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Mims (ankle) was a limited participant in Denver's practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Mims popped up on Wednesday's injury report with an ankle injury, casting doubt on his availability for Sunday's matchup versus the Chiefs. If he ends up being unable to play, Lil'Jordan Humphrey could see increased playing time at receiver, while Kris Abrams-Draine would likely handle punt return duties.

Smith (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Smith may have tweaked his knee during the Ravens' Week 7 loss to the Bengals, when he logged eight tackles (five solo). The veteran linebacker's practice participation over the next two days will determine whether he enters the weekend with an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills.

The Ravens opened Randall's (neck) 21-day practice window Wednesday.

Randall was a full participant in his return to practice. The Ravens placed the running back on IR in late August with an undisclosed injury, which has now been revealed to be a neck issue. Randall's instant jump to full participation means the fifth-round rookie could be ready to suit up as soon as Sunday's game against the Bills.

Hamilton (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Hamilton was spotted walking off the field with a brace on his right knee during Wednesday's session, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, and the fifth-year defensive back may have picked up the injury during the Ravens' Week 7 loss to the Bengals. Hamilton will have two more opportunities to return to practice in at least a limited capacity before Sunday's game against the Bills.

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

Jones joined the Jaguars in early October, one month after being released from injured by the Bears in early September with an injury settlement. He was unable to play in Weeks 5 and 6 due to lingering hamstring injury, but his full practice Wednesday indicates that he'll make his 2026 debut against the Colts on Sunday. The addition of Jones gives the Jaguars depth in the secondary behind Montaric Brown, Jourdan Lewis and Travis Hunter.

Skowronek (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Skowronek has missed the Steelers' last two games with a calf injury he sustained back in Week 5 versus the Colts, and now his availability for Week 8 is up in the air. Whether he ends up suiting up Sunday versus the Browns might hinge on whether he's able to upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday.

Landman (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Landman returned to practice as a full participant but has not yet officially cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. With a return to full practice, the announcement that Landman is all set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Chargers should come soon. If Landman is ready to play, Grant Stuard and Shaun Dolac should see less action in Week 8.

Seattle signed Sims to its practice squad Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Seattle tried out Sims on Tuesday, and the team evidently liked what it saw enough to bring him on as a member of the practice squad. Over 11 games with the Packers and the Vikings in 2025, he caught three of six targets for 30 yards.

McDuffie (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

McDuffie returns to practice to start Week 8 prep, a strong sign for the cornerback's health after he was listed as questionable for Week 7 despite not practicing at all. The 26-year-old star will need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday's session to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Thomas (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Thomas picked up a shoulder injury against the Rams in Week 7, although he was cleared to return to the contest and finished with one catch on as many targets for eight yards. He would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets if he were to practice in full over the next two days.