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Winfield (ribs) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Winfield has been out for the Buccaneers' last two games because of a rib injury he sustained back in Week 4 versus the Packers, but he was able to get back on the practice field for the first time since then Wednesday. He'll still probably need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

The Lions listed Branch as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

The Lions did not practice for their first session following the Week 6 bye, but it's a promising sign to see Branch listed as a full participant. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a torn Achilles that he suffered in December of 2025, and he could be activated from the Lions' reserve/PUP list ahead of Sunday's NFC North tilt against the Packers.

Dulin (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Colts' practice Wednesday.

Dulin was able to return to practice for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4. The wide receiver will have two more chances to log a full practice before potentially returning to action Sunday versus the Vikings.

Surtain (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

With the Broncos coming off a mini bye following last Thursday night's win over the Seahawks, Surtain looks to return to the field Sunday against the Cardinals after missing the previous two contests. Kris Abrams-Draine filled in opposite Riley Moss against Seattle, and while he gave up plenty of completions as he was relentlessly targeted, Abrams-Draine did pick off Sam Darnold in the victory.

Bosa (calf) Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com in Wednesday's practice.

Bosa remains sidelined with a calf injury he suffered during the 49ers' Week 2 win over the Dolphins. Coach Kyle Shanahan hopes Bosa will practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Shanahan's statement makes it seem like Bosa has an outside chance to play in Sunday's contest against the Falcons. If the defensive end cannot, he will have to wait until after the 49ers' Week 8 bye to return to the field.

Tucker (quadriceps) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Tucker was sidelined by a quad injury in Week 6 versus the Steelers, but it now appears he's on track to suit up again in Week 7. Regular starter Bucky Irving did not participate at practice Wednesday due to an illness, and if he was unavailable for any reason for Sunday's matchup at Carolina, Tucker would probably be looking at an expanded role in the Bucs' backfield.

Pitre (shoulder) did not participate at the Texans' practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Pitre suffered a shoulder injury in Week 5 versus the Titans, and he was forced to miss the team's Week 6 victory over Jacksonville as a result. The 27-year-old is still considered week-to-week according to head coach DeMeco Ryans, and he seems unlikely to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Giants. Pitre will have two more chances to return to practice this week, but if he can't go in Week 7, Tremon Smith would likely operate in a more prominent role again in Houston's secondary.

Elliss (chest) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bears.

Elliss logged three consecutive full practices during Week 7 prep. The linebacker overcame his chest injury in each session and should do the same for Thursday night's game.

Byard (chest) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bears.

Byard logged three consecutive full practices during Week 7 prep while dealing with a chest injury. The safety will almost certainly suit up for Thursday's contest and play through what appears to be a minor issue.

Morrison (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

A quadriceps injury has sidelined Morrison for each of the Buccaneers' last three games, but his full session Wednesday indicates that he'll be available for Sunday's NFC South showdown against the Panthers. Morrison should reclaim his starting job at outside cornerback opposite Zyon McCollum (illness) while rookie fourth-rounder Keionte Scott reverts to a rotational role in the secondary.