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Waller (rest/hip) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

It sounds like it was more of a rest day than anything else for the veteran tight end, who missed all of training camp and the preseason with the hip injury. After playing 27 percent of the offensive snaps in his Week 4 debut, Waller's playing time skyrocketed to 58 percent in Week 5. Through two games, Waller has a productive 8-105-3 receiving line on nine targets and has put himself in the fantasy TE1 conversation moving forward due to Tyreek Hill (knee) being done for the season.

Jacksonville signed Ismail to its practice squad Wednesday.

After the Jaguars sent regular starting tight end Brenton Strange to their injured reserve list with a quadriceps injury Tuesday, it made some sense for them to add some organizational depth at that position. Ismail spent most of the 2024 season on Baltimore's practice squad after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent out of Samford.

Evans (hamstring) was a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Evans has yet to log official practice reps since sustaining a moderate left hamstring strain Week 3, but head coach Todd Bowles told Greg Auman of Fox Sports on Wednesday that the wide receiver is "coming along" in his recovery. Fellow wideout Chris Godwin (fibula) joined Evans on the sideline to begin Week 6 prep, meaning the health of two of the Buccaneers' top three options at the position are compromised at the moment. Evans has a pair of practices remaining this week to potentially prove the health of his hamstring ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Tuten (shoulder) was estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

The Jaguars held a walkthrough Wednesday after beating the Chiefs on Monday night. Tuten has been limited by the shoulder issue in practice for the last few weeks but has yet to miss a game. With Travis Etienne healthy, Tuten hasn't seen enough touches to be anything more than a bench stash in fantasy to this point.

The Chargers designated Perryman (ankle) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Perryman was placed on injured reserve after suffering a high-ankle sprain during the Chargers' Week 1 win over the Chiefs. The veteran linebacker has spent the four-game minimum on IR and has been cleared to return to practice, logging an LP for Wednesday's session. Perryman may have to practice in full Thursday or Friday in order for the Chargers to reinstate him off IR ahead of Sunday's road tilt against the Dolphins.

Irving (shoulder) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough.

His absence comes as no surprise after multiple reports last week suggested Irving wasn't expected to play in Weeks 5 or 6. Rachaad White filled in with an 81 percent snap share and 18 touches in a Week 5 win at Seattle, producing 71 total yards and a pair of touchdowns along the way. Early signs point to a similar role for White this Sunday against San Francisco, although the Buccaneers haven't said anything to rule Irving out just yet.

Tennessee signed Wright to its practice squad Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Regular starting kicker Joey Slye did not participate at practice Wednesday due to a calf injury, so Wright's name will be one to keep an eye on as Sunday's game at Las Vegas approaches. In five games in 2024 with the Chiefs, 49ers and Titans, he made 15 of his 16 field-goal attempts and all six of his extra-point tries.

Godwin (fibula) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough.

The Buccaneers were without Godwin, fellow WR Mike Evans (hamstring) and No. 1 RB Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) to kick off Week 6 prep. Godwin has two games under his belt after recovering from the dislocated left ankle that he suffered Week 7 of last season, but his returns (6-52-0 on 14 targets) have been minimal. With a new injury in tow, his status bears watching as the week goes on to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

Ward was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Ward played every single defensive snap during the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Vikings, finishing with three tackles (two solo) and one pass defense. He appears to have picked up a hip injury in the process, but the veteran corner will likely play against the Steelers on Sunday unless he suffers a setback over the coming days. Ward has recorded 13 tackles (10 solo) and four pass defenses (including one interception) through the first five games of the regular season.

Garrett (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Garrett managed an ankle injury leading up to Week 5 against the Vikings. He was cleared to play in that game and finished with three solo tackles while playing a season-high 57 snaps on defense. Garrett has opened the week with a limited practice Wednesday, but the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year likely will be given the green light to play against the Steelers on Sunday unless he suffers a setback.