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Banks (groin/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Banks has been on the injury report for most of the season with a combination of ankle and groin injuries. His limited participation Wednesday comes as no surprise as a result, but his status for a Week 7 matchup against the Cardinals should become clearer as the week progresses.

Fairchild (knee) does not have an injury designation for Thursday's matchup versus Pittsburgh, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Fairchild missed this past Sunday's loss to Green Bay, but he didn't have any limitations in practice this week. He's thus ready to return to action against the Steelers, and Fairchild should start at left guard for the Bengals.

Tom (oblique/back) did not practice Wednesday.

Tom has been dealing with the oblique injury all season but has still managed to suit up in three of Green Bay's five games. He's had his practice reps managed, so his availability for Week 7 against the Cardinals should become clearer as the week progresses.

Dickerson (ankle) logged a limited practice session Wednesday.

Dickerson missed the Eagles' Week 6 loss to the Giants with the injury. His return to practice is positive, but his status for Sunday's game against Minnesota is unclear.

Detroit signed Robinson to a one-year contract Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Robinson's most recent NFL regular-season action came in Week 7 last season with Carolina. He was cut shortly thereafter having logged just 73 defensive snaps over 21 contests with the Panthers across two seasons, though he also played extensively on special teams. Robinson will give the Lions some depth in a secondary that won't have Brian Branch (suspension) for Monday's game against Tampa Bay and that is also dealing with several injuries.

Booker (ankle) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Booker has missed Dallas' last three games and had not practiced in any capacity before Wednesday's session. While it's a positive step forward, it's unclear whether Booker will be able to return in Week 7 against the Commanders.

Smith (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Smith has been dealing with this knee injury for the last two weeks. His reps have been managed both in practice and in games, but there's no indication he's in danger of missing Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.

Pipkins (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Pipkins injured his knee in a Week 5 loss to Washington and didn't practice at all last week before missing this past Sunday's win over Miami. He's certainly iffy, at best, to face Indianapolis on Sunday given his continued lack of practice. Fellow starting offensive tackle Joe Alt (ankle) also didn't practice Wednesday, so the Chargers could again be very shorthanded at the position against the Colts.

Matthews was estimated as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.

Matthews suffered an ankle injury in Monday's win over Buffalo. It's not surprising that he is still suffering from the issue two days later, though Atlanta didn't have an actual practice Wednesday. Matthews has two days to get back on the field for a chance to suit up in Week 7 against the 49ers.

London was a full participant in Wednesday's estimated injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

London missed Monday's win over the Bills due to a triceps injury. Though Atlanta didn't actually take the field Wednesday, London should be ready to return for a Week 7 matchup against the 49ers.