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Woods was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.

Woods may have picked up the injury during the Titans' Week 7 loss to the Patriots, when he played 43 of 65 defensive snaps (66.2 percent) and logged four tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks. The veteran safety will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's AFC South clash against the Colts.

Jacobs (calf) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Jacobs opened last week with back-to-back limited sessions due to an illness, and the Packers tacked on a calf injury Friday despite the fact he logged a full practice. The health concerns left him questionable for this past Sunday's game at Arizona, but he was able to suit up and continue pacing the Packers backfield to the tune of 14 touches for 58 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs. Jacobs has two chances remaining this week to get back to all activity, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to avoid a game-day designation on this occasion.

Oliver (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Oliver has missed the Titans' last five games due to a knee injury. He'll have two more chances to return to practice this week and give himself a chance to be available for Sunday's road game against the Colts. Chimere Dike will continue to serve as the Titans' primary returner on kickoffs in Oliver's absence.

Key (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday.

Key continues to work through a quad injury that he sustained in Week 5 against the Cardinals, which has prevented him from practicing or playing. He'll have to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days to have a realistic chance of playing in Sunday's AFC South tilt against the Colts.

Smith (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

A hamstring injury prevented Smith from playing in Weeks 5 and 6. The veteran linebacker has benefited from the additional rest courtesy of the Ravens' Week 7 bye, and his ability to practice in full Wednesday suggests he'll be active for Sunday's game against the Bears. Smith's return will revert Trenton Simpson to a rotational/depth role at inside linebacker.

Diggs (chest) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Diggs, who approached Week 7 action with a 'questionable' designation, ended up being on the field for 54 percent of the Patriots' snaps on offense in the team's 31-13 win over the Titans this past Sunday, a game in which the veteran wideout hauled in all seven of his targets for 69 yards. With no reported setbacks in that contest, chances are Diggs' listed limitations Wednesday were maintenance-related.

Santos (thigh) was a limited participant Wednesday in his return to practice.

Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports that Santos was upbeat after returning to practice Wednesday as a limited participant. The kicker missed the past two games, giving Jake Moody an opportunity to fill in.

Ricard (calf) practiced in full Wednesday.

The veteran fullback has been sidelined by a calf injury through the Ravens' first six games of the regular season. However, Ricard's ability to practice Wednesday without restrictions indicates that he is tracking toward making his 2025 regular-season debut Sunday against Chicago.

Austin (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Full participation in his first practice since Week 4 puts Austin on track to return this Sunday against the Packers. Pittsburgh's backup wideouts haven't done much in Austin's absence, with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith instead relying on his tight ends even more than he usually does. Austin was a pleasant surprise for Pittsburgh early in the season with 126 yards and two TDs on 15 targets over his first three games.

Awuzie (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Awuzie was sidelined for Weeks 5 and 6 due to a hamstring injury. The Ravens' Week 7 bye gave the veteran corner additional time to recover, and his ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that he is on track to make his return against the Bears on Sunday. Awuzie's return will likely mean less snaps at outside corner for T.J. Tampa and Jaire Alexander.