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Bates (groin) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Bates has been sidelined for each of the team's last two games due to a groin injury, but he now appears to be ready to return to action in Week 5. The 27-year-old will be back in his role as a top reserve option behind Zach Ertz at tight end versus the Chargers on Sunday.

Mayfield didn't take part in Wednesday's walkthrough due to knee and right biceps injuries, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Mayfield was among a number of key skill-position players that were held out of drills to begin Week 5 prep -- the others being RB Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) and WRs Mike Evans (hamstring) and Sterling Shepard (foot). Meanwhile, WR Chris Godwin (ankle) emerged from his first game action since last season as a full participant Wednesday. Mayfield was limited in all three sessions last week due to a right biceps injury, so the addition of the knee issue indicates he's a bit more banged-up this time around. He'll have two more chances to practice this week to prove his health ahead of Sunday's contest at Seattle.

Dean (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Dean was designated for return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. He said he feels he can "fully go" now after suffering a torn patellar tendon in the Eagles' wild-card playoff win back in January. However, Dean's role is unclear upon his return, considering the presence of Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell at linebacker for the Eagles.

Awuzie (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Awuzie played 67 defensive snaps in the team's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 4, recording four total tackles (two solo) and a pass defensed in the contest. The cornerback may have left the game a little worse for wear, and he'll have two more opportunities to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Texans.

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

Carter aggravated his shoulder injury in last Sunday's win over the Bucs and appeared to be in considerable pain on the sideline. However, a limited start to the practice week would suggest Carter doesn't have an overly serious injury. The disruptive lineman has logged six tackles (two solo) and five QB hits across three games this season.

Wiggins (elbow) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Wiggins was carted off the field in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs, suffering an elbow injury in the fourth quarter. The cornerback will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of the team's Week 5 matchup with the Texans.

Adkins (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.

Adkins played 34 offensive snaps and another four on special teams in Monday night's win over the Bengals, securing two of his three targets for five yards. Adkins has minimal fantasy value.

Van Noy (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Ryan Mink of the team's official website reports.

Van Noy hasn't played since he was injured 12 snaps into the Ravens' Week 2 win over the Browns. His absence has been felt off the edge, as Van Noy is a leader and premier run defender. The Ravens are at or near the bottom of the league in most statistical defensive categories.

Jones (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Ryan Mink of the team's official website reports.

Jones popped up on last week's injury report and was unable to play in last Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. With Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) on injured reserve and a laundry list of other injuries across the defense, getting back Jones would be a big boost to the Ravens' defensive line.

Dissly (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Dissly, who has missed the Chargers' last two games and had sat out all six of the team's practices since the start of Week 3 prep, is thus moving in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders. The tight end will presumably need to practice fully by Friday, however, in order to avoid a Week 5 injury designation.