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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.

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

Lawrence's practice participation will be worth monitoring Thursday and Friday, though there is little indication at this point that his availability for Sunday's game against the Jets is in jeopardy. Per Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com, Lawrence didn't have any kind of wrap on his ankle when addressing the media Wednesday. The 2021 first overall pick has looked comfortable running first-year head coach Liam Coen's offense in recent weeks, as Lawrence has thrown for at least 229 yards with multiple touchdown passes in three consecutive games after checking both those boxes only twice through 10 starts this season. The Jets have allowed 20 touchdown passes while failing to snag an interception.

The Seahawks announced Wednesday that Saubert (calf) has been designated for return from IR, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Saubert has missed Seattle's last six games due to a lingering calf injury, but he's now ready to resume practicing and will have a 21-day window wherein he can ramp up his activity level without counting against the active roster. The Seahawks can activate him from IR at any point in that span, his health permitting. Once ready to return, Saubert will stand to contribute as a depth option at tight end.

Leonard (knee) was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday.

Per JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site, Leonard -- who replaced an injured Daniel Jones (Achilles) in this past Sunday's loss to the Jaguars -- emerged from the game with a Grade 1 PCL sprain. However, his full participation in Wednesday's practice session puts him in position to be available Sunday against the Seahawks. With Jones out for the rest of the season and Anthony Richardson (orbital) still on injured reserve, Brett Rypien was signed to the team's active roster, and 44-year-old Philip Rivers officially joined Indianapolis' practice squad Wednesday. At this stage, head coach Shane Steichen acknowledged that the Colts' Week 15 quarterback plans have yet to be determined, and it's possible that Rivers could get the nod rather than Leonard versus Seattle, depending on how the former fares at practice this week.

Miller was waived by the Buccaneers on Wednesday.

The Buccaneers activated Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck) from injured reserve Wednesday. Miller and defensive lineman C.J. Brewer were waived to clear roster spots for the pair of returning wide receivers. In eight appearances for the Buccaneers this season, Miller had just two catches for 34 yards and a touchdown.

Bethune (ankle) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bethune has not played since Week 11 due to a high ankle sprain, and even now coming off a bye week, he isn't ready to take the practice field. The starting linebacker will have two more opportunities to get back on the field as at least a limited participant ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, but if Bethune is unable to play Week 15, Curtis Robinson will handle an expanded role on defense again.

Pierce (rib) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

The undisclosed injury Pierce suffered on the Colts' final drive of their Week 14 loss to Jacksonville turned out to be to his rib, but he has already shaken off that injury. The team's 2025 leader in receiving yards (769) will be available to face the Seahawks on Sunday, but it remains to be seen who will be throwing Pierce the ball in the wake of Daniel Jones' season-ending Achilles injury.

Johnson was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a toe injury, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

In the wake of the Giants' Week 14 bye, Johnson now is dealing with a health concern that may stem back to the team's last game Dec. 1 at New England. In any case, he'll have two more opportunities to get back to full this week before New York potentially tags him with a designation for Sunday's contest against the Commanders.

Wisdom (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Wisdom won't be activated from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game. He was a full participant in all three of Tampa Bay's Week 15 practices, which suggests he has a decent chance of being activated for the team's Week 16 game against the Panthers.