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Clement (shoulder) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Clement is nursing a shoulder injury suffered during Sunday's loss to the Falcons and is expected to miss at least one week. He was spotted wearing a sling following the Week 2 contest, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, but it was reportedly just a precautionary measure. Miles Sanders stands to see work returning kicks as long as Clement is unable to go, with Darren Sproles handling punt returns.

Mack (calf) was listed as a non-participant in what coach Frank Reich classified as a "modified practice" Wednesday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

The report described the session as an "up-tempo walkthrough." Meanwhile, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star relays that the running back walked through the locker room Tuesday carrying a walking boot (as opposed to wearing it), but told reporters that he'd be fine. Though updates here are worth revisiting Thursday, at this stage his status for Sunday's game against the Falcons does not appear to be in danger.

Mixon called his performance through two games "terrible" Wednesday and said that he has to "do some reevaluating," Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Mixon has rushed for just 27 yards on 17 attempts without a touchdown to start the 2019 season, averaging 1.6 yards per carry. He's also caught five of eight targets for 17 yards without a score. The 23-year-old hasn't received much help from Cincinnati's offensive line, which is dealing with a multitude of injuries, and he isn't in line for an easier time Week 3 versus Buffalo's stout defensive front. On a positive note, Mixon does appear fully recovered from the sprained right ankle that prevented him from participating in most of the Bengals' practices last week.

Williams (knee) won't practice Wednesday, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

While Williams will sit out practice Wednesday due to a knee contusion, fellow running back LeSean McCoy (ankle) is in line to get some work in. If Williams is unable to bounce back in time for Sunday's game against the Ravens, additional Week 3 snaps would be available for Darwin Thompson and Darrel Williams.

Conner (knee) reiterated Wednesday that he expects to play Sunday against the 49ers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Conner isn't sure if he'll practice Wednesday, but he's doubling down on his statement from Monday about not missing any games. His practice participation will be closely monitored this week, with Jaylen Samuels next in line if Conner ultimately isn't able to play or handle his usual workload.

Singletary (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday but is considered day-to-day, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Singletary worked behind Frank Gore in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Giants, taking six carries for 57 yards and a touchdown before bowing out in the fourth quarter. An absence from Singletary in Week 3 against Cincinnati likely would lock in Gore for a heavy workload, with T.J. Yeldon then stepping in as the secondary option. Singletary's practice participation Thursday and Friday should provide a strong clue as to his Sunday availability.

Abdullah had a two-yard carry during Sunday's 21-16 loss to Green Bay.

Unsurprisingly, Abdullah continued to have a small role in the offense while competing for carries with the red-hot Dalvin Cook and rookie third-round pick Alexander Mattison. What might be more surprising is that Minnesota isn't even utilizing Abdullah's athleticism in the return game despite his place on the depth chart. Sophomore receiver Chad Beebe has accounted for all five of the Vikings' returns this season.

The Lions released Anderson on Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

In a surprising turn of events, the Lions claimed Paul Perkins off waivers and sent Anderson packing. Anderson had a decent role in the offense Week 1 with 11 carries for 35 yards, but he was outproduced by rookie Ty Johnson (6-30-0) in Week 2 while mustering just eight yards on five carries. Kerryon Johnson will now be the unequivocal lead back in Detroit with Ty Johnson, Perkins and J.D. McKissic rotating in.

Cunningham worked out for the Lions on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Cunningham was originally released by the Jaguars on Aug. 11. Tuesday's workout is important for the 29-year-old because it means he's clear of the hamstring injury that plagued him early in training camp. Detroit already has four healthy running backs on its active roster, but Cunningham could find a spot on the practice squad if he impresses the team Tuesday.

Thompson played four snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-10 win over Oakland, taking one carry for one yard.

Thompson has just two touches and six snaps through two games, but he could be looking at a bigger role Week 3 against Baltimore, as backfield mates Damien Williams (knee) and LeSean McCoy (ankle) both came out of the Oakland game with injuries. While neither issue appears too serious initially, the Wednesday injury report should provide a better idea.