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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.

Witherspoon (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Witherspoon has been out for each of Seattle's last three games with the knee injury. His full participation to begin the week should set him up for a return and a key role in the secondary in Week 9 against the Commanders.

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

Winters was forced out of Sunday's game at Houston in the third quarter after injuring his knee, and now his status for Week 9 is in doubt. He'll probably have to get back to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday against the Giants.

Stanley (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

Stanley had his practice reps limited during the shortened week while working through an ankle injury, and his full participation in Wednesday's walkthrough indicates that he will start at left tackle against the Dolphins on Sunday.

Newton (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Newton tweaked his ankle during the Commanders' Week 8 loss to the Chiefs, but he was able to return and finished with four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. He's still working through the injury, so his practice participation over the next two days will be worth monitoring heading into Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

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

Bowman was sidelined for the past three games but managed to return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. If he ends up being good to go for Sunday's matchup versus New England, the 22-year-old will likely resume his role as the team's starting slot cornerback.

Rodgers (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Rodgers turned in a solid effort in Thursday's loss to the Chargers, though he likely suffered the injury in the contest. He is a key part of the Minnesota secondary, so his status for the rest of the week will be worth monitoring ahead of a Week 9 showdown against Detroit.

James (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

James is rehabbing through a low ankle sprain that he picked up during the Chargers' Week 8 victory over the Vikings. His ability to practice Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- indicates the injury isn't a long-term issue, and he'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation to avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Titans. James tallied at least seven tackles in five of the seven games prior to his injury in Week 8, and his 49 stops through eight regular-season games is second most on the Chargers behind Daiyan Henley (52).

Dissly did not practice Wednesday due to an illness.

Dissly will have two more opportunities to recover enough to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. He was a healthy scratch for Week 8 against the Vikings, so there's no guarantee that he would be active for Week 9 even if he recovered enough to avoid an injury designation. Dissly appears to have been phased out of the Chargers' offensive gameplan due to the emergence of rookie fifth-rounder Oronde Gadsden, while Tucker Fisk and Tyler Conklin provide depth at tight end.