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Bridgewater (teeth) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Bridgewater was able to serve as the Buccaneers' backup QB for Monday's loss against the Lions after overcoming an illness, but he popped up on Wednesday's report with a new injury. He'll have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's NFC South tilt against the Saints.

Ojulari (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Ojulari left the field during the first half in Week 7 at Minnesota after suffering a hamstring injury, and now it seems likely he'll have to sit out Week 8 action entirely. Unless he can somehow get back in pads for practice Thursday or Friday, Joshua Uche will be expected to take over Ojulari's starting role on the edge Sunday versus the Giants.

Harrison was estimated to be a limited participant Wednesday due to a knee injury, but the team did not hold and official practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Harrison recorded a sack and played his usual allotment of defensive snaps this past Sunday against San Francisco, but he appears to have picked up a knee injury in the contest. The issue may not be serious given that he was able to practice in a limited capacity to begin Week 8 prep. Still, Harrison could enter the weekend with an injury status if he isn't able to practice in full by the end of the week.

Gano (groin) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Gano hasn't played since injuring his groin in a Week 3 loss to the Chiefs and has missed the last four games on injured reserve, but he appears to be trending toward a return. The Giants waived Jude McAtamney -- who handled kicking duties each of the last four games -- on Tuesday, another indication that Gano has a good chance at returning to action Sunday against the Eagles.

Jackson (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Jackson left Sunday's game at Minnesota early after sustaining a concussion, and now he's in danger of having to miss Week 8 action as well. He'll likely need to return to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday versus the Giants.

Bowman (hamstring) was estimated as a nonparticipant Wednesday, as the team did not practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Bowman hasn't played since Week 4. The rookie cornerback had taken on a significant role before getting hurt, logging at least 66 percent of Atlanta's defensive snaps in each of the four contests in which he suited up. Bowman will almost certainly need to get back on the practice field in some capacity this week to have a chance of returning Sunday against Miami.

Ingram-Dawkins (hip) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Chargers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Ingram-Dawkins was sidelined for the Vikings' Week 7 loss to the Eagles due to a hip injury, but the rookie fifth-rounder has been cleared to return from a one-game absence. He will give the Vikings rotational depth at defensive end behind veteran starters Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave.

Alt (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Vikings, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

The Chargers only held a walk-through version of practice Wednesday, and Alt was estimated as a limited participant. Alt told reporters earlier in the week that he wanted to play in Week 8, and the Chargers would be in quite the bind at the tackle position if he had to sit out another week, as both projected starting right tackle Trey Pipkins (knee) and top backup Austin Deculus (ankle) are also designated as questionable for Thursday's contest.

Burns (hip) did not practice Wednesday but he is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Burns originally was reported to have suffered a foot injury and was spotted in a walking boot after Sunday's game against Denver. However, his injury was modified to a foot issue in Wednesday's practice report. Despite not practicing, Burns also told Barnes that he will be able to suit up for the Giants' Week 8 matchup against the Eagles.

Van Ginkel (neck) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Van Ginkel was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but the 2019 fifth-rounder will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a neck injury, which puts Dallas Turner in line for another start at outside linebacker. Van Ginkel's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 2.