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Trotter (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Trotter was unable to suit up for the Buccaneers' Week 3 loss to the Panthers due to a shoulder injury. The linebacker upgraded to a limited participant in last Friday's session, so maintaining that level of participation in Wednesday's practice is a good sign for the rookie second-rounder. Trotter will need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.

Raridon (thigh) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

A thigh injury prevented the rookie third-rounder from playing against the Jaguars in Week 3. He was limited in all three practices prior to New England's loss to Jacksonville, so he may have to log a full practice over the next two days to have a realistic chance of playing Sunday against Buffalo.

The Bengals signed Williams to the practice squad Wednesday.

The Bengals cut Williams from the active roster Tuesday after playing just nine special-teams snaps in the Week 3 loss to the Steelers, where he muffed a crucial punt in the fourth quarter. The wide receiver has returned to the team on the practice squad and will likely be elevated for Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to injuries to Andrei Iosivas (thumb) and Colbie Young (knee).

Gilliam (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Gilliam was able to play in the Patriots' Week 3 loss to the Jaguars after working through a knee issue during practice prep. He played a total of 19 snaps (eight on offense, 11 on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise. Gilliam will have two more opportunities to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Bills.

Holani (ribs) was a limited participant at the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Holani rushed three times for 10 yards while catching all five of his targets for 48 yards during the team's 33-31 loss to the Commanders in Week 3. He appears to have picked up a ribs injury along the way, and the running back was unable to log a full session Wednesday as a result. Fellow running back Jadarian Price (chest) was also a limited participant to open the week, leaving Emanuel Wilson as the team's only fully healthy option in the backfield ahead of Thursday's practice.

The Bears designated Gordon (calf) for return to practice from their reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

The move opens a 21-day window during which Chicago can officially activate Gordon before they'd have to shut him down for the rest of the year. The first game he will be eligible to suit up for will be the Bears' matchup at Green Bay in Week 5.

Moore (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Moore was limited for two sessions before upgrading to a full participant Friday ahead of the Ravens' Week 3 win over the Cowboys in Rio. The wide receiver was able to play through the ankle injury before, meaning his practice participation during Week 4 prep will likely mirror that of Week 3. If Moore follows the same schedule, he will be set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Gonzalez (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Gonzalez likely picked up the injury during the Patriots' 35-6 loss to the Jaguars in Week 3, when he recorded two solo tackles and a pass defense while failing to play every single defensive snap for the first time this season. He'll have two more chances to return to practice this week, but if he cannot play against the Bills this Sunday, then Charles Wood figures to be the top candidate to start at outside cornerback opposite Carlton Davis.

Price was limited in practice Wednesday due to a chest injury, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Price logged career lows in snap share (28 percent) and touches (six) during this past Sunday's loss at Washington, accounting for just 22 yards from scrimmage. Perhaps the current health concern is partly to blame, but fellow RB Emanuel Wilson earned nine touches (all rushes) in Week 3, while George Holani (rib, LP on Wednesday) handled eight touches. Considering Holani now is banged up as well, Wilson may be the safest best among the trio to produce on game days.

Smythe (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Smythe likely suffered the heel injury during the Ravens' 34-31 win over the Cowboys in Rio. The tight end being a limited participant after recently sustaining the injury is a positive sign for his ability to suit up for Sunday's game against the Titans. Smythe will likely need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday's practice to dodge any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game.