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Van Ness (foot) did not practice Wednesday.

Coach Matt LaFleur noted earlier Wednesday that Van Ness wouldn't practice, but that he is considered day-to-day. That marks some progress, as Van Ness has been sidelined for each of Green Bay's last two games. He'll likely need to turn in a limited practice Thursday to have a realistic chance to play in Week 9 against the Panthers.

Ya-Sin (lower body) was not listed on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Ya-Sin was forced to leave the Lions' Week 7 contest against the Buccaneers due to cramps, but the 2019 second-rounder has had extra time to recover thanks to the Week 8 bye. He started in the Lions' two games prior to the bye, though his playing time on defense likely will decrease, as Terrion Arnold (shoulder) appears to be on track to play against the Vikings on Sunday.

Lloyd (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Lloyd sat out the Jaguars' last game before their Week 8 bye versus the Rams due to a calf injury, and now he's in danger of being sidelined for Week 9 action as well. He'll likely need to participate fully in practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Wyatt (knee) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

Wyatt has been hampered by a knee issue since Week 4 but managed to return to game action in Green Bay's win over Pittsburgh. A limited session is likely just to limit his reps ahead of a Week 9 matchup against the Panthers, though his status will be worth monitoring throughout the week.

Muhammad (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on the Lions' estimated practice report Wednesday.

The Lions are coming off their Week 8 bye, so Muhammad may have picked up the injury during Detroit's Week 7 win over Tampa Bay. Detroit didn't hold a practice Wednesday, so his practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against Minnesota on Sunday. Muhammad has worked in a rotational role at defensive end this season, so his absence would open up more playing time for Tyler Lacy and Tyrus Wheat.

Patrick (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Patrick hurt his groin during the Jaguars' last game before their Week 8 bye versus the Rams, and now his availability for Week 9 is in jeopardy because of it. He'll have two more chances to manage a full practice before Jacksonville publishes its final practice report of the week Friday.

Crosby (knee/back) did not practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Crosby may not practice until Friday, coach Pete Carroll said, according to McFadden. The expectation is Crosby will play Sunday against the Jaguars. Crosby has produced 28 tackles (18 solo), including 4.0 sacks, nine QB hits and five pass breakups, including one interception, across seven games this season.

O'Connell (wrist) practiced in full Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

O'Connell fractured his wrist late in the preseason and has been sidelined since. It's positive that he was immediately able to log a full practice, but he will still need to be activated from injured reserve before suiting up for game action.

Butler (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Pete Carroll, however, said the Raiders expect Butler to play Sunday against the Jaguars. Butler was injured in the Raiders' pre-bye Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, though he didn't log a defensive snap in that contest. The veteran defensive tackle has 19 tackles (nine solo) and one fumble recovery across 282 defensive snaps this season.

Morris (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Morris missed the Jaguars' last game before their Week 8 bye versus the Rams with a groin injury, and it's still bothering him even after the extra week of rest. He'll probably have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.