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Dillon (ankle) was estimated as a full participant on the Panthers' official injury report Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Dillon sat out Sunday's game at Philadelphia because of an ankle injury, but it looks like he's on pace to return to action in Week 7. He figures to continue to play a change-of-pace role in Carolina's backfield behind bell cow Chuba Hubbard.

Evans (ribs/Achilles) officially didn't practice Wednesday, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

As expected, Evans didn't mix into drills just two days removed from exiting Monday's game against the Commanders early due to an Achilles injury. Afterward, coach Kyle Shanahan termed the issue right Achilles soreness, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, which isn't believed to be a long-term concern. Shanahan also expressed hope that Evans will be able to play Sunday in Atlanta, but in the end the 49ers likely will exercise caution with the top wide receiver on the roster.

Bowers (hamstring/calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Around The NFL reports.

Bowers previously dealt with a knee injury this season, costing him the first two games of the campaign, but this is the first time he's been listed with hamstring and calf issues. It's certainly something to monitor with his injury history, but he can likely alleviate any concerns with a full, or even limited, practice Thursday. Bowers logged a season-high 98.5 percent of the offensive snaps in the Raiders' Week 6 loss to the Bills. Michael Mayer and Tre Tucker would get significant boosts should Bowers ever need to miss time.

Davis (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's game against the Bears.

Davis did not participate in Monday's practice but ended the Patriots' short Week 7 prep with back-to-back limited sessions. Despite the upgrade in practice participation, the cornerback is not quite ready to return to the field and will miss his third consecutive game with a neck injury. Charles Woods should once again start opposite Christian Gonzalez at outside cornerback.

The Rams placed Turner (groin) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Turner suffered a significant groin injury during the Rams' Week 6 loss to the Cardinals, and the health issue is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on injured reserve. The fourth-year pro will be required to miss at least the next four games, so the earliest that Turner can return is Week 12 against the Packers on Wednesday, Nov. 25. In his absence, Braden Fiske should move into a starting role on the defensive line opposite Aaron Donald, while Tyler Davis and Larrell Murchison work in rotation.

Winston (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Winston did not play in the Titans' Week 6 win over the Colts due to a quadriceps injury. The safety remains constrained by the injury and will need to upgrade to full participation by Friday's practice to head into Week 7 against the Browns without any injury designation.

Kansas City cut Carter from its practice squad Wednesday.

Carter landed on the Chiefs' practice squad in September after missing the cut for the Falcons' initial 53-man roster for 2026, but now he's set to become a free agent again. Over seven games with Atlanta in 2025, he took nine carries for 60 yards, but he also lost a fumble.

Waddle was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Waddle missed a brief spell in last Thursday's win against the Seahawks due to a shoulder injury, finishing Week 6 with four catches (on seven targets) for 24 yards. Almost one week later, he's tending to a chest issue, meaning his status will be watched closely as the weekend draws closer.

The Giants designated Adebo (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Adebo was placed on the Giants' injured reserve following the team's Week 1 win over the Cowboys due to a knee injury. He's been sidelined for the last five games, but he's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice and was a limited participant in Wednesday's session, per Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site. Adebo would need to be activated from IR by Saturday at 4:00 p.m. ET in order to be available for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Ossai (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report.

Ossai was unable to play against the Patriots in Week 6, and Rich Cimini of ESPN.com notes that the veteran defensive end is still considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury. If Ossai is not cleared to return for Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Dolphins, then Will McDonald (toe) and Nate Lynn would be the Jets' depth options at defensive end behind Kingsley Enagbare and 2026 second-overall pick David Bailey.