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Williams was informed that he's lost his starting job Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Williams spoke with the media Wednesday, stating that "my coaches told me I was underperforming, that I've been underperforming since training camp." The linebacker is "not thrilled" with the decision, but he intends to win his job back. It's unclear who will replace Williams against the Browns on Sunday, but Ja'Markis Weston and Kobe King are two candidates to do so.

Gonzalez (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Gonzalez was evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game versus the Falcons, but he handled his regular diet of practice reps to begin the Patriots' new week of preparation. He'll still need to officially clear league concussion protocol by Sunday to suit up in Week 10 at Tampa Bay.

Davis (quadriceps) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Davis missed Week 9 with the injury and was unable to practice in any capacity. His return to begin the week of preparation for Sunday's matchup against the Bills is a positive sign, but his practice participation will be worth monitoring the rest of the week.

Harden was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Harden is working through an ankle issue coming out of the Week 9 bye, so he may have sustained the injury during the Browns' Week 8 loss to the Patriots. The injury wasn't severe enough for him to miss Wednesday's practice altogether, and he'll have two more chances to practice fully and avoid an injury tag heading into Sunday's game against the Jets. The second-year corner has accumulated 22 tackles (14 solo) and two pass defenses through eight regular-season games.

Nwangwu (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Nwangwu missed the Jets' last game before their Week 9 bye at Cincinnati due to a concussion, but his activity to start the new week of preparation suggests he has a good chance to be available for Week 10 versus the Browns. He has until Sunday to officially clear league concussion protocol.

Jones (knee) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Jones again is dealing with the knee injury that has lingered since Week 6 prep (in advance of Arizona's last three games). He's suited up for all three and combined for seven catches (on 10 targets) for 146 yards and no touchdowns while working with QB Jacoby Brissett. With Kyler Murray's (foot) placement on IR on Wednesday, Jones will be on the receiving end of passes from Brissett for at least the next four contests, assuming the wide receiver is healthy enough to be active himself.

Lewis (groin) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Lewis has missed the team's last two contests while nursing a groin injury, and he is still working his way through it. The defensive lineman was able to log back-to-back full practices to end last week, but he now may have gone backward in his recovery. Lewis will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's game against the Falcons in Germany.

Eskridge (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Eskridge suffered the shoulder injury in Week 8, but managed to suit up on short rest in Week 9. That should create optimism for his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Bills, though his participation in practice will be worth monitoring.

Tufele (knee) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Tufele spent Week 8 at Cincinnati on the sideline with a knee injury, but with the benefit of a Week 9 bye, it now looks like he'll be ready to play in Week 10 versus the Browns. After three-time All Pro Quinnen Williams was traded to Dallas on Tuesday, Tufele now projects for a starting role on the defensive line.

McGuire did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to an illness, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

McGuire is under the weather to start Week 10 prep, but he'll have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets. The third-year defensive end has logged 16 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through eight regular-season games.