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Bullard (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Bullard was able to play through the problem with his ankle in Week 14 versus the Bears, so it's possible the Packers are just playing things safe as they begin preparations for Week 15. He'll have two more chances to manage a full practice before Green Bay releases its final practice report of the week Friday.

Jones (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

An ankle injury prevented Jones from playing against the Raiders in Week 14, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday puts him on track to play against the Packers on Sunday. Jones' return means Eyioma Uwazurike will revert to a rotational role on the Broncos' defensive line.

The Lions claimed Mills off waivers from the Texans on Wednesday.

Mills was waived by the Texans on Tuesday, just three days after being signed off the practice squad to the active roster. Now that he's with the Lions, Mills will give the team a much-needed boost in an injury-depleted secondary that consists of Kerby Joseph (knee), Brian Branch (Achilles) and Thomas Harper (concussion).

The Eagles designated Hughlett (abdomen) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Hughlett's 21-day practice window is now open after he had been sidelined since September due to an abdomen injury. The 35-year-old was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, so he should have a chance to play in Sunday's game versus the Raiders if the team officially activates him.

The Lions waived Rucci on Wednesday.

Rucci was claimed off waivers by the Lions on Dec. 1 to give the team added depth at tight end due to Brock Wright (neck) and Sam LaPorta (back) both being on injured reserve. Rucci did not appear in a game for Detroit before being let go, but he could remain with the Lions as a member of the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.

Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Arizona's matchup versus the Texans on Sunday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Johnson is considered week-to-week after being diagnosed with a sprained MCL earlier in the week. In his absence, Josh Fryar will likely start at right tackle during Sunday's game. Johnson's next chance to play will be the Week 16 matchup versus the Falcons.

Harper (concussion) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

Harper suffered a concussion in Detroit's Week 14 win over Dallas, so it's no surprise that he was limited to begin the week. He'll have to work through concussion protocol before being cleared to play Sunday against the Rams, which will likely require at least one full practice session.

Joseph (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Joseph is in an odd position, having been sidelined since Week 7 yet never placed on injured reserve. He failed to practice the last two days before Detroit's Week 14 win over the Cowboys, so his return to practice Wednesday is a positive. Nevertheless, his status for a Week 15 matchup against the Rams remains unclear.

Clowney (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Clowney was unable to play against the Lions in Week 14 due to a hamstring injury. He's had additional time to recover from the injury, and he would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings with a full practice over the next two days. The veteran pass rusher has accumulated 27 tackles (15 solo), including 4.0 sacks, three pass defenses and one fumble recovery through nine regular-season games.

Revel (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Revel likely picked up the injury during the Cowboys' Week 14 loss to the Lions, when he played every single defensive snap while logging six tackles (four solo). The rookie third-round cornerback will have two more chances to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation against the Vikings on Sunday.