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James (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

It's not obvious when James sustained the injury, but his presence at practice Wednesday suggests it's probably not anything too serious. As long as he can practice in full Thursday or Friday, he should be able to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Cashman (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Cashman may have injured his elbow during the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers, when he logged eight tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass defense. He was at least able to log a limited session Wednesday, and he'll have two more chances to practice in full and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

The Falcons signed Dexter to a four-year, $78 million contract extension Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Atlanta acquired Dexter via a trade with the Bears back in August, and now the team will have him under contract through the 2030 season. Through three games in 2026, he has recorded seven tackles (two solo) including 0.5 sacks and a pass defensed.

Anderson (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Anderson may have injured his ankle during the Texans' Week 3 loss to the Colts, when he logged seven tackles (five solo), including 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He's been a key piece to the Texans' defense since entering the league in 2023 as a first-round pick, and if he cannot play against the Cowboys on Sunday, then Jadeveon Clowney (knee) and Dominique Robinson would both be in line for more snaps at defensive end opposite Danielle Hunter. Anderson will have two more opportunities to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation for Week 4.

Bain (groin) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Bain has been unable to practice since sustaining a groin injury during the Buccaneers' Week 2 loss to the Browns. The first-round rookie has missed four consecutive sessions and does not appear to be any closer to playing in Week 4 than he was in Week 3. AlQuadin Muhammad is once again set to receive the lion's share of starting snaps as the outside linebacker across from Yaya Diaby (calf).

Ferguson (ankle) officially didn't practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Ferguson had X-rays performed on his ankle during this past Sunday's game at Denver, and while he was able to return to the game, he finished fourth among Rams right ends in offensive snaps (22 of 86). On Monday, coach Sean McVay told Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register that Ferguson "likely" will be out this coming Sunday in Philadelphia, so his lack of reps Wednesday doesn't come as a surprise. Colby Parkinson (shoulder) also was a DNP on the first Week 4 injury report, so L.A.'s current healthy tight ends on the active roster are Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen and Max Klare.

Stukes (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Stukes sat out Sunday's game at New Orleans because of a concussion he suffered back in Week 2 against the Chargers, but his outlook for Week 4 is looking more positive. He presumably still needs to be cleared for game action by an independent neurologist before he can exit concussion protocol and be eligible to suit up Sunday versus the Chiefs.

Van Ness (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Van Ness presumably injured his shoulder during the Packers' 35-14 loss to the Falcons in Week 3, when he logged four tackles (one solo). He'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's road tilt against Tampa Bay.

Nacua (hip) officially was limited at Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Nacua thus upheld coach Sean McVay's expectations of the stud wide receiver as the Rams kicked off Week 4 prep. After missing the last two games due to a hip injury that McVay alternatively has called soreness in his groin, Nacua also is expected to play in Sunday's game at Philadelphia, as McVay told Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site on Wednesday. How Nacua fares at practice Thursday and Friday likely will determine if he heads into the weekend with a designation.

Cooper (concussion/shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Cooper sustained a concussion during the Packers' Week 3 loss to the Falcons, and he also appears to have picked up a shoulder injury, too. Even if he practices in full over the coming days, he would need to pass an evaluation by an independent neurologist in order to clear the league's concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's road game against the Buccaneers.