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Miller (finger) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Miller missed the Steelers' last three games while recovering from surgery to repair a broken finger. He was a full participant to open Week 11 prep, which puts the veteran wide receiver on track to play against the Bengals on Sunday. Miller was used sparsely on offense prior to his injury, logging one catch (on two targets) for nine yards across six regular-season games.

Edwards (hand/hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

Edwards has battled injuries seemingly all season long, appearing in just five games, and he's left two of those with ailments. Edwards underwent surgery to repair a broken hand last week and missed Sunday's win over the Giants. Noah Sewell stepped in at linebacker in Edwards' absence and logged 100 percent of the defensive snaps.

Elliss (hip) won't play in New England's matchup against the Jets on Thursday.

Elliss will miss his second consecutive game as he continues to deal with the hip injury he sustained in the Week 9 win over the Falcons. Jack Gibbens should get the start at linebacker with Elliss sidelined.

Brown was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Brown played his typical role in Sunday's loss to the Saints and logged a season-high nine tackles, so it's unclear when he suffered the injury. It could be a move to limit his workload, so his practice status for the rest of the week is worth monitoring.

Holcomb (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Holcomb has been out for Pittsburgh's last two games because of an illness, and he's still not in football shape to begin the new week of preparation. He'll likely need to come back to practice Thursday or Friday to give himself a shot to suit up Sunday versus the Bengals.

Walker (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.

Walker missed last Sunday's win over the Giants and is apparently still in the concussion protocol. He's played just six offensive snaps this season and 61 on special teams, recording three tackles.

Peppers (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Peppers missed the Steelers' last two games due to a quadriceps injury, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that he'll be available for Sunday's AFC North clash against the Bengals. Peppers' return gives the Steelers another contributor on special teams and added depth at safety behind Kyle Dugger and Jalen Ramsey.

Highsmith (pectoral) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Highsmith recorded two sacks in Week 10 against the Chargers, and it's unclear when he picked up the pec issue. He'll probably have to return to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play in Week 11 versus the Bengals.

Johnson (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Johnson has missed each of the Bills' last two games but appears to be nearing a return to action. With Christian Benford (groin) also limited in practice Wednesday, Buffalo could get both cornerbacks back to team up with first-round rookie Maxwell Hairston and veteran Tre'Davious White at the position.

Thompson (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Thompson has missed two consecutive games with his hamstring injury, but getting in a limited practice Wednesday would suggest he has a chance to return this week versus Tampa Bay. Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano are healthy and soaked up the vast majority of the snaps at linebacker Week 10 against Miami.