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Coach Raheem Morris said Penix (foot) remains "day-to-day" and will be listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Penix was visibly hobbled late during this past Sunday's 20-10 loss at San Francisco in which he completed 21 of 38 passes for 241 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, had two carries for six yards and lost a fumble. According to Raimondi, Morris added that he feels good about Penix heading into the weekend, but his status still will be watched in the coming days to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Kirk Cousins is on hand in the event Penix ultimately isn't able to go Week 8.

Fields said Wednesday that he hasn't been told if he or Tyrod Taylor (knee) is in line to start Sunday's game against the Bengals, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.

Coach Aaron Glenn noted Wednesday that Taylor was managing a knee issue, but that didn't prevent the QB from splitting practice reps with Fields in the Jets' ensuing practice. With that in mind, it doesn't appears as though Taylor's Week 8 status is in any danger, which keeps him in contention to draw the start this weekend for the 0-7 Jets. Per Rich Cimini of ESPN, Glenn declined to name the team's starter Wednesday while indicating that he wants to create a competitive advantage by keeping Cincinnati guessing which signal-caller to game plan for.

Brooks (knee) was placed on the Cowboys' practice squad injured list Wednesday.

The 2023 seventh-round pick from South Carolina will now miss at least the Cowboys' next four contests, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 13 matchup against the Chiefs. Brooks was elevated to Dallas' active roster for the Week 5 win over the Jets, and played 21 total snaps (four on offense, 17 on special teams) but failed to record a stat.

Wicks (calf) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Wicks remains sidelined due to a calf injury sustained during Green Bay's win over Arizona in Week 7. In the event that Wicks isn't able to return to health in time to suit up on the road against Pittsburgh during Sunday Night Football, additional reps at the wide receiver position will be made available to Malik Heath, Savion Williams, and perhaps even Christian Watson (knee), who remains on the the reserve/PUP list but has been practicing on a limited basis.

Revel (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday.

Revel tore his ACL in September of 2024 and has yet to play for the Cowboys this season, but it now appears he's nearing a return. The 2025 third-round pick from East Carolina recorded 54 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and 13 passes defended, with one interception, over 12 games during his last full collegiate season (2023). He now has 21 days to be added to Dallas' active roster and will likely operate as a depth piece in the secondary once fully healthy.

Overshown (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday.

Overshown practiced for the first time Wednesday since tearing his ACL, MCL and PCL during Dallas' 2024 campaign. The Texas product recorded 90 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, and four passes defended in just 13 regular-season contests last season. He now has 21 days to be added to the Cowboys' active roster before reverting to IR. Once fully healthy, he's likely to operate as the team's top inside linebacker.

Austin (shoulder) is returning to practice Wednesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that he's optimistic about Austin returning for Sunday's game against the Packers. Austin hasn't played or practiced since Week 4, missing a bye and two games in the interim. The 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.

Bullock recorded four total tackles (three solo) and one interception in Monday night's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.

The second-year safety was one of two Texans to nab a pick in Monday night's loss, intercepting a pass intended for Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the second quarter. Bullock has established himself as one of the NFL's top ball hawks in his first two years in the league, recording 13 passes defended, including six interceptions, in just 23 regular-season contests. He's expected to continue starting alongside M.J. Stewart in the Texans' secondary ahead of a Week 8 contest against the 49ers.

Stingley tallied two total tackles (both solo) and one interception in Monday night's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.

The 2022 first-round pick continues to prove why he's one of the league's top cornerbacks, picking off a pass intended for AJ Barner in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss. Stingley has now recorded 13 total tackles and five passes defended, including two interceptions, over the Texans' first six games this season. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing quarterbacks in the Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.

Speed tallied seven total tackles (six solo) during Monday night's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.

Speed played a season-high 44 defensive snaps in Houston's Week 7 loss. The 30-year-old linebacker has now tallied 23 total tackles in his first six games as a Texan, contributing both defensively (116 snaps) and on special teams (93 snaps). He's expected to remain one of Houston's top linebackers in the Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.