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Detroit placed Cunningham (hamstring) on its injured reserve list Wednesday, Jacob Richman of mlive.com reports.

Cunningham returned to action in Week 7 versus the Buccaneers after a three-game absence due to a hamstring issue, but he aggravated the injury during that contest, and now he'll have to miss at least the next four games, too. Most of his snaps this year have come on special teams, so the Lions will have to try to find a way to replace his production in that phase in the meantime.

Schultz (back/shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday.

While logging a 75 percent snap share in Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks, Schultz racked up nine catches on 10 targets for a team-high 98 yards. However, with the tight end managing a pair of injuries, his status will need to be monitored ahead of this weekend's contest against the 49ers. If Schultz is available, he could remain busy in Week 8, with WRs Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) both banged up and having missed Wednesday's practice.

The Ravens placed Robinson (foot) on injured reserve Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

The move comes after Robinson broke his foot during the Ravens' Week 6 loss to the Rams. He'll be forced to miss at least the next four games and would be eligible to return from IR for the Ravens' Week 12 contest against the Jets on Sunday, Nov. 23. Robinson was given a six- to eight-week timeline to recover from his foot injury, so he'll likely stay on IR past the four-game minimum.

Seattle released Saubert on Wednesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Per Henderson, the move is believed to be purely procedural, and the Seahawks are expected to sign Saubert again soon. Through seven games so far this season, he's drawn just one target over 145 offensive snaps.

Stevenson (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Stevenson hurt his shoulder in the second half of this past Sunday's win over New Orleans and did not return. His DNP to begin Week 8 prep casts some concern about his status for this Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, though Stevenson will have two more days this week to return to practice. Should he be unable to play against the Ravens, Nick McCloud could be pressed into a starting role.

Carter (concussion) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Carter was a full participant in practice leading up to the Jets' Week 7 contest against the Panthers, but the 2021 fifth-rounder was unable to suit up after failing to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol. He would have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to be available for Sunday's road game against the Bengals.

Smartt did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a quadriceps injury.

Smartt served exclusively on special teams during the Jets' Week 7 loss to the Panthers, and he appears to have picked up a quad injury in the process. He'll have two more opportunities to practice and avoid an injury tag ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Wright (hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Wright intercepted a pass and played all but one defensive snap this past Sunday against the Saints, but he appears to have hurt his hip during the victory. Given that the cornerback was able to practice in limited fashion Wednesday, though, he may not be dealing with a major injury. Wright will likely enter the weekend without an injury designation if he's able to bump up to full practice participation by Friday.

Nwangwu (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

Nwangwu was diagnosed with a concussion during the Jets' 13-6 loss to the Panthers in Week 7. He's opened the week with a DNP, and even if he were to practice, he would have to progress through the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to play against the Bengals on Sunday. Isaiah Williams would likely serve as the Jets' primary returner on kickoffs if Nwangwu were to miss time.

Gardner (concussion) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.

Gardner entered the league's concussion protocol following the Jets' 13-6 loss to the Panthers in Week 7. He'll have two more opportunities to practice this week, though he would have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play against the Bengals on Sunday. Jarvis Brownlee would likely start at outside corner if Gardner is not cleared to play.