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Williams (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Williams was unable to play against the Lions on Monday while in the league's concussion protocol. His full participation in Wednesday's walkthrough is a step in the right direction for the 24-year-old running back, but he'll have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to be available for Sunday's road game against the Saints.

Calcaterra (oblique) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Calcaterra has sat out Philadelphia's last two games due to an oblique issue he picked up in Week 5 versus the Broncos, but it now appears he could be on track to suit up again soon. He'll get two more chances to upgrade to a full practice before the Eagles release their final practice report of the week Friday.

Walker (groin) was estimated to be a nonparticipant Wednesday, but the team did not hold an official practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Walker didn't practice at all last week and missed Sunday's loss to San Francisco due to a groin injury. His DNP status to begin Week 8 prep isn't promising, but the rookie linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice this week. When healthy, Walker has been logging around half of the Falcons' defensive snaps while working in a rotational role.

Bridgewater (teeth) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Bridgewater was able to serve as the Buccaneers' backup QB for Monday's loss against the Lions after overcoming an illness, but he popped up on Wednesday's report with a new injury. He'll have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's NFC South tilt against the Saints.

Ojulari (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Ojulari left the field during the first half in Week 7 at Minnesota after suffering a hamstring injury, and now it seems likely he'll have to sit out Week 8 action entirely. Unless he can somehow get back in pads for practice Thursday or Friday, Joshua Uche will be expected to take over Ojulari's starting role on the edge Sunday versus the Giants.

Harrison was estimated to be a limited participant Wednesday due to a knee injury, but the team did not hold and official practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Harrison recorded a sack and played his usual allotment of defensive snaps this past Sunday against San Francisco, but he appears to have picked up a knee injury in the contest. The issue may not be serious given that he was able to practice in a limited capacity to begin Week 8 prep. Still, Harrison could enter the weekend with an injury status if he isn't able to practice in full by the end of the week.

Gano (groin) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Gano hasn't played since injuring his groin in a Week 3 loss to the Chiefs and has missed the last four games on injured reserve, but he appears to be trending toward a return. The Giants waived Jude McAtamney -- who handled kicking duties each of the last four games -- on Tuesday, another indication that Gano has a good chance at returning to action Sunday against the Eagles.

Jackson (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Jackson left Sunday's game at Minnesota early after sustaining a concussion, and now he's in danger of having to miss Week 8 action as well. He'll likely need to return to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday versus the Giants.

Bowman (hamstring) was estimated as a nonparticipant Wednesday, as the team did not practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Bowman hasn't played since Week 4. The rookie cornerback had taken on a significant role before getting hurt, logging at least 66 percent of Atlanta's defensive snaps in each of the four contests in which he suited up. Bowman will almost certainly need to get back on the practice field in some capacity this week to have a chance of returning Sunday against Miami.

Ingram-Dawkins (hip) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Chargers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Ingram-Dawkins was sidelined for the Vikings' Week 7 loss to the Eagles due to a hip injury, but the rookie fifth-rounder has been cleared to return from a one-game absence. He will give the Vikings rotational depth at defensive end behind veteran starters Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave.