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

Lloyd sat out the Jaguars' last game before their Week 8 bye versus the Rams due to a calf injury, and now he's in danger of being sidelined for Week 9 action as well. He'll likely need to participate fully in practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Wyatt (knee) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

Wyatt has been hampered by a knee issue since Week 4 but managed to return to game action in Green Bay's win over Pittsburgh. A limited session is likely just to limit his reps ahead of a Week 9 matchup against the Panthers, though his status will be worth monitoring throughout the week.

Muhammad (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on the Lions' estimated practice report Wednesday.

The Lions are coming off their Week 8 bye, so Muhammad may have picked up the injury during Detroit's Week 7 win over Tampa Bay. Detroit didn't hold a practice Wednesday, so his practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against Minnesota on Sunday. Muhammad has worked in a rotational role at defensive end this season, so his absence would open up more playing time for Tyler Lacy and Tyrus Wheat.

Patrick (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Patrick hurt his groin during the Jaguars' last game before their Week 8 bye versus the Rams, and now his availability for Week 9 is in jeopardy because of it. He'll have two more chances to manage a full practice before Jacksonville publishes its final practice report of the week Friday.

Crosby (knee/back) did not practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Crosby may not practice until Friday, coach Pete Carroll said, according to McFadden. The expectation is Crosby will play Sunday against the Jaguars. Crosby has produced 28 tackles (18 solo), including 4.0 sacks, nine QB hits and five pass breakups, including one interception, across seven games this season.

O'Connell (wrist) practiced in full Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

O'Connell fractured his wrist late in the preseason and has been sidelined since. It's positive that he was immediately able to log a full practice, but he will still need to be activated from injured reserve before suiting up for game action.

Butler (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Pete Carroll, however, said the Raiders expect Butler to play Sunday against the Jaguars. Butler was injured in the Raiders' pre-bye Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, though he didn't log a defensive snap in that contest. The veteran defensive tackle has 19 tackles (nine solo) and one fumble recovery across 282 defensive snaps this season.

Morris (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Morris missed the Jaguars' last game before their Week 8 bye versus the Rams with a groin injury, and it's still bothering him even after the extra week of rest. He'll probably have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Detroit listed Arnold (shoulder) as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

The Lions didn't hold an official practice Wednesday, but Arnold's estimation as a full participant indicates that he is past a shoulder injury that caused him to miss the two games prior to Detroit's Week 8 bye. Unless he suffers a setback over the next two practices, Arnold is in line to make his return against the Vikings on Sunday. His return would bolster a Lions secondary that is dealing with injuries to Kerby Joseph (knee) and Avonte Maddox (hamstring).

Pitre (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Pitre was on the field for nearly all of Houston's defensive snaps during Sunday's game versus the 49ers, so it's not immediately apparent when he suffered the foot injury. In any case, he'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice before Houston releases its final practice report of the week Friday.