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Van Ness (foot) did not practice Wednesday and is ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Van Ness returned from a five-game absence and took the field Week 12 versus the Vikings, but he played only six defensive snaps and appears to have aggravated the injury. He didn't practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Thursday's divisional contest, and coach Matt LaFleur said Van Ness is "day-to-day." His next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Bears in Week 14.

Kamara (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Kamara missed the entire second half of this past Sunday's loss to the Falcons due to a knee injury, and after undergoing an MRI, he's been diagnosed with a sprained MCL. The Saints will post two more practice reports this week, and Friday's version in particular may provide some clarity as it pertains to his status for Sunday's game at Miami. Devin Neal is lined up to lead New Orleans' backfield if Kamara is limited or sidelined for Week 13 action.

Raymond (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Raymond made an early exit from Sunday's win over the Giants, leaving rookie Isaac TeSlaa (hand) as the No. 3 receiver in an offense that has cut back on use of multi-TE formations due to injuries. TeSlaa is listed as questionable for Thursday, but he's seemingly on track to play, whereas TEs Sam LaPorta (IR - back) and Brock Wright (neck) definitely will be out.

Brooks (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Brooks managed to play through his ankle injury Week 12 against the Vikings and played seven total snaps (four on defense, three on special teams), but he hasn't practiced in any capacity since. His next chance to retake the field will arrive Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Bears in Week 14.

TeSlaa (hand) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Green Bay, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

With No. 3 receiver Kalif Raymond (ankle) ruled out and TE Sam LaPorta (back) still on injured reserve, TeSlaa has an opportunity for a lot of playing time if he avoids the inactive list Thursday morning. Detroit listed TeSlaa as a limited practice participant Monday through Wednesday, with no mention of the oblique injury that had him on injury reports the previous two weeks.

Wright (neck) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Packers, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Wright was held out of all three walkthroughs during Week 13 prep and thus will miss his first game of the season due to a neck injury. With Sam LaPorta (back) on injured reserve and unlikely to play again this season, Ross Dwelley will be the primary beneficiary among Lions tight ends Thursday, while Anthony Firkser and Zach Horton are candidates to be elevated from the practice squad. Wright's next chance for game action is next Thursday, Dec. 4 versus the Cowboys.

The Bengals placed Wilson (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Wilson will miss at least Cincinnati's next four games due to a hamstring injury suffered during Sunday's loss to the Patriots. His earliest opportunity to return from IR will arrive Saturday, Dec. 27 versus the Cardinals in Week 17.

Pineiro (hamstring) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Pineiro did not practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Week 12, and there's no indication that his return to on-field reps is on the immediate horizon. He's reportedly considered week-to-week due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain suffered Week 11 against Arizona. Matt Gay made all four kicks (two field-goal tries and two PATs) in his team debut during Monday's win over the Panthers, and he could be elevated from the practice squad to draw another start if Pineiro remains sidelined Sunday on the road against Cleveland.

Metcalf (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Mike Tomlin suggested Tuesday that Metcalf would be a limited participant in practice early on during the Steelers' Week 13 prep, but the wideout ended up being deemed a DNP on Wednesday. Metcalf now has two more opportunities to upgrade his participation level ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills. The same applies to Pittsburgh's starting QB Aaron Rodgers (left wrist) , who was also sidelined Wednesday.

Hunt's teammate Isiah Pacheco (knee) will return for Thursday's game at Dallas, but Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he isn't sure how much Pacheco will play, ESPN's Nate Taylor reports.

Pacheco was Kansas City's lead runner before his knee sprain, but the role didn't amount to much in fantasy with Hunt stealing goal-line work and Brashard Smith taking a few touches each week. Hunt was far more valuable in Pacheco's absence, recording three straight games with at least 47 snaps, 12 touches and 12.5 PPR points. His playing time figures to decrease now, though to what extent is unclear.