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Van Ness (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Van Ness was carted off the field to the locker room during the Packers' Week 6 win over the Bengals due to a foot injury, and he finished the game with two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks. Van Ness's status for Green Bay's upcoming road game against Arizona on Sunday will depend on his practice participation over the next two days. Kingsley Enagbare and Barryn Sorrell would stand to see more rotational snaps at defensive end behind Rashan Gary and Micah Parsons if Van Ness is not cleared to play against the Cardinals.

Carter (heel) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and said that he'll play this Sunday versus the Vikings, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Carter dealt with a heel injury last week and was unable to suit up on Thursday Night Football against the Giants. The heel issue appears to have improved significantly, and Carter said that a shoulder injury that has bothered him since training camp is doing better as well, per McManus. Carter thus seemed poised to move back to his usual starting role along the defensive line Sunday in Minnesota.

Davis (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Davis has missed the Chargers' last three games due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 3 versus the Broncos, but his activity Wednesday signals he could have a chance to return in Week 7. If he can upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday, he could even avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Nichols was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Nichols was sidelined by a neck injury for the start of the season but was held out of Sunday's loss to the Colts for personal reasons. He should be available in Week 7 against the Packers.

Bullard (head) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Bullard sustained a head injury during the Packers' Week 6 win over the Bengals, but he was not placed in the league's concussion protocol and is on track to play against the Cardinals on Sunday. The 2024 second-rounder has 27 tackles (19 solo) through the Packers' first five games of the regular season.

Ridgeway (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Ridgeway practiced in full all week last week before ultimately sitting out in Week 6, so while his activity is a promising sign, it's still no guarantee he'll suit up in Week 7. Until the Saints officially remove him from their injured reserve list, veteran Nathan Shepherd should continue to see increased reps on the defensive line.

Calcaterra (oblique) didn't practice Wednesday.

Calcaterra suffered an oblique injury in the first quarter of a Week 5 loss to Denver and hasn't practiced since. Philadelphia last played on Thursday Night Football against the Giants, but even with the extra time between games, Calcaterra is very much at risk of sitting out this Sunday's matchup in Minnesota. If he doesn't play, Kylen Granson likely would work as the Eagles' No. 2 tight end behind Dallas Goedert.

Taylor-Demerson (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Taylor-Demerson played a season-low 27 snaps (46 percent), so this issue may have popped up in Sunday's loss to the Colts. That he was still able to participate Wednesday is a good sign for his availability in Week 7, but he'll still have a chance to increase his activity in the next two days.

Wyatt (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Wyatt has not played or practiced since suffering a knee injury during Green Bay's Week 4 tie against Dallas. The 2022 first-rounder would have to return to practice over the next two days to have a chance at playing against the Cardinals on Sunday. Karl Brooks, Nazir Stackhouse and rookie sixth-rounder Warren Brinson will continue to see additional snaps at defensive tackle for as long as Wyatt is out of action.

Yiadom (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Yiadom missed his second straight game in Week 6 due to a lingering hamstring injury, and now his availability for Week 7 is also in doubt. He'll probably need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance of suiting up Sunday at Chicago.