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Dulin did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury.

Dulin likely picked up the injury during the Colts' 31-27 win over the Cardinals in Week 6, when he returned two kickoffs for 59 yards while playing just one snap on offense. The 28-year-old wideout will have two more opportunities to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's road game against the Chargers.

Lazard (personal) is not listed on the Jets' Week 7 injury report.

Lazard didn't travel with the Jets to London last week due to a personal matter and missed the team's 13-11 loss to the Broncos on Sunday as a result. As this weekend's game against the Panthers approaches, Lazard is not on the Jets' injury report, while fellow WRs Garrett Wilson (knee) and Josh Reynolds (hip) are. With that in mind, Lazard could see added opportunities in Week 7 if both Wilson and Reynolds end up on the team's inactive list.

Jones (hip) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Jones sustained a hip injury during the Jets Week 6 loss to the Broncos. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days to have a chance at playing against the Panthers on Sunday. Jones has been primarily used on special teams, though his absence would dilute a Jets linebacker corps that is already dealing with injuries to Quincy Williams (shoulder), Marcelino McCrary-Ball (hamstring) and Ja'Markis Weston (groin).

Wentz (shoulder) practiced fully Wednesday.

Wentz emerged from the Vikings' last game Week 5 against the Browns in London with an injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder. Coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Wentz handled every throw at Monday's unofficial session, and the veteran signal-caller seemingly maintained that activity level two days later. Per Alec Lewis of The Athletic, O'Connell also wouldn't name a starter for Week 7 between Wentz and second-year pro J.J. McCarthy, who was limited Wednesday in his first practice since he suffered a high right-ankle sprain Week 2. How McCarthy fares as the week continues likely will determine who is under center for Minnesota on Sunday versus the Eagles.

Jones (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Steelers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Jones was able to overcome an Achilles injury to play in Sunday's 27-18 loss to the Packers, but he picked up a rib injury in the process. He was able to practice Wednesday in a limited capacity, giving him a chance to play in Thursday's AFC North bout. Jermaine Burton and Samaje Perine would likely serve as the Bengals' returners on kickoffs and punts if Jones is not cleared to suit up.

McCarthy (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

McCarthy thus has logged an official practice for the first time since suffering a high right-ankle sprain Week 2 against the Falcons. Coach Kevin O'Connell told Alec Lewis of The Athletic earlier Wednesday that both McCarthy and Carson Wentz (shoulder) were slated to take part in drills coming out of the Vikings' Week 6 bye, but he also wasn't ready to name a starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Wentz himself was a full participant Wednesday, so he appears to be a step ahead of McCarthy on that front, though the latter added that his ankle is "getting there. I wouldn't say it's 100 percent," per Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Hendrickson (hip) did not practice Wednesday but is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Steelers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Hendrickson was listed as a DNP for all three practice sessions this week due to a hip injury he sustained during the Bengals' 27-18 loss to the Packers on Sunday. Even with the lack of practice, the veteran pass rusher has a shot at playing in Thursday's AFC North tilt. Myles Murphy, Cameron Sample and rookie first-rounder Shemar Stewart would be in line to see an increase in defensive snaps if Hendrickson is limited or unable to play Thursday.

Rodriguez (calf) missed Wednesday's jog-through.

Rodriguez has been listed as a DNP on four straight injury reports due to a calf injury, but he logged one snap on offense and three on special teams during Monday's loss to the Bears. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (66 percent snap share) and Jeremy McNichols (32 percent) ultimately handled the rest of the backfield reps and likely will continue to do so moving forward, even when Rodriguez's health is back to normal.

Hudson (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Steelers.

Hudson entered the league's concussion protocol following the Bengals' loss to the Packers on Sunday. The veteran tight end was unable to practice this past week and has not been cleared to play in Thursday's AFC North tilt. With Hudson out and Mike Gesicki (pectoral) on injured reserve, the Bengals are left with Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy as their three tight ends on the active roster.

Wharton (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Wharton has missed four of the Panthers' first six games of the regular season due to lower-body injuries. He's been sidelined for the last two due to a toe injury, but he would put himself in a good position to return for Sunday's game against the Jets if he were to practice in full over the next two days.