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Hansen (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Hansen was carted off the field at the start of training camp in late July with an ankle issue. The linebacker was listed as week-to-week as he managed the injury and has finally recovered just in time for the Texans' Week 1 showdown with the Bills.

Bullard (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Bullard was limited to side work during most of training camp and did not play in any of the Cowboys' three preseason games while recovering from a hamstring injury in early August. The rehab work has evidently paid off, and the veteran nose tackle is on track to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Giants. Bullard appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Saints in 2025, finishing with 26 tackles (12 solo) and two pass defenses.

Peebles (undisclosed) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Peebles dealt with a persistent undisclosed issue throughout training camp. The defensive tackle has cleared himself of the injury just in time for the beginning of the regular season and should be all set to suit up for Sunday's Week 1 game against the Colts.

Stewart (knee) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Stewart hyperextended his knee late in July, but all signs are now pointing toward him suiting up in Week 1 versus the Buccaneers. He'll be looking to earn a larger share of snaps on the edge in his second season as a pro.

Johnson (lower body) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Johnson was working through a lower-body injury toward the end of training camp. However, his full participation in Wednesday's practice puts the 2025 second-rounder on track to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Chargers. Johnson logged 37 tackles (27 solo), 10 pass defenses and one forced fumble across 12 regular-season games during his rookie campaign.

Elliott (undisclosed) wasn't listed on Chicago's injury report Wednesday.

Elliott is healthy again after missing the entirety of training camp with an undisclosed injury. Due to the time he missed, the rookie fifth-round pick will likely be limited to special teams and a reserve defender role to open the campaign.

Greenard (pectoral) was limited during Wednesday's practice, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Greenard was activated off the active/PUP list Aug. 30, though that doesn't necessarily mean he will be available for Week 1 versus the Commanders. The 29-year-old, who was acquired by Philadelphia from Minnesota in April, appeared in 12 regular-season games for the Vikings in 2025, accumulating 38 total tackles, 3.0 sacks and one forced fumble.

Higgins (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Higgins suffered a concussion in the Ravens' Aug. 15 preseason contest against the Eagles. The linebacker fully progressed through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and has been cleared by an independent neurologist. Higgins is now all set to suit up for Sunday's Week 1 contest with the Colts.

Hicks (shin) wasn't listed on Chicago's injury report Wednesday.

Hicks has now moved past the shin injury that forced him to spend nearly a month on the team's active/PUP list during the summer. Now healthy, the 26-year-old should contribute as a depth defender and special teamer during the upcoming campaign.

Van Lanen (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Van Lanen opened training camp on the active/PUP list while working through a knee injury that he sustained in the Jaguars' Week 18 win against the Titans last season. He passed his physical in mid-August but had his practice reps limited in training camp, and head coach Liam Coen said Van Lanen is likely a game-time decision for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Browns, per Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union.