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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.

The Texans claimed Demercado off waivers Wednesday.

The Texans claimed Demercado after the Cowboys waived the running back on Tuesday. The 27-year-old will not stay around to be signed by the Cowboys a third time, now moving on to bolster the Texans' depth at running back. With David Montgomery (groin) injured and wide receiver Jaylin Noel (toe) moving to season-ending IR, the team had a roster spot available for Demercado.

The Eagles signed Skinner to the practice squad Wednesday.

Skinner was with the Bills for training camp but was cut in late August after failing to make the 53-man roster. He's been without a team since then, but he'll now have a new opportunity with the Eagles as a member of the practice squad. He could be elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders depending on the statuses of DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle).

Gay (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Gay was unable to play against the Jets in Week 7 due to an illness, but it looks like he's fully recovered and will be available for Sunday's game against the Patriots. The 2020 second-rounder has accumulated 16 tackles (four solo) through five regular-season games.

The Titans claimed Laulu off waivers Wednesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

The former Raiders defensive tackle has found a new home in Tennessee. Laulu has played in five games for the Raiders in 2026, logging five tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks. The 2024 seventh-rounder will now bolster the Titans' defensive line depth for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Wayne (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Wayne may have picked up the injury during the Dolphins' Week 7 win over the Jets, when he played 16 snaps (10 on offense, six on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC East showdown against New England. Wayne has not recorded a target in each of his last three outings after turning 12 targets into four catches for 65 yards through the first three games of the regular season as a member of the Texans.

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

Hall has missed the Browns' past three games because of a lingering ankle injury, and now his status for Week 8 is in jeopardy. He'll likely need to practice in full Thursday or Friday to not go into the weekend with an injury designation.

Harden (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Harden hurt his hamstring during Sunday's game at Tennessee, and now his availability for Week 8 is in question. He'll probably have to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Nwangwu was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Nwangwu remained inactive for the Jets' Week 7 loss to the Dolphins despite logging a full practice Friday. The running back has returned to form for Week 8 prep and should be all set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Raiders.