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Nwangwu (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

The 2021 fourth-rounder is considered week-to-week due to a back injury, so his absence from Wednesday's practice isn't a surprise. Nwangwu will have two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity, which would give him a chance to return for Sunday's home game against the Packers.

The Packers signed Skinner to the practice squad Wednesday.

The Jets waived Skinner during the Aug. 30 cutdown day. The wide receiver cleared waivers and has since been in search of a new franchise to join. The undrafted free agent out of Vanderbilt failed to make the Falcons' roster in 2025 and has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game.

Mims (foot) did not practice Wednesday.

Mims was injured in Monday night's loss to the Chiefs but was able to return to the game, though he saw zero targets while playing just nine offensive snaps. The receiver's role seems to be mainly on special teams while everyone is healthy ahead of him on the depth chart.

Jones (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Jones was able to play through the tension in his calf in Monday's win versus the Broncos, so it's unlikely his availability for Week 2 is in any true jeopardy. A full practice Thursday or Friday would clear up any lingering doubt going into the weekend.

Armstrong (knee) was a limited participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.

Armstrong was reinstated after serving a one-game suspension Monday, but he now appears to be dealing with a potential knee issue as practice gets underway ahead of Week 2. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice and erase any doubt about his availability for Sunday's matchup with Dallas.

Allen (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Allen played one offensive snap in the Jaguars' 34-10 win over the Browns last Sunday, suggesting he doesn't have much of a role on offense behind Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez. Allen can be ignored in redraft fantasy leagues.

Porter (NIR/conditioning) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Porter appears to have overcome the back injury that kept him out of last Sunday's 20-13 win over the Falcons. The cornerback is now limited as he continues to acclimate to NFL physicality, but there may be something else holding the 2023 second-rounder back. Porter expressed dissatisfaction in training camp when the Steelers didn't extend him, and the cornerback may still be apprehensive about suiting up for the franchise without guaranteed money in place.

Conner (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Conner was sidelined in Week 1 due to the knee injury he suffered during the preseason, and his availability for Week 2 is now in doubt as well. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to give himself any chance to play Sunday.

Oweh (calf) was a limited participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.

Oweh was limited throughout the team's entire week of practice prior to playing 46 snaps on defense in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Eagles. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice before Washington's matchup with Dallas in Week 2, but he seems likely to be active again.

Muhammad (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

The rookie fourth-round defensive back may have tweaked his ankle during the Bears' 59-37 win over the Panthers in Week 1, when he logged three tackles (two solo) and two pass defenses (including an interception). Muhammad will have two more opportunities to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation for the Bears' NFC North tilt against the Vikings on Sunday.