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Ricard (calf) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

The veteran fullback from Maine has yet to return to practice after sustaining a calf injury in August. He likely needs to upgrade to a limited session Thursday or Friday in order to play in Baltimore's Week 6 matchup against the Rams.

Awuzie (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Awuzie missed the Ravens' Week 5 loss to the Texans due to an apparent hamstring injury, and following Wednesday's DNP, it appears he's still dealing with the issue. The veteran corner from Colorado has appeared in four games for Baltimore this season, recording 18 total tackles and one pass defended. He likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance at playing in the Week 6 matchup against the Rams.

Smith (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Smith missed Baltimore's Week 5 loss to the Texans after sustaining a Grade 2 hamstring strain the game prior. The Georgia product likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in the Week 6 matchup against the Rams. If Smith is sidelined for the second consecutive game Sunday, Trenton Simpson is likely to have an expanded role on the Ravens' defense.

Lemieux (undisclosed) was placed on the practice squad injured list Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The 2020 fifth-round pick from Oregon is now forced to miss at least Seattle's next four games due to an undisclosed injury. In a corresponding move, the Seahawks signed Maxen Hook to their practice squad Wednesday.

Hamilton (groin) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Hamilton entered Week 5 as a limited participant at practice but then missed back-to-back sessions before being ruled out for Baltimore's loss to Houston. It's encouraging to now see him back on the field in at least a limited capacity. If the standout safety is able to gain clearance in time to play Sunday at home against the Rams, his presence will provide a significant boost for the Ravens' struggling defense.

Jackson (hamstring) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Jackson didn't practice last week before being ruled out for this past Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Texans. At this stage, the star QB's Week 6 status is cloudy, with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network suggesting earlier Wednesday that Jackson seems to be facing an uphill battle to be available this weekend against the Rams. If he ends up out again, then Cooper Rush would presumably be in line for another start at QB for the Ravens, who will head into their bye week after facing Los Angeles.

Muse signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday.

Muse failed to make the Eagles' initial 53-man roster in late August but has since found work with the Cardinals' practice squad. The 2022 seventh-round pick from South Carolina last played with the Vikings in 2024, making four appearances and logging 64 total snaps (47 on special teams, 17 on offense).

Reiman (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

The second-year pro from Illinois was carted off the field with an ankle injury during the Cardinals' Week 5 loss to the Titans and was expected to miss the remainder of the season, so his shift to IR comes as no surprise. With Reiman sidelined for the rest of the year, Elijah Higgins and Travis Vokolek are expected to serve as Arizona's top reserve tight ends.

Nwangwu (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

The Iowa State product missed the Jets' last four games due to a hamstring injury sustained in the Week 1 loss to the Steelers. Nwangwu will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend if he's unable to upgrade to a full session Thursday or Friday. If the 27-year-old is sidelined for the Week 6 matchup against the Broncos, Isaiah Davis is likely to operate as the Jets' top kick returner.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Johnson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, but the team is optimistic about his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Broncos in London, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Johnson is officially listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report, per Cimini, but Glenn said Thursday's activity level is what will be key for determining the standout defensive end's status. The 2022 first-round pick hasn't played since Week 2 against the Bills, when he was forced out due to an ankle injury.