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Ekeler was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report with a knee injury.

Ekeler's reps were capped in the Chargers' first practice session since Monday's 20-3 win over the Colts. In that contest, Ekeler handled a 60 percent snap share while carrying 18 times for 67 yards and two touchdowns and catching all four of his targets for 12 yards. The extent of the knee issue isn't known, but as long as Ekeler remains a participant in practice in some capacity Thursday and Friday, he should be in good position to play Sunday against the Rams.

The Vikings activated Chandler (thumb) from injured reserve Wednesday.

Chandler was designated to return from injured reserve Dec. 7, so he was activated on the final day of his 21-day window. He hasn't suited up since Week 5 and played exclusively on special teams over his only two appearances this season, so even if he's active for Week 17, his presence shouldn't impact Minnesota's offensive game plan.

Rountree reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Tuesday.

Rountree played four snaps on offense and eight on special teams in Monday's 20-3 win over the Colts. However, he never touched the ball and failed to record any statistics. He'll be a candidate for elevation again in Week 17 against the Rams if the Chargers are in need of additional backfield depth.

Gibson is listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice with foot and knee injuries, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Washington head coach Ron Rivera previously revealed Tuesday that Gibson had suffered a sprain in Saturday's 37-20 loss to San Francisco. Given that he was listed with a foot injury the past few weeks, it's reasonable to deduce that Gibson sprained his knee in Week 16, with the injury now putting his status in question for Sunday's matchup with the Browns. Brian Robinson could get more targets, and perhaps a few more carries than usual, if Gibson isn't ready to play Sunday.

Gibson isn't present for the open portion of Wednesday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Head coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday that Gibson is dealing with a sprain, but he didn't offer any further details about the running back's injury. Gibson will have two more chances to increase his practice activity ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, but if he can't go this weekend or ends up being limited, Jonathan Williams would be in line to handle more work behind Brian Robinson.

Ozigbo was cut from the Broncos' practice squad Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Ozigbo appeared in four games for the Broncos this season, earning three carries for four yards while also catching his only target for three yards. The 26-year-old will now work to earn an opportunity elsewhere.

The Chiefs cut Ealy from their practice squad Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Ealy, who has thus far spent the entire season on Kansas City's practice squad, is now slated to search for playing opportunities elsewhere following Tuesday's transaction. The 187-pounder received reps at both running back and wide receiver early in training camp, but he was later handed a six-game suspension in early October for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.

The Dolphins put Gaskin on injured reserve Tuesday.

Gaskin was inactive Christmas Day against Green Bay due to an illness, and he'll now miss the remainder of the regular season after going on IR. There's a possibility that he could return for the AFC Championship Game if Miami advances that far, though Gaskin probably wouldn't have a major role in that scenario. He finishes the regular season with just 37 offensive snaps, carrying the ball 10 times for 26 yards and turning four catches on six targets into 28 yards.

The Titans listed Henry (hip) as a limited participant at Tuesday's practice.

Though Henry is nursing what's believed to be a minor hip issue coming out of Saturday's 19-14 loss to the Texans, the running back suggested Tuesday that he thinks he'll be available for Thursday's game against the Cowboys. More specifically, Henry told Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site, that "whatever I got to do, whatever coach needs me to do, I'm ready to do," when asked about his chances of playing Week 17. While head coach Mike Vrabel hasn't indicated that he plans to hold Henry out or limit the running back's snaps and touches Thursday, the Titans would need ample help over the next two weeks to claim a wild-card berth even with a win or tie versus Dallas. At the same time, a loss Thursday wouldn't affect the Titans' bid for the AFC South crown, as Tennessee is playing what amounts to a win-or-go-home game Week 18 in Jacksonville to decide the division champion between the two teams. With that in mind, fantasy managers may want to keep an eye out for reports regarding Henry's potential role for Thursday night, even if he approaches the contest without an injury designation.

Pollard (thigh) was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

According to Gehlken, head coach Mike McCarthy said prior to Tuesday's practice that Pollard would be included in what was expected to be a light workout, but the running back wasn't spotted during the open portion of the session and apparently didn't fit in any work behind the scenes either. With two straight listings as a non-participant on the Cowboys' first two Week 17 practice reports, Pollard may need to advance to limited activity Wednesday to keep himself in the mix for playing Thursday against the Titans. If Pollard misses the contest or is available only in a limited capacity, Ezekiel Elliott could be in store for a heightened role in the Dallas backfield.