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Landman (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Landman likely sustained his concussion in the Rams' Week 6 loss to the Cardinals. The linebacker has enterted the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will need to upgrade his practice participation with the approval of an independent neurologist before being cleared for game-day activities. If Landman cannot clear the league's protocol by Sunday's game against the Raiders, veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks could be called up to the active roster in his place.

Hibner (hand) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Hibner had not practiced since sustaining a hand injury in the Ravens' Week 5 overtime win over the Falcons. The tight end's upgrade to limited practice in Week 7 prep is a significant improvement and could signal a return to the field as soon as Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Young (knee) was not listed on the Bengals' injury report Wednesday.

Young missed each of the Bengals' two games prior to the Week 6 bye due to a knee injury. The extra rest has paid dividends for the rookie fourth-rounder, who is on track to be available for Sunday's AFC North showdown against the Ravens. He's operated in a minimal role offensively this season, having logged only two catches on as many targets for nine yards across three games.

Taaffe (chest) did not appear on the Dolphins' injury report Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Taaffe suffered a chest injury in Week 5 versus the Bengals, but he appears to be back to full health after the team's bye week. The 23-year-old is all set to operate in his role as a primary reserve option at safety Sunday against the Jets.

Edmunds (shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Edmunds hurt his shoulder on the final play of Sunday's game versus the Saints, and now his availability for Week 7 is in question. Any chance he has of suiting up at Houston will likely hinge on whether he's able to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday.

Badie (thumb) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Badie sustained a thumb injury during the first half of the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Seahawks this past Thursday and did not return to the contest. He's opened the week with a DNP, and he'll have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's road game against the Cardinals.

Johnson (neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Johnson was practicing in a limited capacity in the leadup to the Giants' matchup versus the Saints in Week 6, but he ultimately downgraded to missing practice later in the week before sitting out that contest. He'll likely have to participate fully in practice Thursday or Friday to dodge taking an injury designation into the weekend.

Cisse (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough session, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Cisse suffered a stinger during the Packers' Week 6 win over the Cowboys, but he expressed optimism Tuesday that he'll be available for this Sunday's road tilt against the Lions, per Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site. Cisse has now been tagged with a shoulder injury, and he'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation to avoid an injury designation ahead of Week 7.

Nwangwu (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Nwangwu likely picked up his back issue during the six special-teams snaps he played in the Jets' Week 6 loss to the Patriots. It remains unclear how significant the running back's injury is and whether he will be able to suit up for Week 7 against the Dolphins.

Melton (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Melton may have tweaked his back during the Packers' Week 6 win against the Cowboys, when he played 34 snaps (18 on offense, 16 on special teams) and drew a 37-yard pass interference penalty late in the second quarter before adding a tackle on kickoff coverage. He'll have two more practices to increase his participation to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.