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Nwangwu (hand) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

The Iowa State product played 18 total snaps (one offensive and 17 on special teams) without recording a stat in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, seemingly sustaining a hand injury in the process. Wednesday's practice was just a walkthrough, however, if Nwangwu cannot upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday, Xavier Gipson likely will serve as the Jets' top kick returner in the Week 15 matchup against the Jaguars.

Demercado (back) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

For a second time in three weeks, Demercado is being listed with a back injury on Arizona's practice report. During Week 13 prep, Demercado was able to practice in a limited fashion all three days, so his lack of activity Wednesday is somewhat concerning. As such, Demercado's status is one to monitor as the week goes on to see if fellow reserve back Trey Benson may be in line for a bigger role behind starter James Conner on Sunday versus the Patriots.

Pollard missed Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The Titans listed him with a foot injury at the end of October and for much of November, but Pollard hasn't missed a game this season and didn't show any obvious signs of being hurt during a 10-6 loss to the Jaguars this past Sunday. An absence for the Titans' upcoming game against Cincinnati on Sunday would leave Tyjae Spears as the likely lead back for Tennessee, although Julius Chestnut might get some carries between the tackles and in short-yardage situations.

The Falcons signed Washington to their active roster Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Washington's signing to the active roster likely comes in response to the Falcons' placing rookie running back Jase McClellan (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday. Expect Washington to serve as a depth piece in Atlanta's backfield for the remainder of the season, playing behind Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams.

McClellan (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

The 2024 sixth-round pick from Alabama missed two consecutive games with a knee injury before being placed on injured reserve Wednesday. McClellan will now be sidelined for the remainder of the season, having appeared in two games throughout his rookie campaign, recording 32 rushing yards on 13 carries.

Guerendo (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Despite operating on a short week between games, the 49ers are keeping the door open for Guerendo to suit up Week 15 following the foot sprain that forced him out of the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's win against the Bears. He was listed as a non-participant on the 49ers' first two practice reports of Week 15, both Monday and Tuesday, but he upgraded to limited participation during Wednesday's walk-through session. If he's unable to go Thursday, Guerendo will be replaced by Patrick Taylor as the 49ers' lead back, with Israel Abanikanda and practice-squad member Ke'Shawn Vaughn available as depth options behind Taylor.

Hall (knee) didn't participate in the Jets' walk-through practice Wednesday, with interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich noting that the running back is "struggling a bit" with his injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

The Jets reportedly don't want to shut Hall down for the season, but they don't sound especially optimistic about his chances of avoiding a multi-game absence. Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis had a near-even split of the backfield with Hall inactive for last Sunday's 32-26 loss to Miami, both topping 50 percent snap shares while getting 16 opportunities (11 carries and five targets for Allen, 10 carries and six targets for Davis). A similar approach is likely if Hall is out again this Sunday against the Jaguars.

Kamara didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

It's unclear if Kamara's ailment is something that may place him in danger of missing time, but his activity level Thursday and Friday likely will be telling for his potential to suit up Sunday against the Commanders. In two games since the Saints' Week 12 bye, he's tallied 49 touches for 198 yards from scrimmage and no touchdowns, so there would be plenty of work for Kendre Miller and Jamaal Williams if Kamara is inhibited or sidelined this weekend.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Walker (calf) is day-to-day, and the running back's status for Sunday's game against the Packers is still to be determined, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Walker underwent testing on his calf injury earlier this week, but Macdonald relayed that the running back doesn't require further evaluation, and his injury isn't a long-term issue, per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com. Macdonald also told Dugar that Walker doesn't need to practice in order to play Week 15, so even if he's unable to take any reps through Friday, he won't necessarily be in danger of sitting out Sunday. Zach Charbonnet filled in for Walker during this past weekend's win over Arizona en route to 29 touches for 193 yards from scrimmage and two rushing scores.

Blackshear (chest) didn't practice Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Blackshear's absence from Wednesday's practice comes as no surprise, as the Virginia Tech product sustained a serious-looking chest injury in the Panthers' Week 14 loss to the Eagles. While he's since been released from the hospital and doesn't appear to be sidelined for a long period of time, he'll likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's game against the Cowboys.