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Mauigoa (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

A neck injury has prevented Mauigoa from playing in the Jets' last two games. He's also been unable to practice, so he'll have to log at least a limited session by Friday to have a realistic chance of being available for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

McDonald (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

McDonald may have injured his knee during the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Saints, when he played 65 snaps (57 on defense, eight on special teams) and finished with four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks. He'll have two more chances to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Patriots.

Banks (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Banks likely picked up the injury during the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Vikings, when he played 33 snaps (25 on defense, eight on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury given his ability to log a limited practice Wednesday, and Banks would likely avoid an injury designation altogether for Sunday's game against the Raiders if he were to log a full practice by Friday.

Flannigan-Fowles (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Flannigan Fowles was unable to play against the Vikings in Week 16 due to an illness, but he appears to be over that issue and on track to play against the Raiders on Sunday. He has accumulated 23 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense over his last five games.

Nunez-Roches (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nunez-Roches has missed the Giants' last two games due to an ankle injury, but his ability to return to practice Wednesday indicates that he is progressing in his recovery. He would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders if he were to practice in full by Friday.

Flott (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Flott was unable to return to the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Vikings after sustaining a knee injury in the third quarter. His ability to log a limited practice to open the week indicates that the injury isn't considered a long-term concern, and he would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders if he were to practice fully by Friday.

Nubin (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nubin may have picked up the injury during the Giants' loss to the Vikings in Week 16, when he logged six tackles (four solo) and a scoop-and-score. The 2024 second-rounder would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders if he were to log a full practice by Friday.

McNeill (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

McNeill was limited in all three walkthrough practices due to an abdominal injury, and his status for Christmas Day will be official approximately 90 minutes prior to the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, when Detroit announces its list of inactive players. Roy Lopez and Tyleik Williams would be in line for more snaps at defensive tackle alongside DJ Reader if McNeill is unable to play.

Muhammad (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Muhammad drew the questionable tag for Christmas Day after being limited in all three walkthrough practices. His status for Thursday's NFC North tilt may not be officially known until the Lions announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Tyrus Wheat and Marcus Davenport (shoulder) would be in line for more defensive snaps if Muhammad is not able to play.

Maddox (back/illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Maddox did not participate in any of the Lions' walkthrough practices due to a back injury and illness, which will prevent him from playing Christmas Day. His absence means Daniel Thomas or Jalen Mills will start at safety alongside Thomas Harper. Maddox's next chance to play is in the Lions' regular-season finale against the Bears in Week 18.