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Patrick (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Patrick may have picked up the injury during the Jaguars' Week 16 win over the Broncos, when he caught his only target for 11 yards while playing 18 offensive snaps. His ability to practice in a limited capacity indicates that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue, and he would avoid an injury tag for Sunday's AFC South tilt against the Colts if he were to practice fully by Friday. Patrick has caught 10 passes (on 16 targets) for 120 yards and two touchdowns over his last six games.

Jacobs (knee/ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Jacobs has been playing through lingering knee and ankle injuries since Week 11 at the Giants, with his most recent outing this past Saturday in Chicago resulting in 14 touches for 48 yards from scrimmage on a 39 percent snap share. He also logged just two plays on offense after his lost fumble in the third quarter, which resulted in No. 2 RB Emanuel Wilson turning 14 carries into 82 yards on 46 percent of the snaps. Wilson would stand to benefit again Saturday against the Ravens if Jacobs is inhibited or even sidelined for that contest.

Bryant (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.

Bryant was not cleared to practice while in the league's concussion protocol and will miss his second game of the season Thursday. His absence means Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey will step into larger roles in the Broncos' offense behind top-two wideouts Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin. Bryant's next chance to play is Week 18 against the Chargers.

Taylor (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Tuesday that Justin Fields (knee) would be shut down for the rest of the season, so Taylor will serve as the Jets' backup quarterback against the Patriots on Sunday (assuming he's healthy) while Brady Cook starts in a third straight game. Taylor would avoid an injury designation for Week 17 if he's able to practice fully by Friday.

Love (left shoulder/concussion) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Love departed this past Saturday's loss at Chicago in the third quarter due to a concussion and since then has also been listed with a left shoulder injury, which limited him at Tuesday's walkthrough. Prior to that session, coach Matt LaFleur discussed the circumstances regarding Love and No. 2 QB Malik Willis (right shoulder), telling Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com that the Packers will "see how they progress throughout the course of the week." Considering Willis didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, and Love still must gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to be able to suit up Saturday against the Ravens, Green Bay's situation at quarterback is in significant flux for Week 17.

Mitchell (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Mitchell was limited in Tuesday's walkthrough practice due to a calf injury, but his ability to log a full session Wednesday puts him on track to play against the Packers on Saturday. The third-year pro has served in a backup role in the backfield behind Derrick Henry, though the former has logged at least eight carries in each of the Ravens' last two games. Mitchell has turned 48 carries into 308 yards and a touchdown while adding seven catches (on 10 targets) for 56 yards across 11 regular-season games.

Jules (ankle) was a full participant in Cincinnati's practice Wednesday.

Jules managed to return to practice after having missed the last two games with an ankle injury. Now healthy, the 24-year-old should resume his role as a special teamer and depth defender.

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

Ossai missed his first game of the season last Sunday against the Dolphins and is currently on pace to miss consecutive games. If the defensive end is unable to upgrade his practice participation during Thursday or Friday's sessions, he will likely be ruled out once again for Week 17 against the Cardinals. Rookie Shemar Stewart started his first game since Week 9 last Sunday after being activated off injured reserve (knee issue), and if Ossai must miss another contest, Stewart could see another 51 percent defensive snap share game.

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

Jones missed last Sunday's win over the Dolphins with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 15 against the Ravens. The returner's inability to practice to start the week is a poor sign for his chances to suit up for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Jones will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and dodge an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game. If Jones misses consecutive games, Ke'Shawn Williams will likely continue to be the Bengals' starting kick and punt returner.

Dalman (ankle) was a limited participant in Chicago's practice Wednesday.

Dalman popped up on the injury report Wednesday, putting him in danger of missing his first game of the season. If the 27-year-old is unable to play in Sunday's matchup versus the 49ers, Ryan Bates would likely start at center in his place.