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Watkins (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Watkins has missed the entire regular season up to this point as he's been recovering from a high ankle sprain, but it now looks like he's nearing a return to game action. He'll have two more chances to upgrade to a full practice before San Francisco releases its final practice report of the week Friday.

Van Ginkel (neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Van Ginkel missed Minnesota's last two games before its bye in Week 6, but it now appears he could get back onto the field in Week 7. He'll still probably have to upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Head coach Matt LaFleur relayed Wednesday that Oliver is still working through a hamstring injury, and his ability to return from the reserve/PUP list is "up in the air," Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

The rookie fifth-rounder opened training camp on the PUP list due to a hamstring injury, which has prevented him from participating in practices since. The injury is severe enough for Oliver to remain limited to off-field work, and there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline for him to make his NFL regular-season debut.

Parkinson (concussion) logged a full practice session Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Parkinson was sidelined for Sunday's game against the Ravens while recovering from a concussion. He reportedly cleared the league's protocol prior to the contest, though his ongoing presence on the injury report suggests otherwise.

The Panthers designated Corbett (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Corbett sustained an MCL injury in his left knee in Week 2 against the Cardinals, which necessitated his placement on injured reserve. He has progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice and was limited in Wednesday's session. Even if Corbett practices in full over the next two days, he is not guaranteed to be reinstated from IR ahead of Sunday's road game against the Jets.

Cashman (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Cashman is still officially on Minnesota's injured reserve list, but his status Wednesday suggests he may have an opportunity to return to the field in Week 7. Until he's officially activated though, Ivan Pace figures to continue to get first-team reps at linebacker next to veteran Eric Wilson.

Henley was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury.

Henley has played every defensive snap this season, including in the Chargers' Week 6 win over Miami. There's no indication he's in danger of missing Sunday's matchup against the Colts, though his practice participation in the next two days should provide further insight.

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

Carson was a full participant in practice leading up to the Cowboys' Week 6 road clash against the Panthers, but the 2024 fifth-rounder was ultimately not cleared to be reinstated from injured reserve. However, Carson would stand a good chance to make his 2025 regular-season debut against the Commanders on Sunday with a slate of full practices this week. He is in the final stages of his recovery from a knee injury that he sustained during training camp in late July.

Bowman (hamstring) was estimated as a nonparticipant in practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Bowman was unable to suit up on Monday Night Football versus Buffalo due to a hamstring injury. The Falcons held a walkthrough Wednesday, so his status as a nonparticipant is an estimate. Bowman will have two more chances to practice this week ahead of Sunday's Week 7 matchup in San Francisco. If Bowman can't suit up for that game, Dee Alford could absorb most of his defensive snaps.

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

Kneeland aggravated an ankle injury during the Cowboys' Week 6 loss to the Panthers, and he finished that contest with three tackles (two solo) while playing just 20 snaps on defense. The 2024 second-rounder was able to log a limited practice Wednesday and would likely be cleared to play against Washington on Sunday with a full practice over the next two days. Kneeland has 11 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, through five regular-season games in 2025.