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Trice (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Trice has been sidelined all season with a hamstring injury that hampered him for most of training camp. He logged a full practice session Wednesday, though it's unclear if he'll be activated in time for Pittsburgh's Week 9 matchup against the Colts.

Smith (back) was a limited participant in Kansas City's practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.

Smith sat out the team's Week 8 win over the Commanders but was able to return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. The 26-year-old will look to be good to go for Sunday's matchup, when he should return to his role as the Chiefs' starting right guard.

Sample (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Sample missed Cincinnati's Week 8 contest with a knee injury, though he appears ready to return in Week 9 against the Bears. He should return to a rotational role along the defensive line.

Williams (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Williams led Rams cornerbacks in snaps in their last contest before their Week 8 bye at Jacksonville, so it's possible he picked up the shoulder injury outside of game action. Whatever the case, he'll have two more chances to manage a full practice before the Rams release their final practice report of the week Friday.

Kinchens (toe) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Kinchens hurt his toe during the Rams' last game before their Week 8 bye at Jacksonville, and now it's threatening his availability for Week 9. He'll likely have to upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Walker (groin) was a limited participant in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Walker managed to return to practice Wednesday after missing the last two games due to a groin injury. If the rookie first-round pick is able to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus New England, he should return to his role as one of the team's starting outside linebackers.

Love (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Love was expected to have a chance to return in Week 9, but coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that the safety suffered a setback, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports. That not only casts doubt on Love's status for a Week 9 matchup against the Commanders, but also means that a stint on injured reserve is possible.

Okuayinonu (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Okuayinonu left Sunday's game at Houston on a cart in the fourth quarter after suffering an ankle injury, and now his status for Week 9 is in jeopardy. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to suit up Sunday against the Giants.

Huff (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Huff sat out Sunday's game at Houston due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 7 versus the Falcons, and now his availability for Week 9 is in question. If he ends up unable to return to practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss Sunday's game against the Giants.

Harrison (knee) didn't participate in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Harrison is still dealing with the knee injury that forced him to sit out the Week 8 loss to Miami. If the 24-year-old ends up missing his second straight game, Brandon Dorlus will likely start at defensive end once again during Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots.