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Williams (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Williams led Rams cornerbacks in snaps in their last contest before their Week 8 bye at Jacksonville, so it's possible he picked up the shoulder injury outside of game action. Whatever the case, he'll have two more chances to manage a full practice before the Rams release their final practice report of the week Friday.

Kinchens (toe) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Kinchens hurt his toe during the Rams' last game before their Week 8 bye at Jacksonville, and now it's threatening his availability for Week 9. He'll likely have to upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Walker (groin) was a limited participant in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Walker managed to return to practice Wednesday after missing the last two games due to a groin injury. If the rookie first-round pick is able to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus New England, he should return to his role as one of the team's starting outside linebackers.

Love (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Love was expected to have a chance to return in Week 9, but coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that the safety suffered a setback, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports. That not only casts doubt on Love's status for a Week 9 matchup against the Commanders, but also means that a stint on injured reserve is possible.

Okuayinonu (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Okuayinonu left Sunday's game at Houston on a cart in the fourth quarter after suffering an ankle injury, and now his status for Week 9 is in jeopardy. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to suit up Sunday against the Giants.

Huff (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Huff sat out Sunday's game at Houston due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 7 versus the Falcons, and now his availability for Week 9 is in question. If he ends up unable to return to practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss Sunday's game against the Giants.

Harrison (knee) didn't participate in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Harrison is still dealing with the knee injury that forced him to sit out the Week 8 loss to Miami. If the 24-year-old ends up missing his second straight game, Brandon Dorlus will likely start at defensive end once again during Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots.

The Dolphins listed Melifonwu (hand) as questionable for Thursday's game against the Ravens, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Melifonwu was able to practice in full Wednesday, but he isn't guaranteed to play Thursday due to a hand injury he sustained during the Dolphins' 34-10 win over the Falcons on Sunday. He would be in line to start at safety alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick if Ashtyn Davis -- who is listed as doubtful due to a quad injury -- is not cleared to play. If Melifonwu and Davis are both inactive, then Elijah Campbell would likely get the starting nod at safety next to Fitzpatrick.

Hall (oblique) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Hall has been sidelined in each of Seattle's last two games, though he's had an additional week to recover during the team's bye. He has a chance to return in Week 9 against the Commanders, and a limited session to begin the week is a positive step.

Stout (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Stout played 48 defensive snaps in Week 8 at Houston, and it's not clear when he suffered the shoulder injury. Regardless, he'll likely need to get back to practicing in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.