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Allen (knee) was a limited participant in the Rams' practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN reports.

Allen is one of two of the team's tight ends to be dealing with an injury, as Colby Parkinson sat out practice due to a sprained AC joint. Allen caught one of his two targets for 13 yards and a touchdown during the team's Week 1 win over the Texans, and it remains to be seen if he'll be good to go for Sunday's matchup versus the Titans.

Reed was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a back injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Reed may have picked up the injury during the Seahawks' 17-13 loss to the 49ers this past Sunday, when he played 43 snaps (38 on defense, five on special teams) and logged five tackles (two solo) and two quarterback hits. He doesn't appear to be in great jeopardy of missing Seattle's Week 2 contest against Pittsburgh this Sunday, but his practice participation over the next two days will determine whether he enters the weekend with an injury tag.

Gross-Matos (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Gross-Matos played 16 defensive snaps and failed to record any stats in the team's 17-13 win over the Seahawks in Week 1. The defensive end missed practice last Wednesday and Friday, while logging a limited session Thursday before playing against Seattle. He'll have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Saints.

Ekwonu (appendectomy) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Per Gantt, coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Ekwonu was asking for more work, a positive sign as he continues to recover from an appendectomy he underwent prior to Week 1. If he can manage a full practice Thursday or Friday, he might avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Love was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Love led the Seahawks with 10 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in their Week 1 loss to the 49ers this past Sunday. He appears to have picked up a groin injury during the contest, and his practice participation over the next two days will determine his status heading into Seattle's Week 2 contest against the Steelers on Sunday. Love has logged 100-plus tackles in each of the past three seasons.

Parkinson (shoulder) didn't participate in the Rams' practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN reports.

Parkinson was sidelined due to the sprained AC joint he suffered during the team's Week 1 win over the Texans. While the 26-year-old tight end will look to be good to go for Sunday's game versus Titans if he ends up being unable to play, Davis Allen (knee) and Terrance Ferguson would be in line for increased playing time.

Banks (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Commanders, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Banks did not participate at practice at all during the week after picking up an ankle issue in Week 1, which suggests he might be closer to the "doubtful" end of the questionable tag. If he can't suit up in Week 2, 2024 first-rounder Jordan Morgan could end up getting the start at left guard.

Jones was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Jones likely picked up the injury during the Seahawks' Week 1 loss to the 49ers this past Sunday, when he logged eight tackles (three solo) and two pass defenses (one interception). The 2021 third-rounder will have two more chances this week to log a full practice and avoid an injury tag heading into Sunday's clash against Pittsburgh.

Watkins (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Watkins did not play in the team's 17-13 win over the Seahawks in Week 1 due to a high-ankle sprain he suffered during the preseason. The wide receiver was able to practice in a limited capacity last week, and he has now opened this week where he left off.

Witherspoon was unable to practice Wednesday due to a knee injury that he picked up during the Seahawks' 17-13 loss to the 49ers this past Sunday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Witherspoon injured his knee midway through the fourth quarter on the same play that Josh Jobe picked off a pass from Brock Purdy (toe) on a pass intended for Ricky Pearsall, per Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. Witherspoon was able to play for the rest of the game, but he's come out of the contest worse for wear and will need to participate in practice over the next two days in order to have a chance at playing against the Steelers in Week 2.