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Irving (shoulder) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough.

His absence comes as no surprise after multiple reports last week suggested Irving wasn't expected to play in Weeks 5 or 6. Rachaad White filled in with an 81 percent snap share and 18 touches in a Week 5 win at Seattle, producing 71 total yards and a pair of touchdowns along the way. Early signs point to a similar role for White this Sunday against San Francisco, although the Buccaneers haven't said anything to rule Irving out just yet.

Tennessee signed Wright to its practice squad Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Regular starting kicker Joey Slye did not participate at practice Wednesday due to a calf injury, so Wright's name will be one to keep an eye on as Sunday's game at Las Vegas approaches. In five games in 2024 with the Chiefs, 49ers and Titans, he made 15 of his 16 field-goal attempts and all six of his extra-point tries.

Godwin (fibula) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough.

The Buccaneers were without Godwin, fellow WR Mike Evans (hamstring) and No. 1 RB Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) to kick off Week 6 prep. Godwin has two games under his belt after recovering from the dislocated left ankle that he suffered Week 7 of last season, but his returns (6-52-0 on 14 targets) have been minimal. With a new injury in tow, his status bears watching as the week goes on to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

Ward was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Ward played every single defensive snap during the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Vikings, finishing with three tackles (two solo) and one pass defense. He appears to have picked up a hip injury in the process, but the veteran corner will likely play against the Steelers on Sunday unless he suffers a setback over the coming days. Ward has recorded 13 tackles (10 solo) and four pass defenses (including one interception) through the first five games of the regular season.

Garrett (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Garrett managed an ankle injury leading up to Week 5 against the Vikings. He was cleared to play in that game and finished with three solo tackles while playing a season-high 57 snaps on defense. Garrett has opened the week with a limited practice Wednesday, but the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year likely will be given the green light to play against the Steelers on Sunday unless he suffers a setback.

Dissly (knee) isn't listed on the Chargers' Week 6 injury report.

Dissly is thus set to return for Sunday's game at Miami after missing each of the past three contests. Rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden took advantage initially, but he saw just one target in the Week 5 loss to Washington despite handling a season-high 61 percent route share. That number likely will drop with Dissly back in the lineup, although it's also possible Dissly mostly takes the snaps that went to Tyler Conklin and Tucker Fisk in recent weeks. Either way, it'll be some form of rotation, with long odds for any one TE to draw more than a handful of targets.

Johnston (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Johnston logged an 82 percent snap share in this past Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders, catching all four of his targets for 40 yards and carrying once for nine yards. It's unclear whether the wideout -- who lost a fumble in the contest -- is dealing with an issue coming out of Week 5 action or if his hamstring injury occurred during Wednesday's practice. Look for added context in that regard to arrive no later than Thursday, when the Chargers' next practice report is posted.

Newsome (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Newsome entered Week 5 as questionable due a hamstring injury, but he was cleared to play against the Vikings and finished with six tackles (four solo) and one pass defense while playing every single defensive snap. He's still working through the injury, but unless he logs a DNP over the next two practices, Newsome is on track to play against the Steelers on Sunday.

Corley was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Corley made his Browns debut during their Week 5 loss to the Vikings in London when he logged one carry for 11 yards while playing 12 snaps on offense. He may have picked up the groin injury during that contest, but he would avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Steelers with a full practice Thursday or Friday.

Hobbs (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Hobbs was being evaluated for a concussion during the Packers' Week 4 tie to the Cowboys after taking a hit to the head during the second half of the contest. The 2021 fifth-rounder is in the league's five-step concussion protocol even after the Week 5 bye, so he will have to clear those steps in order to play against the Bengals on Sunday.