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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.

Achane (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Per David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Achane shed his non-contact jersey at Wednesday's practice, and the running back's listed full participation indicates that he's trending toward being available Sunday against the Colts, barring any setbacks. Assuming Achane officially clears the NFL's concussion protocol within the next couple of days, he'll be in line to head into the weekend without an injury designation.

Chubb (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Chubb remains on the PUP list, but he's been practicing since Week 5 and is expected to make his season debut this Sunday against the Bengals, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. Wednesday marked his first full practice since he suffered a major left knee injury Sept. 18, 2023 that required two separate surgeries. Assuming he continues to practice Thursday and Friday without restriction, Chubb should be activated from the PUP list no later than Saturday. Head coach Kevin Stefanski declined to say whether Chubb will be on a "pitch count" if he is indeed activated this week, according to Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram.

Harris didn't practice Wednesday due to a rib injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, Harris usually rests Wednesday, but the running back's absence was attributed to an injury this time around. Thursday's practice will thus provide added context with regard to Harris' status for Sunday's game against the Jets. Meanwhile, fellow running back Jaylen Warren is not listed on the Steelers' Week 7 injury report.

Etienne (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

After head coach Doug Pederson deemed Etienne week-to-week following his early removal from Sunday's 35-16 loss to the Bears, the running back's ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday comes as a surprise. D'Ernest Johnson took 77 percent of snaps after halftime with the Jaguars trailing by multiple scores, but Tank Bigsby likely would take over as the lead runner if Etienne were to miss Sunday's game against New England.

Robinson (knee) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.

Robinson took part in his first on-field work since a Week 5 win against the Browns, as he didn't practice last Wednesday through Friday before being ruled out for this past Sunday's game at Baltimore. A knee injury has been bothering him since Week 5 prep, and the two sessions that remain this week likely will be the determining factors into whether he has a chance to return to action Sunday against the Panthers. Austin Ekeler produced 68 yards from scrimmage on 13 touches while starting in place of Robinson in Week 6.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Mason (shoulder) will be a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Mason attempted to play through a left shoulder injury last Thursday at Seattle, but he departed after his lone carry of the second half and didn't return. Afterward, Shanahan confirmed that Mason had an AC joint sprain and deemed the running back day-to-day. At Monday's unofficial session, Mason was sporting a non-contact jersey, and his capped practice Wednesday likely indicates that he still hasn't been cleared for contact. Isaac Guerendo will be the biggest beneficiary Sunday against the Chiefs if Mason is unable to play.

Singletary (groin) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Stretching back to Week 5 prep, Singletary now has been listed as limited on five consecutive injury reports, but he's been sidelined the last two games due to a groin issue, which has allowed rookie fifth-round pick Tyrone Tracy to burst onto the scene. Singletary will have two more opportunities to log a full session this week before the Giants potentially hand him a designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Eagles.

Gore reverted to the Bills' practice squad Wednesday.

The rookie was elevated to Buffalo's active roster Monday to provide depth at running back with James Cook (toe) missing the Bills' 23-20 win over the Jets. Gore went unused in the Week 6 win, but he could be elevated again for a Week 7 matchup with the Titans if Cook is once again sidelined.

Brooks (knee), who remains on the reserve/non-football injury list after having had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, was listed as a limited participant on Carolina's first Week 7 injury report.

Brooks, who is working his way back from an ACL tear sustained during his final collegiate season at Texas, practiced in full pads without a brace on his right knee, per David Newton of ESPN.com. Head coach Dave Canales said the Panthers will take things a "week at a time" in terms of ramping up Brooks' activity, according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press. With that in mind, Brooks doesn't look as though he'll be rushed back into action for Sunday's game against Washington. Whenever the rookie second-round pick is cleared to make his NFL debut, he'll likely be eased into the Carolina backfield mix rather than immediately usurping Chuba Hubbard as the No. 1 option.