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Pickens (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Pickens was limited by shoulder and hamstring injuries last week, but he was able to suit up this past Sunday against the Cardinals, logging a 57 percent snap share and gathering in two of four targets for 48 yards. As Week 9 prep kicks off, he's being listed with only the hamstring issue, which continues to impact his on-field work. Pickens will have two more chances to get back to full Thursday and Friday before Dallas potentially tags him with a designation for Sunday's contest at Indianapolis.

Bryant (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and returned to practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Help is on the way for the Broncos' passing game, as Bryant is making progress toward a return. His 21-day practice window is now open, though his status for Week 9 against the Panthers is still undetermined.

Rice (hamstring/knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Rice got back in the fold in Week 8 to the tune of an 7-53-1 line after missing time with a hamstring injury, and he is limited to start preparation for the Jets. The Chiefs could be exercising caution with their top receiver, who also rehabbed from knee surgery during the offseason. A limited session Wednesday does not mean his Week 9 status is in jeopardy, but his participation over the coming days will be telling.

Tyson (hamstring) turned in a limited practice Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

This is a big step in the right direction for Tyson, whose 21-day practice window is now open. The rookie has been sidelined since late in camp with a significant hamstring injury. A limited practice after a long time away from the field does not guarantee he'll be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Browns. However, Tyson's debut is on the horizon, even if it is not this week.

St. Brown was a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a rib injury, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

St. Brown made a brief exit during this past Sunday's win against the Vikings due to an undisclosed injury but was able to return, finishing with seven catches (on eight targets) for 46 yards and one carry for 10 yards. The nature of the health concern has been revealed, but his ability to practice in some capacity Wednesday generally bodes well for his status ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.

Samuel (hamstring) won't take part in practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Samuel injured his right hamstring during a Week 5 win at Seattle, resulting in two missed games before the 49ers' Week 8 bye. Head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area on Oct. 26 that Samuel has a chance to return this Sunday against the Raiders, but the wide receiver likely will need to practice in some capacity Thursday and/or Friday to put himself in a position to do so.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Evans (Achilles) won't practice Wednesday, NFL reporter Andrew Siciliano reports.

Evans sat out a Week 7 loss in Atlanta after aggravating a right Achilles injury in Week 6 against the Commanders, and while there's an expectation that he'll be back after a Week 8 bye, he'll kick off this week with a DNP. He thus will have two more chances to mix into drills ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Raiders.

Wicks (ankle) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Wicks has missed the last two games with an ankle injury and is trending towards being a DNP to start Week 9. If he's unable to ramp up his activity in the coming days, another missed game would be very much on the table. The Eagles are readying Joe Milton at quarterback and he could be without both Wicks and DeVonta Smith (hamstring), who was also absent from Wednesday's viewing period.

Smith (hamstring) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Smith has missed four of the last five contests due to a lingering hamstring injury, and until he's able to mix into drills again, he may not be a candidate to be active on game days. The Eagles have a Week 10 bye after Sunday's matchup with the Giants, so the team could be focusing on getting him healthy for Week 11 and beyond. In any case, fellow WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) also wasn't seen Wednesday, leaving Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Hollywood Brown and Elijah Moore as the healthy options at the position on the active roster.

Meyers (hamstring/ankle) does not carry an injury designation going into Thursday's game at the Ravens.

Though Meyers was limited in practice, the Jaguars are not listing him on the injury report going into Thursday's game. The veteran has battled through bumps and bruises throughout the season but has yet to miss a game. He'll be good to go for Week 9 in Charm City.