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Paschal (back) wasn't activated off the NFI list before the expiration of his 21-day practice window and is therefore ineligible to play for the remainder of this season, Christian Booher of SI.com reports.

Paschal was placed on the non-football injury list in August due to a back injury. He was designated to return Nov. 5, thus opening his 21-day window for activation. It appeared Paschal could be on the verge of returning when he was deemed a full participant in Monday's practice walkthrough, but he was labeled as DNP both Tuesday and Wednesday, and Detroit ultimately decided that he's not far enough in his recovery to suit up this season. Paschal's future with the team is very murky, as he's in the final year of his rookie contract.

Covey was signed from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.

Covey is replacing safety Andrew Mukuba, who suffered an ankle injury last week against Dallas and landed on injured reserve. The wide receiver and return specialist has mostly seen action in the latter role in his career, producing more than 300 punt-return yards in both the 2022 and 2023 campaigns. That's where Covey may see action Friday against the Bears, especially with Xavier Gipson dealing with a shoulder injury and having lost a fumble last week against the Cowboys.

In his return to action from a one-game suspension, Chase will be catching passes from QB Joe Burrow (toe), who was activated off IR ahead of Thursday night's game against the Ravens, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Chase and Burrow last saw game action together Week 2, when the Bengals' franchise QB sustained a turf toe injury on his left foot that was surgically repaired, per Ben Baby of ESPN.com. In Burrow's looming return to action, Tee Higgins will be sidelined by a concussion, which sets the stage for Chase -- who has recorded a fantasy-friendly 79-861-5 line on 117 targets through 10 games so far -- to remain busy versus Baltimore, with fellow WRs Andrei Iosivas and Mitchell Tinsley candidates to see added work in Higgins' Week 13 absence.

Dickerson (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.

Dickerson was estimated as a limited participant Tuesday, but the Eagles didn't actually practice. They returned to the field Wednesday, and his status remained the same. His status for Friday's game against the Bears remains unclear.

Johnson (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.

Johnson suffered a Lisfranc sprain in Week 11 and was originally expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks. He was sidelined in Week 12 and his chances of returning in Week 13 appear limited after he failed to practice Tuesday or Wednesday.

Zavala (calf) did not practice Wednesday.

Zavala was injured in Monday night's loss to the 49ers and was unable to return to the game. Jake Curhan replaced Zavala at right guard against San Francisco.

Mays (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Mays was injured last month in a Week 8 loss to the Bills. He must have aggravated the injury, causing Mays to miss Monday night's loss to the 49ers. Austin Corbett made the start at center for Carolina against San Francisco.

Zabel (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Zabel initially was injured in the Week 11 loss to the Rams but was able to play last Sunday against the Titans, logging 100 percent of the offensive snaps. Zabel should be good to go Sunday against the Vikings.

Beal (concussion) logged a full practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Beal was sidelined for Monday's win against the Panthers due to a concussion. His return to a full practice is a good sign, but it's unclear if he has cleared the league's concussion protocol -- a requirement for him to be active for a Week 13 matchup against the Browns.

Fuaga (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Fuaga suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 9 and has missed two consecutive games with the injury. The limited practice gives Fuaga a chance to return Sunday against Miami.