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Stewart (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.

Stewart entered the league's concussion protocol late in training camp, but he'll be in playing shape for Week 1. The rookie third-rounder projects to play a rotational role on the edge behind Jared Verse and Byron Young in 2025.

Landman (calf) was not listed on the Rams' injury report Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

The calf issue that Landman was nursing during training camp was never believed to be serious, and as expected, it doesn't seem like it's going to hold him out in Week 1. He figures to start at one of the Rams' inside linebacker spots Sunday versus the Texans.

White (shoulder) was a limited participant in Seattle's practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

White had a strong performance during the team's final preseason game but is now in jeopardy of missing the start of the regular season. The Seahawks could find themselves shorthanded at receiver for Sunday's matchup, as Jake Bobo (concussion) and Dareke Young (hamstring) are both dealing with injuries as well.

Verse (knee) was not listed on the Rams' injury report Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Verse was tending to a knee issue a couple weeks into training camp, but it looks like he'll be back at full strength for Week 1. He projects for a near-every down role on the edge Sunday versus Houston and for the rest of the season.

Winfrey (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Eagles, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Winfrey suffered a lower back injury at practice Aug. 31, and he will now be forced to miss the team's regular-season opener in Philadelphia. In his absence, Jay Toia and Solomon Thomas could see an increase in workload at defensive tackle in Week 1.

Okuayinonu (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Okuayinonu was sidelined for training camp practices due to a groin issue and was most recently working through a shoulder injury, but his full practice participation Wednesday indicates that he's on track to play Week 1 against the Seahawks on Sunday. Okuayinonu is slated to work in rotation at defensive end with Bryce Huff, Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), Nick Bosa and rookie first-rounder Mykel Williams.

Gross-Matos (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Gross-Matos opened training camp on the active/PUP list due to what was reported at the time as an undisclosed issue. He's no longer on the PUP list, but Wednesday's practice report revealed that the 2020 second-rounder has been working through a knee injury. Gross-Matos would need to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days to have a chance at playing in Sunday's regular-season opener against Seattle.

Young (hamstring) was a limited participant in Seattle's practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Young's status for Sunday's season opener against the 49ers is now up in the air after he popped up on the team's injury report Wednesday. His availability in practice Thursday and Friday will provide more clarity on whether the 26-year-old will be able to suit up versus San Francisco.

Gardner-Johnson (knee) did not appear on the Texans' injury report Wednesday.

Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury in early August, but he avoided any major damage and will now be active for the team's regular-season opener against the Rams on Sunday. The 27-year-old is expected to operate as Houston's starting free safety in 2025.

West (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The rookie fourth-rounder hyper-extended his knee in mid-August, which prevented him from playing in the 49ers' final two preseason games. West was able to open the week with a full practice, which puts him on track to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks. He's expected to serve in a rotational role at defensive tackle with Alfred Collins, Kalia Davis and Jordan Elliott.