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Bryant (ankle) was a full participant at the Broncos' practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Bryant was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he was instantly able to give it a full go. With Denver's bye week coming in Week 10, it's unclear if the team will decide to activate the wide receiver before Sunday's matchup with the Panthers or potentially wait to bring him back Nov. 22 against the Raiders. Regardless of whatever decision the team makes, Bryant appears to be fully recovered from the ankle injury that has sidelined him since Week 4.

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

The Rams opened Ferguson's 21-day practice window Wednesday, as he looks to return from injured reserve for Sunday's game against the Commanders. If Colby Parkinson (ribs) is unable to play for the second straight week, Ferguson would join Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen at tight end for Los Angeles.

Trade acquisition Jacoby Brissett is not expected to be available for Baltimore until Week 10, leaving Fagnano as the team's projected starting quarterback for Week 9, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

With Lamar Jackson bound for IR with a thumb injury to his throwing hand and Tyler Huntley expected to miss the rest of the season with turf toe, coach Jesse Minter named Fagnano as the Ravens' starting quarterback for Week 9 on Tuesday. However, news broke Wednesday that Baltimore is finalizing a trade to acquire quarterback Jacoby Brissett, casting doubt on Fagnano's place in the pecking order. It looks like he'll ultimately take a back seat to Brissett starting in Week 10, but since the trade won't be finalized in time for Brissett to be available for the Ravens on Thursday, Fagnano still projects to start versus the Jaguars.

Parkinson (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Parkinson missed the Week 8 win over the Chargers and remains sidelined for the start of Week 9 prep. Terrance Ferguson (ankle) was back at practice Wednesday and could join Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen at tight end if Parkinson is unable to face the Commanders on Sunday.

Ferguson (ankle) did not participate at the Cowboys' practice Wednesday, Patrik Walker of the team's official site reports.

As expected, Ferguson was unavailable for practice as he worked off to the side with the team's training staff. The tight end is working through a low-ankle sprain that he suffered during the team's 33-30 overtime loss to Arizona in Week 8, and his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Colts is in question. Ferguson will have two more chances to return to practice this week, but if he can't go for Week 9, Brevyn Spann-Ford would be a top candidate to take over as the primary tight end for Dallas.

Donaldson (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

The running back went down with the injury in the Saints' pre-Week 8 bye loss to the Steelers in Paris back in Week 7. With Travis Etienne (hamstring) still on injured reserve and looking unlikely to play Sunday against the Browns, New Orleans added Audric Estime to a backfield that also includes Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller.

Bosa (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

It was Bosa's first practice since suffering a knee injury in Week 2 that has forced him to miss the last five contests. Coming out of the Week 8 bye, the Niners are getting healthy. In two games this season, Bosa has seven tackles (three solo) across 76 defensive snaps.

Milroe will get added reps at practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals, Gregg Bell of Sports Radio 93.3 KJR Seattle reports.

Milroe is expected to serve as the top backup behind Drew Lock at quarterback in Week 9 with Sam Darnold (quadriceps) sidelined. Milroe has yet to appear in a regular-season contest this season and likely won't do so Sunday unless Lock is forced out of the contest with an injury.

Wicks (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Wicks hasn't practiced since preparation for a Week 6 matchup with the Panthers due to an ankle injury, missing the last two games in the process. He likely will need to mix into drills in some capacity Thursday and/or Friday to put himself in a position to return to action Sunday versus the Giants.

Smith (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Smith's lack of activity to kick off Week 9 prep doesn't come as a surprise, as he wasn't present during the media-access portion of Wednesday's session. He hasn't practiced since his last appearance in a Week 6 loss to the Panthers, when he went for seven catches (on 14 targets) for 75 yards and one touchdown. If he's able to put himself in a position to play Sunday against the Giants, Smith will be on the receiving end of passes from QB Joe Milton, who is replacing Tanner McKee as the starter.