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Johnson (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Johnson has missed the Cardinals' last two games due to an ankle injury. He hasn't been able to practice since sustaining the injury, and he would be a long shot to play against the Bengals on Sunday unless he returns to practice by Friday. Josh Fryar should remain the starter at left tackle for as long as Johnson is sidelined.

The Vikings placed Kelly (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Kelly's season is over after he suffered his third concussion of the year during the Week 16 win over the Giants. Michael Jurgens will likely serve as Minnesota's starting center during the final two games of the campaign.

Wattenberg (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Chiefs.

Wattenberg is dealing with an apparent shoulder injury that sidelined him for the team's entire week of practice. In his absence, Alex Forsyth will be a top candidate to draw the start at center versus Kansas City.

Richards (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Richards missed the Saints' last two games due to an ankle injury. His full practice puts him on track to return against the Titans on Sunday.

Reid (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup with the Chiefs.

Reid will remain sidelined in Week 17, although he was able to log multiple full practices again during the week. The safety will shift his focus to potentially returning for the team's final game of the regular season against the Chargers on Jan. 4.

Ruiz (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Ruiz was unable to play against the Jets in Week 16 due to an ankle injury. He'll have two more chances to practice and give himself an opportunity to play against the Titans on Sunday. William Sherman started at right guard in Week 16 and would likely reprise that role if Ruiz is not cleared to play Week 17.

Runyan (personal) was a full participant in the Giants' practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Runyan is back with the team after missing the Week 16 loss to the Vikings due to personal reasons. The 28-year-old should resume his role as the team's starting left guard during Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

Manu (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Manu was designated to return from injured reserve Dec. 18, but he's not quite ready to return from a knee injury that has sidelined him since mid-October. Manu's next opportunity to play is Week 18 against the Bears.

Tunsil (oblique) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Cowboys.

Tunsil will be forced to miss a second game in a row while recovering from an oblique injury. Brandon Coleman will likely draw another start at left tackle versus Dallas in Week 17.

Mahogany (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Minnesota.

Mahogany was activated from injured reserve ahead of the Lions' Week 16 tilt against the Steelers after recovering from a fractured left fibula. He was limited in all three walkthrough practices during Week 17 prep but should be cleared to play Christmas Day once he goes through pregame warmups. Kayode Awosika would likely step up as the starting left guard if Mahogany is unable to play.