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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.

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.