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

Ward has missed Indianapolis' previous five games, but coming out of the team's bye week he appears to be nearing clearance from the concussion protocol. He initially suffered the concussion during pregame warmups Week 6. Once fully healthy, Ward will line up alongside new cornerback Sauce Gardner, a tandem that Indianapolis could debut as early as Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs.

Swift (hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Swift had a cap on his practice reps last Wednesday due to a hip injury before progressing to a full session one day later, so he again may be easing into this week of prep. He proceeded to pace the Bears backfield this past Sunday at Minnesota, earning a 57 percent snap share and turning 21 carries into 90 yards. Thursday's practice report will reveal whether or not he handled all on-field work.

Gould (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Gould hasn't played since Week 8 due to a knee injury, but coming off Indianapolis' bye he appears to have returned to full health. Expect the depth wideout to resume operating as the Colts' top return man when the team returns to action Sunday on the road against the Chiefs.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Hankins (back) will not return from the reserve/non-football injury list this season, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Hankins will spend the remainder of the 2025 campaign on the reserve/NFI list due to the back injury he suffered in August. The 33-year-old veteran re-signed with Seattle on a one-year deal over the offseason, positioning him to hit free agency in 2026.

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday that Boyd (shoulder) has been upgraded to stable condition and is "going to come out of this thing really, really well," Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.

Boyd was listed as being in critical but stable condition after being injured in a shooting Sunday, and after undergoing multiple procedures he's now been upgraded to stable condition. The cornerback and special-teams standout resides on season-ending IR due to a shoulder injury he suffered in August.

Hornton (groin/shin) will not participate in Wednesday's practice, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Horton has missed back-to-back games due to a pair of injuries, and he'll have just two more opportunities to get back on the field prior to Sunday's matchup against the Titans. Head coach Mike Macdonald said last Friday that a stint on IR could be in consideration for Horton, which indicates that he could miss multiple more weeks.

Ayomanor (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Chimere Dike (chest) is participating, after both he and Ayomanor suffered injuries during the second half of Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Titans. With Calvin Ridley (leg) out for the season, Van Jefferson should have a top-three role even if Ayomanor manages to play this Sunday against a tough Seattle defense.

Dike (chest) returned to practice Wednesday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Dike was evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's 16-13 loss to Houston, and while he cleared concussion protocol, he missed the rest of the game with a chest injury. A quick return to practice suggests he's on track to play Sunday against the Seahawks, whereas teammate Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday. Fellow Titans wideout Calvin Ridley (leg) is out for the season, leaving Ayomanor, Dike and Van Jefferson as the top three wide receivers.

Boutte (hamstring) participated in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Boutte was listed as limited last Monday through Wednesday before being ruled out for the Patriots' Week 11 win over the Jets. The team's upcoming injury report will clarify whether the wideout remains limited or is now practicing fully ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Stevenson (toe) participated in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Stevenson's ability to practice was expected, though it remains to be seen if he was limited or will be deemed a full participant. The running back has missed three straight games, but his presence at Wednesday's session suggests that he could be available Sunday against the Bengals.