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Winfield (ribs) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Winfield has been sidelined for the Buccaneers' last three games while nursing a rib injury. He showed enough progression in his recovery to log a full practice Wednesday, which puts him on track to play against the Falcons on Sunday. Winfield should reclaim his starting role at safety, so Ifeatu Melifonwu figures to revert to a rotational role in the secondary.

Deablo (forearm) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Deablo has not practiced since sustaining a forearm injury in the Falcons' Week 6 loss to the Bears. The starting inside linebacker does not appear to have progressed in his recovery and will need to upgrade to at least limited participation by Friday's practice to have any chance of suiting up for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

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

Brown did not play in Week 6 against the Texans due to a hamstring injury, but he had additional time to recover courtesy of the Jaguars' Week 7 bye. He's on track to return for Sunday's game against the Colts and figures to reclaim his starting role in the secondary.

Gould (concussion) was estimated as a limited participant on the Colts' official injury report Wednesday.

Indianapolis held only a walk-through practice Wednesday, but Gould seems to have made some progress in his recovery from the concussion that kept him out in Week 7 at Minnesota. He'll still need to be cleared for return to game action by an independent neurologist before suiting up again, if he hasn't been already.

Zaccheaus (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Zaccheaus continues his streak of limited practices from Week 7 prep into Week 8 prep. The wide receiver was inactive for the Falcons' Week 7 win over the 49ers despite logging three consecutive limited sessions. This contest shows Wednesday's participation level is nothing new and does not yet move the needle for Zaccheaus' potential to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Allen (ankle) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough.

Allen was unable to play against the Vikings in Week 7 due to an ankle injury, but his full practice designation Wednesday indicates that he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. The rookie second-rounder has served in a rotational role so far this season, but James Boyd of The Athletic relays that Allen is expected to step into a starting role moving forward, which could mean less defensive snaps for Bryce Boettcher (groin) and Jaylon Carlies.

Alt (neck) was not listed on the Chargers' official injury report Wednesday.

Alt missed the Chargers' last two games before their bye in Week 7 because of a neck injury he suffered back in Week 4 at Seattle, but he is now on track to play Sunday against the Rams. He should start at one of the Chargers' tackle spots opposite rookie fourth-rounder Travis Burke in Week 8.

Mitchell reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Mitchell is a prime candidate for promotion or elevation to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders. The running back played 14 offensive snaps in the Eagles' Week 7 loss to the Cowboys, logging three carries for 11 yards in the contest. With Saquon Barkley (hamstring) banged up and Dameon Pierce (undisclosed) moved to IR, Mitchell could be the team's No. 2 rusher for Week 8 behind Jaydon Blue.

Wyatt (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Panthers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Wyatt was listed as a limited practice participants in each of the last two sessions of Week 8 prep, so his official status may not be known until the Packers announce their list of inactive players until about 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff Thursday. Anthony Campbell (ankle) and Jordon Riley would both be in line for more rotational snaps on the defensive line if Wyatt is not cleared to play.

Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Thompson was active in Week 6 during the Chargers' last game before their bye, but he ended up not playing any snaps, presumably due to the quad injury that kept him out for the prior three contests. Now his availability for Week 8 is in doubt, and he'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday against the Rams.