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Bowers (knee) isn't practicing Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Bowers, who was inactive for this past Sunday's 40-6 loss to the Colts after logging DNPs last Thursday and Friday, now has two more chances to practice before the Raiders submit their Week 6 injury designations. If he's limited or out this weekend, Michael Mayer -- who has cleared concussion protocol -- would be in line to see an expanded role this weekend versus the Titans.

Mingo (knee), who remains on IR, was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Mingo had his 21-day practice window opened last Wednesday and logged a trio of limited practices before being ruled out for Week 5, but he's now practicing without restrictions. That seemingly sets the stage for Mingo to be activated from IR and make his regular-season debut ahead of Sunday's road game against the Panthers. With CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot) both candidates to miss Week 6, Mingo's return would provide the Cowboys with needed depth at the wide receiver position.

Wharton (toe) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Wharton was unable to play in the Panthers' Week 5 win over the Dolphins due to a toe injury. He's opened the week with another DNP, so he'll have two more opportunities to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's road game against the Cowboys.

Lamb (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

While Lamb hasn't logged an official practice rep since sustaining a high left-ankle sprain during a Week 3 loss in Chicago, he's been able to do some resistance training for roughly one week, signaling that he's closing in on a return to on-field work. Until that occurs, though, his odds to play on upcoming game days remain unknown. During Lamb's two-game absence, WR George Pickens and TE Jake Ferguson have dominated QB Dak Prescott's attention, though WR Ryan Flournoy busted out with a 114-yard effort Week 5.

Turpin (foot) said Wednesday he does not anticipate gaining clearance for Sunday's road matchup against the Panthers, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Turpin appears on track to miss a second consecutive game due to a lingering foot sprain. Ryan Flournoy, who broke out with six catches for 114 yards one nine targets versus the Jets in Week 5, will again benefit from increased opportunities on offense versus Carolina if Turpin is unable to go, while Jaydon Blue and Jalen Tolbert would likely see an uptick in return work.

Skowronek (illness) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Skowronek opening Week 6 with a limited practice provides reason for optimism that he'll be able to gain clearance for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Browns. Prior to Pittsburgh's bye, Skowronek was targeted once during the team's win over the Vikings in Week 4, though he failed to log a reception. Through four regular-season appearances, the only catch Skowronek has logged is the 22-yard touchdown he recorded during the Steelers' win over the Jets in Week 1.

Coach Kellen Moore said Kamara hurt his ankle in practice Wednesday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Kamara officially was limited Wednesday, and Moore added that it's a "little something." Kamara's status thus bears watching as the week goes on to get a sense of his odds to suit up Sunday against the Patriots. If Kamara is inhibited or sidelined this weekend, Kendre Miller would take on an expanded role in the Saints offense.

Watson (knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

The Packers designated Watson for return from the reserve/PUP list Monday, which marked the first step as he seeks his first game action since Week 18 of last season, when he sustained a torn ACL in his right knee. Wednesday's practice was padded, and Watson was spotted running routes and catching passes during the portion open to the media, per Ryan Wood of USA Today. Watson will have two more chances to mix into drills this week, with Friday's injury report potentially giving him a chance to play Sunday against the Bengals.

Porter (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Porter hasn't suited up for a regular-season game since Week 1, but he appears to have emerged from Pittsburgh's bye in Week 5 fully healthy. The starting cornerback looks set to return to the lineup Sunday against the Browns. That will provide a notable boost for the Steelers' secondary, especially if Jalen Ramsey (hamstring), who is not practicing Wednesday, is unable to play or has his snaps managed.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Jones (knee/oblique) will be limited in practice Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Jones endured a number of big hits and also dealt with dehydration during last Thursday's 26-23 overtime road win against the Rams, but he didn't miss any of the 49ers' 86 offensive snaps and completed 33 of 49 passes for 342 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Brock Purdy's lingering turf toe injury has afforded Jones three starts through five games this season, and Purdy remains sidelined at practice as of Wednesday. If Purdy requires more time to recover, Jones appears set to continue leading San Francisco's offense Sunday in Tampa Bay.