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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that there is no exact number of snaps or touches the team has set for Chubb (knee) in Sunday's game against the Bengals, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Chubb is set to play his first game since Week 2 of 2023 after sustaining multiple knee injuries and a lengthy rehab process. Despite what the coach's comments might suggest, it stands to reason that Chubb wouldn't be in line for, say, 20-to-25 opportunities in his first game back after a lengthy absence. Stefanski was more concerned about the entire offense, which has yet to reach 20 points or 300 yards in a game. Chubb can give the offense a jolt and ignite a dormant rushing attack. Moving the chains and extending drives would be a start. Cleveland owns the worst third-down offense in the NFL at a conversion rate of 19.2 percent.

White (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

White, who has missed two straight games, now has two more chances to upgrade his practice participation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Rams. If he's able to return to action this weekend, he'll have an opportunity to reclaim a key role in the Raiders backfield. Even if White technically starts Week 7, he's still likely to share carries with Alexander Mattison, while third-stringer Ameer Abdullah remains on hand as a change-of-pace option.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that Lloyd (ankle) isn't ready to return to practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Lloyd had been eligible to resume practicing this week after missing the Packers' last four games while on injured reserve, but he isn't on pace to be activated in the minimum length of time. On a positive note, LaFleur said that the running back is "getting closer," so the rookie could be able to return to practice at some point next week. For as long as Lloyd is sidelined, Emanuel Wilson will be unchallenged as the No. 2 option out of the Green Bay backfield behind Josh Jacobs.

Jones didn't practice Wednesday due to a listed hamstring injury.

The Vikings have been calling the health concern a right hip injury that forced Jones out of a Week 5 win against the Jets in London. He even told Alec Lewis of The Athletic on Wednesday that he felt the injury prior to that game before it flared up, resulting in an early exit. Jones intends to take part in practice Thursday, but so far the team is merely hopeful that he'll be available for Sunday's showdown versus the Lions, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com.

Mixon (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

In his return from a three-game absence in this past Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots, Mixon carried 13 times for 102 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for 30 yards and another score on three targets. With no reported setbacks in that contest, Mixon's listed limitations Wednesday are most likely maintenance-related.

Jones (hip) said Wednesday that he hopes to practice Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Jones was present for Monday's light practice after a Week 6 bye, but he didn't participate Wednesday and thus remains in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Lions. He said that he first noticed a problem with his hip while warming up prior to the Vikings' Week 5 win over the Jets, and he ended up missing the final three quarters of that game after aggravating the injury. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that " [Jones] is going to progress throughout the week and hopefully has a chance to go on Sunday," per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com.

Cook (toe) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice.

Though Wednesday's session wasn't a standard practice, Cook's limited participation suggests that he's trending in the right direction after having missed Monday's 23-20 win over the Jets. Thursday's practice will provide added context regarding his status for this weekend's game against the Titans. If Cook remains out Sunday, Ray Davis would serve as the Bills' lead option on the ground.

Kamara (hand) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game versus the Broncos, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Kamara was listed as limited on all three of the Saints' Week 7 practice reports due to a hand injury, but it won't stop him from suiting up for a seventh game in a row to start the season. He's averaging 22 touches for 111 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring seven total touchdowns in six contests on the campaign. His workload shouldn't be affected by the potential season debut of second-year back Kendre Miller this week.

White (groin) is practicing Wednesday, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.

White is trending toward a return for Sunday's game at the Rams, after missing the past two games. He returned to practice Friday as a limited participant and now looks to be at running full speed during Wednesday's session. It's unclear if White will return to the lead role once he's healthy, or if he'll come off the bench behind Alexander Mattison. Either way, the Raiders haven't signaled any plans to lean on a workhorse rather than taking a committee approach out of their backfield.

Patterson (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.

Patterson has missed the Steelers' last two games after injuring his ankle Week 4 against the Colts. He has yet to practice since sustaining the injury, and he is in jeopardy of missing a third straight game Sunday against the Jets. Aaron Shampklin will likely be active as the Steelers' No. 3 back behind Najee Harris (rib) and Jaylen Warren for Week 7 if Patterson can't play.