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The Colts signed Pancol to the practice squad Wednesday.

Pancol participated in the Colts' training camp this summer but was waived by the team on Aug. 30. While the signing is a step in the right direction for Pancol's NFL career, he might not get an opportunity to appear in a regular-season game for Indianapolis anytime soon. The wideout appeared in 57 games for Duke from 2019-2024, amassing 130 catches for 1,710 yards and 14 touchdowns, adding 40 yards and two scores off seven carries.

Bell was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Per C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald, Bell was spotted working out off to the side during the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice. The Dolphins haven't revealed whether Bell's limitations to begin Week 3 prep are related to the torn ACL he suffered last December, but he'll now have two more practices to prove his health this week ahead of Sunday's contest against the Chiefs. Through two games to begin his career, the rookie third-round pick has tallied one catch (on three targets) for 25 yards.

Head coach Kellen Moore said Etienne was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, Jeff Nowak of WWL New Orleans reports.

Etienne has earned a shade more than 50 percent of the offensive snaps in both of his first two games as a Saint, but he's managed just 26 touches for 109 yards from scrimmage to date. Now with a health concern in tow, his status bears watching as the week goes on to get a sense of his ability to play Sunday against the Raiders.

Meyers (thumb) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's practice, Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union reports.

The veteran has been held back in practice for much of the season due to a thumb issue, but it hasn't prevented him from suiting up on Sundays. Look for the Jaguars to continue to manage Meyers' injury cautiously in practices to keep him fresh on gamedays. The wideout still looks to be on track to play Week 3 versus the Patriots.

Monangai (undisclosed) was not present during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Monangai has been battling through multiple lower-body issues dating back to training camp, including a knee injury and a hamstring issue that limited him in practice last week. However, he has still been able to suit up and play well in both games so far. Saturday's injury report will be more telling for Monangai's status heading into Monday Night Football against the Eagles.

Reed (neck) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

This was merely a formality after Reed was placed on a backboard and carted off the field after the Packers' second offensive play of this past Sunday's 20-17 overtime win at the Jets. He remained in the New York area afterward for further evaluation, and upon Reed's return to Green Bay on Tuesday, coach Matt LaFleur told Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com that the wide receiver's injury was contained to his neck area, and it's "way too early" to tell if he has a chance to play again this season until he undergoes additional medical tests. Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Skyy Moore, Bo Melton and J. Michael Sturdivant will man the team's receiving corps Week 3 and beyond.

Pittman (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Just as head coach Mike McCarthy suggested would be the case prior to Wednesday's practice, Pittman kicked off Week 3 prep with a cap on his reps. After sitting out this past Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Patriots, Pittman will likely need to upgrade to full participation by Friday to avoid taking a designation into this weekend's matchup with the Bengals. If Pittman winds up missing a second straight game, the Steelers would have more reps available at receiver for Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard.

Warren (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.

The Steelers have a banged-up backfield with Warren and Rico Dowdle (toe) both nursing ailments, but Warren was at least able to practice in limited fashion Wednesday. Warren appears to be trending in the right direction and may be tabbed for more work this week if Dowdle is unable to play.

Dowdle (toe) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

As expected, Dowdle was a spectator to kick off Week 3 prep, after Mike DeFabo of The Athletic previously noted that the running back was sporting a walking boot on his right foot and didn't take part in the Steelers' team stretch prior to Wednesday's session. Head coach Mike McCarthy has yet to reveal the severity of the toe injury that forced Dowdle out of the Steelers' Week 2 loss to the Patriots, but the 28-year-old will likely need to get back on the practice field in some capacity by Friday to have a chance at suiting up this weekend against the Bengals.

Nabers (shoulder) was seen participating in Wednesday's practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Nabers battled through a shoulder injury in Monday's loss to the Rams, and his presence at Wednesday's practice is a good sign for his trajectory heading into Week 3 against the Titans. That said, the Giants held only a walk-through Wednesday, so Nabers' status won't be solidified until later in the week.