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Jones caught his only target for four yards during Sunday's 20-13 win in New Orleans.

Jones ranked third among Cardinals wide receivers in offensive snap share with 47 percent behind Marvin Harrison (89 percent) and Michael Wilson (67 percent). Unsurprisingly, Harrison led the way with 5-71-1 on six targets, while Jones nearly matched Wilson's 1-5-0 line (on four targets). In an offense dominated by TE Trey McBride, Harrison and RB James Conner when it comes to looks from QB Kyler Murray, Jones is merely provided with scraps with which to produce.

Van Lanen (shoulder) was a full participant in Jacksonville's practice Wednesday.

Van Lanen is healthy again after having missed the team's Week 1 victory over the Panthers with a shoulder injury. He will likely serve as the backup right tackle behind Anton Harrison for Sunday's matchup versus the Bengals.

Elliss (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Elliss led the Patriots in tackles in Week 1, but his status for Week 2 is now in question due to a shoulder issue he presumably picked up Sunday. He'll probably have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Jarrett (knee) was estimated to be a non-participant at the Bears' walkthrough Wednesday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Jarrett played 39 defensive snaps and two snaps on special teams in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings, recording three total tackles (one solo) in the contest. The defensive tackle may have picked up a knee injury in the process, but it's also possible that Wednesday was just a scheduled day off for the veteran. Jarrett's status at practice the rest of the week will provide more clarity to his availability for Week 2 versus Detroit.

Wilson gathered in one of four targets for five yards during Sunday's 20-13 win at New Orleans.

Wilson was on the field for 44 of 66 offensive snaps (67 percent), but his 26 routes run yielded little, while top wide receiver Marvin Harrison's 32 routes resulted in a 5-71-1 line on six targets on an 89 percent snap share. At the same time, No. 3 WR Zay Jones (1-4-0) nearly matched Wilson's output on one target and a 47 percent share of plays. The Cardinals consolidate most of the targets among TE Trey McBride (nine on Sunday), Harrison and RB James Conner (four), so Wilson has his work cut out for him to produce weekly.

Okudah is in concussion protocol and was deemed a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough.

Okudah logged 14 defensive snaps Week 1 against Chicago on Monday but was evaluated for a concussion after the contest. He hasn't yet cleared protocol, and he won't be able to practice until he does so. If Okudah is unable to play Sunday against Atlanta, Dwight McGlothern may be asked to log some rotational snaps at cornerback.

Norman-Lott (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Norman-Lott was forced to miss Kansas City's regular-season opener due to an ankle injury he's been dealing with since training camp, but he now appears to be back to full strength. He's on track to make his NFL debut in Week 2 versus the Eagles.

Decker (shoulder) didn't participate in Detroit's practice Wednesday.

Decker had been dealing with undisclosed injury prior to the team's Week 1 loss to Green Bay, but it's unclear if that's related to the shoulder injury that sidelined him Wednesday. If he ends up being unable to play in Sunday's game versus Chicago, Giovanni Manu would likely get the start at left tackle in his place.

Gordon (hamstring) was estimated to be a non-participant at the Bears' walkthrough Wednesday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Gordon did not play in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings in Week 1 after being a late addition to the injury report Saturday with a hamstring injury. The cornerback had a previous hamstring issue that sidelined him for a chunk of time during the preseason, and it's possible that he aggravated the issue late last week. Gordon will likely have to return to practice in some capacity this week in order to potentially play Sunday versus the Lions.

Smith (illness) was estimated as limited in Wednesday's practice walkthrough.

Smith missed time during training camp due to a personal issue and then was reported to be dealing with an illness last week, though it's unclear if the two events are related. The Vikings have so far decided not to put the veteran safety on injured reserve, so the expectation is that he'll be able to return by Week 4. Smith affirmed that belief Wednesday, saying that he expects to be back within a four-week window and describing his health issue as "physical," per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. With Smith sidelined for the Week 1 win over the Bears, Theo Jackson started at safety and logged 100 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps. Jackson is expected to make another start Sunday versus the Falcons in Smith's stead.