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Lamb didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Per Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Lamb wasn't present at the media-access portion of Wednesday's session, and now the reason has been revealed. Lamb will have two more chances to practice this week, or else he'll be at risk of entering the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Harvey (ribs) was spotted at practice Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Harvey, who recorded a 68 percent snap share in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Packers en route to carrying 19 times for 65 yards and a touchdown, emerged from the contest with a rib issue. With that in mind, the running back's presence at practice Wednesday is a positive sign ahead of this weekend's game against the Jaguars, with the Broncos' upcoming injury report destined to provide his official participation level in the session.

Harrison (heel) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Since the Cardinals' Week 8 bye, Harrison has made just three appearances (Weeks 9, 10 and 13) while missing Weeks 11 and 12 following an appendectomy and Weeks 14 and 15 due to a heel injury. Coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday that Harrison felt "good" in his return to practice, and the Cardinals will take a wait-and-see approach as the team gears up for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Currently, Michael Wilson and Jalen Brooks are the only healthy wide receivers on Arizona's active roster, so getting Harrison back would be a boost to the passing game.

Bryant (hamstring) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Bryant's hamstring injury prevented him from practicing in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Denver's win over Green Bay in Week 15, so for him to handle at least limited reps Wednesday represents a step in the right direction. After a quiet start to the year, the rookie third-rounder has averaged just over 40 receiving yards per game across his last six appearances.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that Vele (shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's game against New York, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Vele is considered week-to-week due to a left arm injury sustained during New Orleans' win over the Panthers in Week 15, which makes his status uncertain for the Saints' remaining three regular-season games. The second-year wideout had shown improved chemistry with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough as of late, having averaged 59.8 receiving yards across his last four appearances and drawing at least five targets in each of those contests.

Evans (collarbone) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Evans returned to action last Thursday against the Falcons for the first time since breaking his collarbone during Week 7 action at Detroit, and he managed to log a 54 percent snap share en route to six catches (on 12 targets) for 132 yards. His practice limitations this week likely are related to maintenance, but his status still bears watching as the weekend draws closer to ensure he'll be available Sunday in Carolina.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that Neal (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Neal will miss at least one game due to the hamstring injury that forced him out of New Orleans's win over the Panthers in Week 15, in which he drew a third straight start in place of Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle). With Neal now ruled out and Kamara still not practicing, Evan Hull and Audric Estime now become candidates to lead the Saints' backfield heading into a crucial Week 16 fantasy slate. Hull and Estime split time versus Carolina after Neal departed with injury.

Jefferson (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Jefferson exited Sunday's 37-24 loss to the 49ers with a back injury after logging 31snaps, and the wideout will now has two more chances to practice in advance of this weekend's contest against the Chiefs. If Jefferson -- who has caught 24 passes for 280 yards and a TD in 14 contests to date -- is unavailable in Week 16, added snaps behind Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike would be available for James Proche and Mason Kinsey.

Kansas City signed Holiday to the practice squad Wednesday.

Holiday spent time with the Chiefs this offseason then bounced on and off the team's practice squad early in the regular season. He then landed on Seattle's practice squad late November, and the Seahawks cut him Dec. 13. Now, Holiday will resume handling an emergency depth role with Kansas City.

The Chiefs announced Wednesday that Johnson (shoulder) had his practice window opened to return from IR..

Johnson has missed the entire regular season thus far due to a shoulder injury sustained during Kansas City's second preseason contest. Now, he'll have a 21-day window to resume practicing without counting against the 53-man roster, wherein he can be activated at any time. If Johnson manages to return to action this season, he'll stand to handle a rotational role on defense.