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Nixon (illness) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

There's no indication of how serious the illness is. Nixon's practice participation for the next two days should provide an indication of his availability in Week 12 against Minnesota.

Parsons (pectoral) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Parsons has been on the injury report with back and pectoral injuries for much of the season, but he has yet to miss any games. Barring a setback, he should be ready to suit up for a Week 12 matchup against the Vikings.

Decker (shoulder) was estimated to be a DNP at Detroit's walkthrough practice Wednesday.

Decker's absence is likely precautionary as he managed to play through the injury in the Week 11 loss versus Philadelphia. The 2016 first-round pick should thus be able to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Giants.

Trice (hamstring/knee) will be sidelined for the rest of the season after he was not activated from injured reserve prior to Wednesday's deadline, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.

Trice opened the season on IR due to a hamstring injury, which he sustained during training camp. The Steelers opened his 21-day window to return from IR on Oct. 29, but the third-year cornerback sustained a knee injury the following day and hasn't practiced since. With his window coming to a close Wednesday, Trice won't be eligible to play in 2025. The 2023 seventh-round pick will enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.

Sewell (ankle) didn't participate in Detroit's walkthrough practice Wednesday.

Sewell managed to play through the injury during the Week 11 loss to the Eagles and should be on track to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Giants. If he ends up being unable to play, however, Dan Skipper likely would start at right tackle in his place.

Walker (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Walker suffered a stinger in Sunday's win over the Giants, which caused him to miss most of the second half. He'll have two days to return to practice to have a chance to suit up for a Week 12 matchup against the Vikings.

Howard (knee/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Houston's matchup versus the Bills on Thursday.

Howard opened the week as a limited participant in practice but will nonetheless be able to play Thursday. The 29-year-old will continue to serve as the team's starting right tackle.

Paschal (back) was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

Paschal is in the final stages of his recovery from a back injury from July that caused him to start the regular season on the NFI list. He's been limited in practice since returning to practice Nov. 12, and he'll likely have to log at least one full practice to have a realistic chance of playing Sunday against the Giants.

Cooper (foot) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Cooper has been on the injury report with a foot injury for the last two weeks, but he hasn't missed any game action. That likely puts him in line to suit up in Week 12 against the Vikings, though his practice participation for the next two days should confirm his status.

Hill (hamstring) has been ruled out for Houston's matchup versus Buffalo on Thursday.

Hill will remain sidelined due to the hamstring injury he suffered in the Week 11 win over the Titans. In his absence, Damone Clark could see increased playing time.