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Gordon (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Gordon remains on injured reserve, but his ability to log a practice in any capacity is a good sign for the cornerback's chances to suit up for Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Packers. The 26-year-old's season was derailed by injuries, and he only participated in three games, logging 117 defensive snaps for seven tackles (two solo). The return of Gordon could bolster the Bears' secondary as they head into a tough elimination game against a familiar opponent.

Jones (knee), who officially remains on IR, was a full participant in Wednesday's session.

Chicago returned to practice Wednesday after holding a walkthrough session Tuesday, and Jones was listed as a full participant on both reports. He appears on track to come off IR and return to the 53-man roster in time for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against the Packers.

Gardner-Johnson (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Gardner-Johnson did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough nor Wednesday's practice. The slot cornerback still seems to be experiencing symptoms of the concussion he sustained during last Sunday's loss to the Lions. If Gardner-Johnson cannot upgrade his practice participation Thursday, he will likely be ruled out of Saturday's playoff matchup with the Packers. Nick McCloud will likely start at slot cornerback if Gardner-Johnson cannot play.

Thompson (neck) is listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Thompson was limited in advance of Buffalo's loss to the Eagles in Week 17 due to his neck injury, but he was cleared to suit up for that game without being assigned an official injury designation. The veteran linebacker was then among starters who rested Week 18. Barring any setbacks in practice Thursday and/or Friday, Thompson can be expected to gain clearance for Sunday's wild-card round matchup on the road against Jacksonville.

Dupree (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

The 32-year-old was hurt in the second half of the Chargers' Week 18 loss to the Broncos, and never returned to the contest. Dupree would likely see his role behind Khalil Mack replaced by Odafe Oweh and Kyle Kennard should the 10th-year pro be unable to play in Sunday's playoff game against the Patriots.

The Chargers designated Fisk (ankle) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Fisk has been on IR with an ankle injury since Dec 8. The tight end's return would add depth to a Chargers corps that consists of Oronde Gadsden, Will Dissly and Tyler Conklin. Fisk played in 10 games this year, during which he recorded two receptions for 19 yards on two targets. The 26-year-old will have three chances this week to show sufficient practice participation and prove he is ready to suit up for Sunday's playoff game against the Patriots.

Moore (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Moore ended the regular season with back-to-back one-catch efforts and now is dealing with a knee injury that capped his reps at Tuesday's walkthrough and Wednesday's session. He may need to operate without restrictions Thursday in order to head into the weekend without a designation for Saturday's wild-card game versus the Packers.

Williamson (ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Williamson left last Sunday's game against the Broncos early with an ankle injury and does not seem to have progressed in his recovery much since that point. The third-string defensive back will likely see his special teams production replaced by the newly signed Marcus Maye if he is unable to recover in time to suit up for Sunday's playoff game against the Patriots.

Odunze (foot) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Odunze now has been limited on three consecutive injury reports going back to last week, meaning he now has only more chance to practice in full ahead of Saturday's wild-card game against the Packers. He's seeking his first game action since Week 13 and appears destined to enter the weekend with a designation if he isn't able to practice without restrictions Thursday.

Jacobs (knee) is not listed on Tuesday's injury report ahead of Saturday's wild-card round matchup on the road against Chicago.

Jacobs had been listed on Green Bay's injury report since suffering a knee injury back in Week 11 on Nov. 16, per Zach Kruse of USA Today. He aggravated the injury multiple times since it was initially sustained, but Jacobs now finally appears back to full health after having been allowed to rest Week 18. Jacobs' injury caused lingering pain and inhibited his range of motion, but the workhorse running back is back to 100 percent form in time for a must-win game against a Bears defense that allowed an average of 4.84 yards per carry to opponents over the course of the regular season, the fourth-worst mark in the NFL.