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Seattle released Saubert on Wednesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Per Henderson, the move is believed to be purely procedural, and the Seahawks are expected to sign Saubert again soon. Through seven games so far this season, he's drawn just one target over 145 offensive snaps.

Stevenson (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Stevenson hurt his shoulder in the second half of this past Sunday's win over New Orleans and did not return. His DNP to begin Week 8 prep casts some concern about his status for this Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, though Stevenson will have two more days this week to return to practice. Should he be unable to play against the Ravens, Nick McCloud could be pressed into a starting role.

Carter (concussion) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Carter was a full participant in practice leading up to the Jets' Week 7 contest against the Panthers, but the 2021 fifth-rounder was unable to suit up after failing to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol. He would have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to be available for Sunday's road game against the Bengals.

Smartt did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a quadriceps injury.

Smartt served exclusively on special teams during the Jets' Week 7 loss to the Panthers, and he appears to have picked up a quad injury in the process. He'll have two more opportunities to practice and avoid an injury tag ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Wright (hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Wright intercepted a pass and played all but one defensive snap this past Sunday against the Saints, but he appears to have hurt his hip during the victory. Given that the cornerback was able to practice in limited fashion Wednesday, though, he may not be dealing with a major injury. Wright will likely enter the weekend without an injury designation if he's able to bump up to full practice participation by Friday.

Nwangwu (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

Nwangwu was diagnosed with a concussion during the Jets' 13-6 loss to the Panthers in Week 7. He's opened the week with a DNP, and even if he were to practice, he would have to progress through the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to play against the Bengals on Sunday. Isaiah Williams would likely serve as the Jets' primary returner on kickoffs if Nwangwu were to miss time.

Gardner (concussion) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.

Gardner entered the league's concussion protocol following the Jets' 13-6 loss to the Panthers in Week 7. He'll have two more opportunities to practice this week, though he would have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play against the Bengals on Sunday. Jarvis Brownlee would likely start at outside corner if Gardner is not cleared to play.

Johnson was a non-participant in practice Wednesday due to a back injury.

This is the first word of Johnson dealing with an injury, though he may have picked it up in Sunday's win over New Orleans. The veteran running back has had minimal usage on offense with just four snaps so far this season, though he's a regular contributor on special teams. Should Johnson be sidelined for Week 8 against Baltimore on Sunday, Travis Homer would likely work as Chicago's No. 3 RB behind D'Andre Swift (groin) and Kyle Monangai.

Campbell (quadriceps) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

A quadriceps injury has prevented Campbell from practicing or playing over the last two weeks. A return to practice over the next two days would be a step in the right direction for the sixth-year safety as he works toward being available for Sunday's road game against the Falcons. Campbell has two solo tackles through five regular-season games while working primarily on special teams.

Duck (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Duck missed the Dolphins' last six games due to an ankle injury, including Sunday against the Browns despite being a full participant in practice during Week 7 prep. His full practice Wednesday indicates that he is trending toward being available for Week 8 against the Falcons, though that may not be officially confirmed until the Dolphins announce their final practice report with injury designations Friday.