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Ridgeway (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Ridgeway remains on injured reserve but was designated for return Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. He's missed the first four games of the season. Ridgeway appeared in 13 regular-season games last season, logging 15 tackles (eight solo) on just 264 defensive snaps.

Hamilton (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

It's the first time Hamilton has been on the injury report this season, and it's yet another injury for the Baltimore defense. Hamilton played 100 percent of the Ravens' defensive snaps in last Sunday's loss to the Chiefs and has logged 31 tackles (17 solo) and two pass breakups across four games this season.

Smith (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

It's not immediately clear when Smith suffered the injury, but he did have some extra workl after playing an overtime period in Sunday's 40-40 tie with Green Bay. His practice participation through the rest of the week should give a clearer picture of whether he'll be able to play in Week 5 against the Jets.

Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Giants, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Ruiz suffered an ankle injury in the team's 31-19 loss to the Bills in Week 4, and he will now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. In his place, Dillon Radunz (toe) and Torricelli Simpkins are the top candidates to draw the start at right guard versus New York.

Brownlee was estimated as a full practice participant Wednesday in the Jets' walkthrough, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Brownlee was unable to suit up in Week 4 after being traded to the Jets from Tennessee. He appears ready to make his debut in a Week 5 matchup against Dallas, and he could immediately step into a significant role if Michael Carter (concussion) can't suit up.

Havenstein (ankle) is doubtful to play in Thursday night's contest against the 49ers, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official website reports.

Havenstein was considered a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate and Tuesday's walkthrough, and then he was officially a non-participant at Wednesday's practice. If the 33-year-old is unable to go in Week 5, Warren McClendon and D.J. Humphries are the two top candidates to start at right tackle versus San Francisco.

Beal (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday night's contest against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Beal popped up on the injury report this week with an ankle injury after playing 12 snaps on defense, 18 snaps with the special-teams unit and failing to record any stats in Week 4 against the Jaguars. In his absence, Yetur Gross-Matos and Sam Okuayinonu will stand to see slight upticks in workload on the defensive line against Los Angeles.

Jackson was a full practice participant Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Jackson suffered a knee injury in Sunday's blowout loss to the Patriots, but the issue was apparently minor. He should be set to take part in the Panthers' Week 5 matchup against the Dolphins.

Wirfs (knee) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Buccaneers' walkthrough Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Wirfs made his season debut in the team's 31-25 loss to the Eagles in Week 4, playing all 72 offensive snaps at left tackle. The team is likely just being cautious with the 26-year-old, and he'll have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Sunday's contest in Seattle.

Alt is doubtful to play Sunday against Washington, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Alt was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain Monday, so this news doesn't come as a significant surprise. Coach Jim Harbaugh also noted that Alt could land on injured reserve, but the team is still making an assessment. That could leave the Chargers without both of their starting tackles for a significant period.