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Johnson (calf) was cleared to return to practice Wednesday.

Johnson has dealt with the calf injury since early August and has yet to play this season. He logged a full practice Wednesday, suggesting he could make his first appearance of 2025 in Week 8 against the Jets.

The Falcons designated Norton (ankle) to return from IR on Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Norton began the season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury that required surgery. He was initially deemed likely to miss six to eight weeks, so a return to practice this week sits within that timetable. Norton will need to be activated within 21 days or else be required to miss the remainder of the campaign.

Smith (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL transaction log.

Sidelined since Week 3 with the hamstring injury, Smith was able to log a limited practice Wednesday. It's unclear if he'll be able to return for a Week 8 matchup against the 49ers, and he'll likely occupy primarily a special-teams role when healthy.

Ridgeway (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

After suffering a pectoral injury in mid-August, Ridgeway has been sidelined all season. He has practiced in full for most of October and should be set for a Week 8 season debut against Tampa Bay.

Jones (shoulder) was activated from the reserve/non-football injury list, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Jones has been sidelined while recovering from shoulder surgery that he suffered while preparing for the 2025 NFL draft. After practicing for all of October, Jones has a chance to be active for a Week 8 matchup against the Bears.

Woods (knee) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Woods missed New England's game in Week 7 at Tennessee because of a knee injury, but it now seems like he'll be back to full strength for Week 8. The Patriots' defensive backfield as a whole is relatively healthy at the moment, so Woods doesn't project to play a major role Sunday versus the Browns.

Hall (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Sidelined all season while recovering from knee surgery, Hall returned to limited practice last week. He appears to be set to make his 2025 debut in Week 8 against the Patriots.

Green (toe) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Green is being considered day-to-day as he deals with a toe issue he picked up in Week 7 versus the Falcons, and his activity Wednesday is an overall promising sign for Week 8. Still though, unless he can manage a full practice Thursday or Friday, he's in danger of carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Conklin (concussion) did not appear on Wednesday's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Conklin missed Cleveland's Week 7 win over the Dolphins. He appears to have cleared concussion protocol, and should be set to suit up and start at right tackle in Week 8 against the Patriots.

Hobbs (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Hobbs was a late addition to Green Bay's injury report due to a knee injury last Friday but was able to suit up against the Cardinals on Sunday. He ended up playing all of the Packers' defensive snaps in that game, finishing with six tackles. With that in mind, Hobbs' limited participation Wednesday may have been for maintenance reasons, though his status the remainder of the week should shed some light on whether he's at any risk of missing Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh.