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Flacco (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Flacco wasn't expected to practice but apparently did enough to warrant a 'limited' designation -- perhaps without throwing any passes. In Flacco's absence, Joe Burrow (toe) led the first-team offense during 11-on-11s, giving rise to speculation that Burrow may try to play this Sunday against the Patriots. For what it's worth, reports last week suggested Burrow was targeting the Thanksgiving Day game at Baltimore just four days later. There doesn't seem to be any doubt Flacco can continue playing through his shoulder injury, but the Bengals may not need him to for much longer (if at all).

TeSlaa (oblique) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

TeSlaa managed to play through his oblique injury during Detroit's loss to the Eagles in Week 11, but the injury continues to linger ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants. Of course, given that TeSlaa has yet to log a single game with multiple catches yet this season, he won't be on the radar for fantasy consideration in the majority of formats even if healthy for Week 12.

Raymond (cramps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Raymond was forced out in the fourth quarter versus the Eagles in Week 10 due to cramps, and although Detroit hosted only a walkthrough practice Wednesday, the veteran wideout appears to have already returned to full health. Expect Raymond to handle his usual No. 3 receiver role behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams on Sunday against the Giants.

Wright (ankle) was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate.

Wright managed a pair of limited sessions last week before entering the weekend as questionable, but he was active for Sunday's loss at Philadelphia, hauling in just two of seven targets for eight yards on an 83 percent snap share in the Lions' first game without Sam LaPorta (back, IR). Assuming Wednesday's restrictions are merely maintenance for the lingering ankle issue, Wright will continue to operate as the team's top tight end Sunday against the Giants.

Lewis (groin) did not practice Wednesday.

Lewis has yet to resume practicing since suffering a groin injury Week 7, and even coming out of Indianapolis' bye he appears a notable distance from returning to full health. Unless Lewis is able to upgrade his activity level at practice Thursday and/or Friday, he will be on track to remain sidelined Sunday versus Kansas City.

Slayton (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton hasn't mixed into any drills since he injured his hamstring during a Week 10 loss in Chicago, but he was spotted working on the side with the Giants' training staff at Wednesday's session, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Slayton will have two more chances this week to put himself in a position to potentially return to action Sunday at Detroit. At the moment, Wan'Dale Robinson, Isaiah Hodgins, Jalin Hyatt and Gunner Olszewski are the healthy wide receivers on the active roster.

Ebukam (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Ebukam has missed three consecutive games due to a lingering MCL sprain in his knee, but he appears to have taken a step forward in his recovery following Indianapolis' bye. If he's able to upgrade to full practice reps Thursday and/or Friday, Ebukam could avoid an injury designation entirely for Sunday's road game against the Chiefs.

Dart (concussion) officially was limited at Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Dart didn't practice last Wednesday through Friday after he sustained a concussion during a Week 10 loss at Chicago, missing this past Sunday's defeat to the Packers in the process. He remains in the protocol for head injuries this week, but his return to drills Wednesday as a listed non-contact participant has him trending in the right direction. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, Dart was the first Giants quarterback to take reps Wednesday, so the team seemingly is preparing as if the rookie will start Sunday in Detroit, assuming he gains clearance from an independent neurologist before then.

Ward (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Ward has missed Indianapolis' previous five games, but coming out of the team's bye week he appears to be nearing clearance from the concussion protocol. He initially suffered the concussion during pregame warmups Week 6. Once fully healthy, Ward will line up alongside new cornerback Sauce Gardner, a tandem that Indianapolis could debut as early as Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs.

Swift (hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Swift had a cap on his practice reps last Wednesday due to a hip injury before progressing to a full session one day later, so he again may be easing into this week of prep. He proceeded to pace the Bears backfield this past Sunday at Minnesota, earning a 57 percent snap share and turning 21 carries into 90 yards. Thursday's practice report will reveal whether or not he handled all on-field work.