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Miller (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports

Miller missed the past six games but apparently was close to returning for last Thursday's 30-22 loss to the Rams. He's unlikely to have a major role in the offense even if he's cleared to play Week 17 against Tampa Bay, but the Saints might give him a few more chances Week 18 if they're out of the playoff mix at that point.

Stevenson (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Given that Stevenson wasn't participating in what Lazar described as a light walk-through session Wednesday, the running back's status for Sunday's game against the Bills remains cloudy. Stevenson has already missed three straight contests, and if he remains out this weekend, Ezekiel Elliott would be in store for another turn as New England's lead back.

Mostert (ankle) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Mostert was limited to a season-low 19 snaps in this past Sunday's 22-20 win over the Cowboys while managing the ankle issue. Though Mostert is off the field to begin Week 17 prep, head coach Mike McDaniel expects the running back to be available Sunday in Baltimore, even with few or no practice reps leading up to the game.

Sanders (toe) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Sanders hurt his toe during this past Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Packers, but his full participation Wednesday suggests the running back isn't dealing with any lingering effects from the injury. He should continue to work as the backup to Chuba Hubbard -- who was a limited participant Wednesday due to a hamstring injury -- in Week 17 against the Jaguars.

Foreman (personal) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Foreman missed this past Sunday's win over the Cardinals due to a personal matter, which allowed Khalil Herbert to dominate the Bears backfield to the tune of 21 touches for 121 yards from scrimmage and one rushing touchdown on a 51 percent snap share. Meanwhile, rookie Roschon Johnson had 12 touches for 53 total yards on 46 percent of the snaps. With Foreman back in the saddle Wednesday with no practice limitations, his presence may throw a wrench into the breakdown of reps between the trio Sunday against the Falcons.

Hubbard was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

In the wake of the Panthers' Week 16 loss to the Packers, Miles Sanders (toe) was the only Carolina running back who was reported to have sustained an injury in the contest. However, Sanders was able to log a full session to kick off Week 17 prep, while Hubbard operated with a cap on his reps. As such, the backfield situation will be monitored over the next two days of practice to see if Hubbard may be in danger of yielding snaps to Sanders on Sunday at Jacksonville.

Barkley was a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough due to an elbow injury, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.

Barkley last had practice restrictions placed upon him during Week 11 prep. In the four games since, he's turned 73 touches into 274 yards from scrimmage and three rushing touchdowns. Considering Barkley was able to log some on-field work to kick off this week, he likely isn't in any danger of missing Sunday's contest against the Rams, but his status still will be monitored to ensure that's the case.

Johnson (shoulder) was a limited practice participantt on Wednesday's walkthrough.

Johnson was a limited participant all last week before ultimately being inactive for the Bills' road win over the Chargers. His absence allowed Leonard Fournette to suit up for the first time all season, albeit with minimal impact in a game in which lead back James Cook took on a career-high 75 percent snap share.

The Panthers restored Cohen (hamstring) from the practice squad/injured list Wednesday.

Cohen had been on the practice squad/injured list since Nov. 6, but he's healthy again and thus could be an option to join Carolina's roster for one or both of the team's final two games of the season. The 28-year-old running back hasn't played in an NFL game since the 2020 campaign.

Pacheco (concussion) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Pacheco sustained a concussion during Monday's loss to the Raiders and unsurprisingly isn't ready to take the practice field just two days later. The running back will have two more chances to practice this week, but he'll ultimately need to receive clearance from an independent neurologist to be removed from concussion protocol and have any chance at playing in Sunday's game against the Bengals. If Pacheco is unable to clear the five-step protocol ahead of Sunday, Clyde Edwards-Helaire would likely serve as the Chiefs' lead option out of the backfield, with La'Mical Perine handling the No. 2 role.