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Hill (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Hill played a season-low 25 defensive snaps in Week 15 versus the Ravens, and now his availability for Week 16 is in jeopardy due to a problem with his ankle. He'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance of playing Sunday at Miami.

Elliss (illness) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Elliss played a season-high 86 percent of snaps in Sunday's loss to Buffalo, but he's now sidelined to begin the week. The nature of his illness, or whether it may jeopardize his status for the Patriots' Week 16 matchup against Baltimore, is unclear.

Adams (groin) was considered a non-participant at the Jets' walkthrough practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Adams suffered a groin injury in the team's Week 15 loss to the Jaguars and he has now opened the week as a DNP. The free safety will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Saints.

Davis (hip) did not practice Wednesday.

Davis missed about one-third of Sunday's game against Buffalo with a groin injury. It's unclear if this hip issue is related, or if it will jeopardize his availability for New England's Week 16 matchup against Baltimore.

Pierre (calf) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Pierre was unavailable for the team's Week 15 win over the Dolphins due to a calf injury, and he has now missed four straight practices. The cornerback will have two more opportunities to practice in some capacity before Sunday's contest in Detroit.

Harmon (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Harmon hasn't played since Week 12 but appears to be ready to return to the lineup for Sunday's Week 16 date with the Lions. The first-round rookie defensive lineman has produced 22 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across 331 defensive snaps this season.

Herbig (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Herbig sustained a hamstring injury during the team's 28-15 win over the Dolphins on Monday Night Football, and he has now opened the week on the sidelines at practice. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Lions.

Van Noy (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday.

Van Noy missed a pair of games earlier in the season with a hamstring injury, but has suited up for every game since Week 5. It's unclear if the quad injury jeopardizes his availability for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Smith (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Smith racked up 14 tackles and played 100 percent of snaps in Baltimore's Week 15 win over the Bengals, though he apparently came away with a knee injury as well. The severity of the issue should become clearer as the week of practice progresses.

Skowronek (illness/hand) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Skowronek dealt with the hand issue last week in practice, but the illness is new for the special-teams standout and wide receiver. Skowronek has posted a career-high 19 tackles (nine solo) in kick coverage for Pittsburgh.