running back Devontae Booker was on the field for 39 percent of the plays and turned four touches into 20 total yards. Barkley's ability to fit in some practice reps after his first game action in a month in a half likely means he's good to go moving forward, but his status still will be one to watch to ensure he's available this weekend against the Eagles.

Jones (knee) is expected to take part in Wednesday's practice, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. "[Jones will be on the field] a little bit. We'll take it a day at a time and hopefully he has the ability to get back [Sunday against the Rams]," head coach Matt LaFleur said.

After suffering an MCL sprain of his right knee in the Packers' Week 10 win over the Seahawks, Jones was projected to miss 1-to-2 weeks. He already missed one game this past Sunday at Minnesota, but he's poised for his first on-field work since picking up the injury. As intimated by LaFleur, the Packers will be cautious with Jones as he attempts to get back to 100 percent, but the running back seems bound for a limited listing on Wednesday's practice report.

Phillips (ankle) won't return from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Since Phillips was placed on injured reserve Nov. 9, he won't even be eligible to practice until at least Nov. 30, making the Texans' Week 14 game against the Seahawks his earliest possible return date. Once healthy, Phillips will find himself in a less-crowded backfield after the Texans waived Phillip Lindsay on Tuesday.

Patterson (ankle) will practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Patterson was a limited practice participant Monday through Wednesday of last week, but reports suggested he didn't do much in those sessions, and he ultimately landed on the inactive list prior to the Falcons' Thursday night loss to the Patriots. He may be ready to play 10 days later in Jacksonville, in which case Qadree Ollison could be out of a role just one week after working as Atlanta's lead runner. Mike Davis also remains in the picture, but he could be the one to lose snaps if the Falcons try to keep Ollison (or Wayne Gallman) involved in the offense.

Patterson carried the ball seven times for 23 yards in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Panthers.

Patterson was on the field for 13 of Washington's 67 offensive snaps, operating as the No. 3 running back behind both Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic. While Gibson and McKissic are healthy, the rookie will likely continue to see minimal work moving forward.

Williams failed to record a single carry in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Bears.

Williams played five snaps on special teams, accounting for his only game action. Though he showed potential at running back in the preseason, it is clear that the Ravens do not trust the 25-year-old enough to be a big part of the offensive game plan. Instead, the team will continue to rely on veterans Latavius Murray and Devonta Freeman to carry the load barring any additions from outside the organization. Williams should remain off the fantasy radar going into a matchup with the Browns in Week 12.

Vaughn rushed three times for four yards and ran back one kickoff for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-10 win over the Giants on Monday night.

Vaughn garnered active status for only the sixth time this season and saw his first carries since Week 7. The second-year back also got his first chance to contribute on returns and logged a total of 22 plays (nine on offense, 13 on special teams), his second-highest workload of the season. Despite his participation Monday night, Vaughn could well toggle between inactive and active status the rest of the season as long as the Buccaneers' primary backfield options are healthy.

Williams (calf/knee) was out again for Tuesday's walkthrough.

Williams was estimated as a nonparticipant at Tuesday's walkthrough, his second straight DNP to open the week. With the Bears playing the Lions on Thursday, it seems unlikely he will be able to play. David Montgomery will handle the lead back role while Khalil Herbert will likely operate as the primary backup in Week 12.

Blasingame (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The 25-year-old has been inactive since Week 7, and the team now has 21 days to either activate him or place him back on IR, which would end his season. Blasingame has been used exclusively as a blocker this season, failing to record a carry over six contests in 2021.

Groshek was released from the Vikings' practice squad Tuesday.

The 24-year-old signed with the team's practice squad Nov. 16 but was let go Tuesday. On the season, he has yet to appear in any contests. Groshek will now look for a new squad in need of backfield depth.