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Pitts (knee) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Pitts has had his practice reps capped leading up to each of Atlanta's last three games due to a lingering knee injury, but he's managed to gain clearance for each of those contests without being assigned an official injury designation. The starting tight end fell back down to earth with just two catches for 16 yards (on three targets) during Monday's win over the Rams, in which Kirk Cousins completed just 13 passes for 126 yards. Pitts will work to gain clearance and bounce back during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Saints.

Willis (right shoulder/hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.

During the open portion of Wednesday's session, Willis didn't throw, unlike No. 1 QB Jordan Love (left shoulder/concussion) and practice-squad members Clayton Tune and Desmond Ridder, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. Love ended up logging his first full practice since he suffered a head injury Week 16 in Chicago, and while he remains in the concussion protocol, per coach Matt LaFleur, he told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic at the same time that some starters won't play Sunday at Minnesota. Who will be under center for the Packers this weekend remains to be seen, but with the team locked into the No. 7 seed on the NFC side of the postseason, LaFleur may err on the side of caution with Love and even Willis to prioritize health for the wild-card round.

Seumalo (triceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Seumalo has missed the Steelers' last two games due to a triceps injury he sustained against the Dolphins in Week 15. His return to practice Wednesday indicates that the veteran offensive lineman is progressing in his recovery, and he'll have two more opportunities to practice in full ahead of Sunday's AFC North tilt against the Ravens. If Seumalo is unable to play, Spencer Anderson would likely remain as the Steelers' starter at left guard.

Jacobs (knee/ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.

Despite heading into the Packers' Week 17 matchup with the Ravens without a designation, Jacobs played the third-most offensive snaps (13) among Green Bay running backs behind Chris Brooks' 21 and Emanuel Wilson's 17. The result was Jacobs' least productive game of the season (five touches for three total yards). Coach Matt LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic on Wednesday that some starters won't play Sunday in Minnesota, and with the Packers locked into the No. 7 seed in the NFC side of the playoffs, Jacobs may be among those players to ensure he's as healthy as possible for the wild-card round.

Tipton (groin) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Tipton logged three consecutive limited practices prior to being ruled out to face the Titans in Week 17, so to see him now listed as a non-participant could indicate a setback in his recovery. If Tipton isn't able to gain clearance for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Falcons, expect all of Kevin Austin, Dante Pettis and practice-squad man Ronnie Bell to see increased opportunities behind No. 1 wideout Chris Olave (illness).

Adams (hamstring) is listed as a non-participant for Wednesday's practice walkthrough, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Adams missed the past two games and isn't looking great for Week 18 against the Cardinals. The Rams merely held a walk-through Wednesday but should have an actual practice Thursday. If Adams doesn't participate, his likelihood of returning for Sunday's game will be slim.

Smith (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Smith may have tweaked his hamstring during Baltimore's Week 17 win over Green Bay, when he posted three tackles (one solo) while playing 41 of 47 defensive snaps (87.2 percent). The eighth-year linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice ahead of Sunday's AFC North tilt against the Steelers.

Higbee (ankle) is listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

The Rams merely held a walkthrough but apparently consider Higbee ready for full practice participation -- a step he may take in earnest Thursday afternoon. This hints at a return from injured reserve when first eligible Sunday against Arizona.

The Packers placed Anderson (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Anderson hurt his ankle in Saturday's loss to Baltimore, and the injury is severe enough to result in placement on IR. The veteran safety worked primarily on special teams when healthy, with 20 of his 22 defensive snaps coming Week 15 against Denver. He'll finish the regular season with 15 tackles (five solo) over 14 games.

Corum (ankle) is estimated as a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Corum missed the second half of Monday's loss at Atlanta after spraining his ankle during the second quarter. Kyren Williams dominated work throughout the second half, though he's also dealing with an ankle injury and is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.