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Herbert was cut from Seattle's practice squad Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Herbert was with Seattle's practice squad for a week, but he was let go when the team signed Myles Gaskin. Herbert appeared in 14 games with the Bengals and Bears in 2024, and he should land another opportunity elsewhere around the league.

James (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

It's a new injury for James, who hasn't been listed on the injury report yet this season. He hasn't missed a single defensive snap through four games and has produced 34 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks and five TFLs, four QB hits and two pass breakups.

Armstrong (illness) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.

Armstrong popped up on the injury report with an apparent illness Wednesday, which forced him to miss practice. The defensive end compiled four total tackles (two solo) in the team's 34-27 loss to Atlanta in Week 4, and he'll have two more opportunities to practice prior to Sunday's contest against the Chargers.

Still (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Still dealt with a calf issue earlier in the season, so the ankle injury is a new one. The 23-year-old cornerback has appeared in all four games to this point and played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in last Sunday's loss to the Giants. He's recorded 18 tackles (14 solo) and two pass breakups this season.

Sainristil (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Sainristil recorded a season-high seven tackles, while also adding an interception in the team's 34-27 loss to the Falcons in Week 4. The cornerback appears to have sustained a knee injury in the contest, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup versus the Chargers.

The Colts placed Howard on the reserve/retired list Wednesday.

Howard had played at least 80 percent of defensive snaps in three straight games for the Colts, but he has abruptly called an end to his career. During his prime years with the Dolphins, Howard was an excellent ball-hawking corner, picking off 27 passes across 65 games from 2017 through 2021.

Evans (hamstring) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Evans made an early exit from the Buccaneers' Week 3 win against the Jets with what eventually was termed a moderate hamstring strain. He's expected to be out multiple weeks as a result, and until he steps back on the practice field, he likely won't be a candidate for active status on game days. Friday's injury report may include an official declaration of Evans' availability for Sunday's game at Seattle after he sat out a Week 4 loss to the Eagles.

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

Jackson missed last Sunday's win over the Bucs, but a limited session to start the week would seem to put the veteran cornerback on track to return for Week 5 against the Broncos. Jackson has played in three games this season and has logged 13 tackles (nine solo) and two pass breakups on 66 percent of the defensive snaps.

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.