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Irving (shoulder/foot) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Irving got back on the practice field last week for the first time since Week 4 prep as he nears the end of his recovery from a shoulder subluxation and a sprained left foot, and he was listed as limited Wednesday through Friday. He maintained that activity level to begin Week 12 prep, and coach Todd Bowles told Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site that Irving was "ramping up" his activity level in advance of Sunday's game at the Rams. Irving will have two more chances to practice fully this week, with Friday's injury report revealing if he has a chance to return to action this weekend. Prior to Tampa Bay's Week 11 loss to the Bills, Rachaad White had the upper hand on Sean Tucker for RB reps, but Tucker flipped the script with 140 yards from scrimmage and three total touchdowns this past Sunday. If Irving is able to return this Sunday, he very well could be in a timeshare with one of White or Tucker if the team opts to ease him back in.

Gordon (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Gordon practiced for the first time Wednesday since being placed on Chicago's injured reserve list ahead of Week 8 at Baltimore, so it's not a big surprise he wasn't back up to full speed. Unless he can upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday, he'll probably end up carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Gray (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Gray has been on the PUP list all season, but he was designated to return Wednesday. That he was immediately able to log a full session is positive, though his status for Sunday's matchup against the Lions remains uncertain.

Al-Shaair (knee/illness) does not have an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game against Buffalo.

Al-Shaair popped up on Monday's injury report due to a knee issue and illness, but he was able to shed an injury tag for Thursday's game after practicing in full Wednesday. The veteran linebacker has recorded 32 tackles (11 solo), three pass defenses and one fumble recovery across the Texans' five games since the Week 6 bye.

Sewell (elbow) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Sewell led the Bears in tackles (10) in Week 11 at Minnesota, but he's now sidelined with an elbow issue to begin Week 12 prep. He'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance of suiting up Sunday versus the Steelers.

Egbuka was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough due to an illness.

Egbuka is among six Buccaneers -- along with QB Baker Mayfield, O-linemen Luke Goedeke, Graham Barton and Dan Feeney and D-lineman Logan Hall -- that have a cap on their reps to kick off Week 12 prep, all due to illness. Fortunately for Egbuka, he has a pair of opportunities to get back to full this week before the Buccaneers potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's contest at the Rams. Chris Godwin (fibula) also was limited Wednesday after coach Todd Bowles told Scott Smith of the team's official site that the veteran wide receiver was "ramping up" his activity level, meaning Tampa Bay could have its top two options at the position not on IR available this weekend if all goes well.

Lake (elbow) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Lake underwent a procedure on his elbow Tuesday and will now be sidelined for at least the next four games. Earlier reports suggest he could miss the rest of the regular season but would likely be ready to return for a postseason run. Josh Wallace appears most likely to replace Lake as the Rams' primary slot corner.

Edwards (hand) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Edwards has sat out Chicago's last two games as he recovers from surgery to repair a broken hand, and his availability for Week 12 is now in jeopardy. Unless he can get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday, it's unlikely he'll play Sunday versus the Steelers.

Anderson (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Bills.

Anderson was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, which was good enough for him to shed an injury tag into Thursday night's game. The third-year pro is enjoying a productive 2025 campaign, accumulating 30 tackles (20 solo), including 8.0 sacks, two pass defenses, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown) across 10 regular-season games.

Mayfield was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to an illness.

An illness has swept the Buccaneers' roster at the start of Week 12 prep, with all of Mayfield, WR Emeka Egbuka, O-linemen Luke Goedeke, Graham Barton and Dan Feeney and D-lineman Logan Hall operating with a cap on their reps. Mayfield will have two more chances to get back to full participation this week, with Friday's injury report ultimately revealing whether or not he has a designation for Sunday's game at the Rams.