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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.

Stevenson (hip) is questionable to play Thursday night versus the Patriots.

Stevenson was considered to be a full participant at all three of Chicago's walkthrough practices this week as he continues to work his way back from a hip injury that he suffered in Week 5 versus Green Bay. The cornerback appears to be trending toward a return to action in Week 7, but he will carry a questionable designation into the team's matchup with New England on Thursday Night Football.

Phillips (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant on the Panthers' official injury report Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Per Mike Kaye of ESPN.com, coach Dave Canales said Wednesday it's fair to expect that Phillips won't play in Week 7 as he recovers from a hamstring injury he picked up during Sunday's game at Philadelphia. In that case, 2025 third-rounder Princely Umanmielen could draw a start on the edge versus the Buccaneers.

Shaheed (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Corbin K. Smith of EmeraldCitySpectrum.com reports.

It's the first time Shaheed has been listed on the injury report this season. A popular summer breakout candidate, it hasn't yet happened for Shaheed this season, as he has just 14 catches for 162 yards on 27 targets through six games. He's added 39 rushing yards and a touchdown on four carries. Shaheed can't be trusted in fantasy lineups until he shows some sort of reliable floor or even a ceiling performance.

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

Woodson has been dealing with a persistent shoulder injury since Week 4. The strong safety suited up while dealing with the issue in both Week 5 and Week 6, playing 83 percent and 100 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps in the contests, respectively. Woodson should continue the trend established in previous weeks by suiting up for Thursday's game against the Bears.

Kirk (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

It's the first time that Kirk has logged a full session since his 21-day practice window opened Thursday. He was not activated from IR before this past Monday's game against the Commanders, but it looks like the veteran wide receiver is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's road game against the Falcons. Kirk's availability is sorely needed for a 49ers wideout group that will be without Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and could also be without Mike Evans (ribs), the latter of whom aggravated a right Achilles injury during the first half of Monday's win.