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Jones (hip) was spotted practicing Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Jones ended the Patriots' 2024 campaign on injured reserve due to a hip issue, but it now appears he's returned to full health after participating in voluntary OTAs on Wednesday. The fourth-year pro had the best season of his career in 2024, recording 58 total tackles and 10 passes defended, including one interception, over 14 games. He's expected to serve as the team's top slot corner and punt returner again in 2025.

Dugger (ankle) was limited during Wednesday's voluntary OTAs, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Dugger underwent offseason ankle surgery, so it's no surprise he's a limited participant during New England's voluntary OTAs. The Lenoir-Rhyne product is one of the Patriots' most impactful defenders, recording 81 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, four passes defended and one forced fumble across 13 games in 2024. Once Dugger returns to full health, he's expected to serve as the team's top strong safety.

Wishnowsky (back) was released by the 49ers on Wednesday.

The 33-year-old finished San Francisco's 2024 campaign on injured reserve due to a back injury, but it appears he's moved past the issue after being released without an injury designation Wednesday. Wishnowsky served as the 49ers' punter for six seasons prior to his release, accumulating 12,700 net yards and 138 punts inside the 20-yard line over 92 regular-season games. In a corresponding move, San Francisco inked a deal with 16-year veteran punter Thomas Morstead.

Morstead signed with the 49ers on Wednesday.

The 39-year-old was released by the Jets earlier in May, but he's already found a new home in San Francisco. Morstead has been in the NFL since 2009, receiving second-team All-Pro honors once across his 16-year career. He's now expected to serve as the 49ers' top punter and holder in 2025.

The Patriots announced Wednesday that Andrews (shoulder) will announce his retirement from the NFL on Jun. 1, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Andrews was dropped by New England with a failed physical designation in early March, and it appears the veteran center has decided to call it a career. He played all nine years of his career for the Patriots, winning two Super Bowls and starting 121 of the124 regular-season games he appeared in. With Andrews out in New England, Garrett Bradbury is expected to serve as the team's starting center in 2025.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters Wednesday that he expects Washington (Achilles) to return by November or December, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Washington sustained a torn Achilles while training earlier in May, so it's no surprise the TCU product is expected to miss substantial time. He appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Ravens in 2024, recording 64 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, eight passes defended -- with two interceptions -- and one forced fumble. Sanoussi Kane is expected to serve as Kyle Hamilton's top backup while Washington remains sidelined.

McLellan (undisclosed) was spotted participating at Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

McLellan missed all of Los Angeles' 2024 campaign after being placed on injured reserve in late August with an undisclosed injury, but he now appears to have moved past issue. The Campbell product was spotted taking reps as the Chargers' second-team right tackle during voluntary OTAs, so he's expected to compete for a depth role on the offensive line throughout the summer.

Perryman (elbow) participated in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Perryman tore at least one ligament in his left elbow during the Chargers' 2024 wild-card loss, but he now appears to have moved past the issue. The veteran from Miami was one of the Chargers' top inside linebackers in 2024, recording 55 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 11 regular-season contests. Perryman signed a one-year, $3.6 deal to return to Los Angeles in March, so he's expected to remain one of the top inside linebackers in 2025.

Scott (Achilles) was spotted participating in Wednesday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

The 2023 fifth-round pick from California has yet to appear in an NFL game after sustaining ACL and Achilles tears in consecutive offseasons. However, he now appears to be past his Achilles injury, having returned to the field Wednesday. Scott is expected to compete for a depth role in the Colts' secondary throughout the summer.

Jones (knee) participated in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Jones dealt with a knee injury during the Browns' 2024 campaign, missing the team's final seven games. However, he returned to practice Wednesday, appearing to have moved past the issue. Now healthy again, Jones is expected to serve as Cleveland's top left tackle in 2025.