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Ferguson was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a calf injury, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Both Ferguson and WR CeeDee Lamb (concussion) operated with a cap on their reps to begin Week 15 prep, but the former's health concern didn't emerge until Wednesday. As a result, Ferguson's status will continue to be monitored as the week continues to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's contest versus the Vikings.

The Chargers signed Patterson to the practice squad Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Los Angeles waived Patterson on Monday after activating running backs Omarion Hampton and Hassan Haskins from IR, but he now re-signs with the team as an emergency depth option. Unless the Chargers suffer further injuries in the backfield down the stretch, however, it's unlikely that Patterson will be called upon as a gameday contributor again.

Lamb (concussion) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Lamb sustained a concussion in the third quarter of last Thursday's loss at Detroit, and while he remains in the protocol for head injuries as of Wednesday, as coach Brian Schottenheimer told Todd Archer of ESPN.com, the wide receiver must "clear two more hurdles," including gaining clearance from an independent neurologist. Lamb will have two more chances to practice fully this week before the Cowboys likely tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Mitchell (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Mitchell got encouraging MRI results Tuesday after exiting Baltimore's Week 14 loss to the Steelers due to a knee injury. If Mitchell is able to play Sunday against the Bengals, he'll likely work in a change-of-pace role behind Derrick Henry, as the Ravens remain without Justice Hill (neck), who isn't eligible to return from injured reserve prior to Week 17.

Crosby (knee) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Crosby managed to play through his knee injury during Las Vegas' loss to the Broncos in Week 14, a contest in which he tallied four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks while playing 100 percent of defensive snaps. The star pass rusher will work to gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Eagles, a feat that it seems like he could accomplish without him necessarily having to get on the practice field at all.

Jackson was held out of Wednesday's practice to rest and isn't listed with any injury for Week 15.

The Ravens have listed Jackson with various lower-body injuries this season, including last week after his foot got stepped on during practice. He appeared to have his usual mobility during Sunday's 27-22 loss to Pittsburgh, but it wasn't enough to turn things around for the Ravens and their disappointing offense. On paper, Jackson's Week 15 matchup at Cincinnati is about as good as it gets. However, Jackson finished with no TDs and three turnovers in a home loss to the Bengals just two weeks ago.

Taylor (neck) didn't practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

This is a new injury for Taylor, who was the Jets' leading receiver with five catches for 51 yards in this past Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. The rookie second-round pick will have two more chances to increase his participation level ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Neal was limited at Wednesday's practice due to an abdominal injury.

Neal has filled in for Alvin Kamara the last two games as the latter tends to a sprained MCL, with the former tallying 153 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD on 37 touches. While Kamara remained sidelined at practice to kick off Week 15 prep, Neal is dealing with a health concern of his own, which leaves Evan Hull and Audric Estime as the currently healthy RBs on the Saints' active roster.

Kamara (knee/ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Kamara has yet to practice since he suffered a sprained MCL in Week 12 against the Falcons, leaving his status cloudy ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers. Meanwhile, fellow RB Devin Neal (abdomen) was limited to begin Week 15 prep, which means Evan Hull and Audric Estime currently are the healthy backfield options on the Saints' active roster.

Washington (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Washington was unable to suit up Week 14 despite initially being listed as questionable and logging a DNP/LP/LP practice slate. He suffered the injury Week 13 against Tennessee. If Washington is able to upgrade to full practice reps Thursday and/or Friday, he could avoid an injury designation entirely for Sunday's game against the Jets.