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Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Van Ginkel is in the concussion protocol, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Van Ginkel will need to gain full clearance from the concussion protocol before being cleared to suit up for a game, making his status for Sunday night's home matchup against the Falcons murky. The veteran linebacker was productive during Monday's 27-24 win over the Bears, recording five tackles (three solo), including one for a loss, plus two defensed passes. Dallas Turner will be the primary beneficiary of increased snaps if Van Ginkel misses any time.

Golden (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's contest versus the Commanders, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

After being listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate due to an ankle injury, Golden was a full participant at Tuesday's walkthrough and then was tagged as full again Wednesday. With his status, along with fellow WRs Jayden Reed (foot) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf), confirmed for Week 2 action, Green Bay's receiving corps again will be at full strength. In his pro debut this past Sunday against the Lions, Golden handled a 48 percent snap share, ran 13 routes and tallied two catches (on two targets) for 16 yards.

The Texans placed Stover (foot) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Stover suffered a broken foot during Houston's loss to the Rams in Week 1, and he'll now have to miss at least four games before being eligible to return to practice from IR. The Texans' tight end corps was heavily depleted even before Stover's injury, with Brevin Jordan (knee) and Irv Smith (ankle) both done for the year, hence the team's decision to sign Harrison Bryant off the practice squad to back up starter Dalton Schultz.

Cook (hamstring) was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice.

In the Bills' 41-40 win over the Ravens in Week 1, Cook logged 48 of a possible 85 snaps on offense en route to carrying 13 times for 44 yards and a TD while catching all five of his targets for 58 yards. It's unclear if his hamstring issue stems from Buffalo's season opener or is the result of something that occurred Wednesday. Either way, Cook -- who is backed up by Ray Davis and Ty Johnson -- has two more chances to work fully ahead of Sunday's contest against the Jets.

Wicks (calf) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's contest against the Commanders, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Wicks was listed as limited on all three Week 2 practice reports, but he'll continue to play through the calf injury that has bothered him since late July. Fellow WRs Jayden Reed (foot) and Matthew Golden (ankle) also have been cleared for Thursday's game, so a similar workload to Week 1 for Wicks may be on tap. During Sunday's 27-13 victory versus the Lions, Wicks earned a 46 percent snap share, ran nine routes and finished with two catches (on two targets) for 30 yards.

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

Knox played 57 percent of offensive snaps during Buffalo's 41-40 win over the Ravens in Week 1, securing both of his targets for 20 yards. He ran just 17 routes, though, while starting tight end Dalton Kincaid ran 28 routes and brought in all of his targets for a 4-48-1 receiving line. Knox will figure to handle a similar complementary role behind Kincaid if he's able to gain clearance in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Jets.

Parsons (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Commanders, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

For a second week in a row to begin his tenure with the Packers, Parsons' status technically is up in the air for game action, but he still suited up for his debut with the team this past Sunday against the Lions and recorded his first sack in Green and Gold. His status will be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

Shipley (ribs) isn't practicing Wednesday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

Shipley took three carries for 26 yards in the first half of last Thursday's win over Dallas, but he was injured on a kickoff late in the second quarter and didn't play after halftime. The Eagles then traded for RB Tank Bigsby on Monday, giving up fifth- and sixth-round picks in 2026, which is seemingly enough compensation to put Shipley on the hot seat even if he returns from his injury soon (which is far from guaranteed). AJ Dillon filled in as the No. 2 RB after halftime last Thursday, taking three carries for 10 yards while occasionally spelling Saquon Barkley, who finished the night with a 79 percent snap share and 22 touches.

Reed (foot) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game against the Commanders, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Despite Reed and fellow WRs Matthew Golden (ankle) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) being listed as limited at least once during Week 2 prep, all three will be available to Green Bay's offense Thursday. Reed himself is attempting to play through a Jones fracture in his left foot, but he was able to log a 38 percent snap share and run 12 routes on his way to a receiving 3-45-1 line on five targets during Sunday's 27-13 win versus the Lions.

Goedert is not participating in the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media due to a knee sprain, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Goedert's official practice status will be revealed alongside Wednesday's injury report, but it appears the starting tight end will be listed as either limited or a non-participant. Grant Calcaterra will be the Eagles' next man up at tight end in the event that Goedert is unable to gain clearance in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs.