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Williams (foot/illness) participated in practice in a limited fashion Wednesday.

Williams missed last Saturday's loss to Baltimore due to a foot injury and an illness, but he seems to have a chance of returning to action Sunday in Minnesota. It's possible the illness was the primary cause of the rookie's absence against the Ravens, as he's been dealing with the foot issue for some time and was deemed healthy throughout last week before he was deemed questionable to play because of the illness. The Packers are slated to rest multiple starters this Sunday since they are locked into the No. 7 playoff seed in the NFC, so Williams could have a larger role on offense than usual if he's able to suit up.

Butler (biceps) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Butler injured his biceps during the first half of the Raiders' Week 17 loss to the Giants and did not return, finishing with one tackle. The veteran defensive tackle will have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chiefs.

Mostert (ankle/knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site reports.

Ankle and knee injuries prevented Mostert from suiting up for the Raiders' Week 17 loss to the Giants. However, his ability to practice in full Wednesday puts the veteran running back on track to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chiefs. Mostert has seen limited touches on offense while operating as Ashton Jeanty's backup, with the former logging 22 carries for 104 yards and 12 catches (on as many targets) for 70 yards across 12 regular-season games.

McCloud (illness) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

McCloud was unable to shake off an illness in time to be available for the Bears' Week 17 loss to the 49ers. He's still under the weather, but he'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation and likely fade an injury designation ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lions.

Franklin-Myers (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Franklin-Myers may have picked up the injury during the Broncos' win over the Chiefs on Christmas Day, during which he played only 14 snaps (11 on defense, three on special teams) without recording a tackle. He'll have two more chances to log a full practice and likely avoid an injury tag for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chargers.

Adkins (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Adkins was unable to play against the Chiefs on Christmas Day due to a knee injury, which also caused him to miss five games from Weeks 9 through 14. His ability to practice in a limited fashion indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, and he would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers if he were to log a full practice over the next two days.

Greenlaw (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Greenlaw was unable to play against the Chiefs on Christmas Day due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Jaguars in Week 16. The veteran linebacker will have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chargers.

Cashman (elbow) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Cashman thrived with a season-high 17 tackles against Detroit on Christmas Day, but he appears to have hurt his elbow in the process. At this point it seems more likely than not that the veteran linebacker will be able to suit up for Sunday's season finale against the Packers, though Cashman's practice status throughout the remainder of this week bears keeping an eye on. Should Cashman have to sit out Sunday's contest, Ivan Pace could absorb most of his snaps on defense.

Fiske (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Fiske has been able to play through an ankle injury for the Rams' last two games, though he's logged just one tackle over that span while seeing his snaps on defense noticeably decrease. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation heading into Sunday's NFC West tilt against the Cardinals.

Price (ankle) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday.

Price hurt his ankle Christmas Day versus Detroit and hasn't recovered enough to practice. With that in mind, it's uncertain if he'll be able to play in the Vikings' season finale against Green Bay on Sunday. Price has had just a bit role on offense this season, but he's been working as Minnesota's primary kick- and punt-returner, so he'd have to be replaced in those capacities if he can't suit up Sunday.