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Charbonnet didn't practice Wednesday due to an oblique injury, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Charbonnet joined fellow running back Kenneth Walker (calf) as a non-participant to begin Week 16 prep, placing a cloud over the Seahawks backfield ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings. Kenny McIntosh is the only healthy player at the position on Seattle's active roster, and how Charbonnet and Walker fare in practices Thursday and Friday likely will determine who may be the team's primary rusher this weekend.

Walker (calf) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Walker is seeking his first practice reps since Dec. 4 as he continues with his recovery from a calf injury that has sidelined him the last two games. Fellow running back Zach Charbonnet also didn't practice Wednesday due to an oblique issue, so Kenny McIntosh currently is the healthiest member of the backfield on the Seahawks' active roster. Practices on Thursday and Friday likely will be telling for who among the trio may be the team's primary runner Sunday versus the Vikings.

Irving (back/hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Irving has been playing through a few health concerns for some time now, but he hasn't been inactive yet in his rookie season. He's also recorded two 100-yard efforts on the ground over the last three games, including a 17-touch, 113-yard performance in this past Sunday's win over the Chargers. In the end, Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Irving enters Sunday's contest in Dallas with a designation.

Davis was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a back injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Davis and Braelon Allen were both limited by back injuries Wednesday. Even if both rookies are cleared for Sunday's game against the Rams, the majority of touches in the Jets backfield will likely go to Breece Hall, who was a full participant Wednesday.

Allen (back) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Allen's ability to practice in any capacity is a good sign after he was unable to finish this past Sunday's 32-25 win over the Jaguars. Fellow backup running back Isaiah Davis (back) was also limited Wednesday, while Breece Hall practiced without limitations. Now that Hall seems to be over the knee injury that cost him Week 14 and likely played a factor in his limited workload Week 15, Allen and Davis could both see only light touches even if they play Sunday against the Rams.

The Saints signed Edwards-Helaire to the practice squad Wednesday.

Alvin Kamara came out of this past Sunday's loss to the Commanders with an adductor injury, which is clouding his availability for a Week 16 road matchup with the Packers. If Kamara cedes reps to others Monday night, Kendre Miller likely would get the first chance to handle early-down work, but Jamaal Williams, Jordan Mims, practice-squad member Xazavian Valladay and now Edwards-Helaire would be candidates for work.

Hasty (ankle) was a DNP for Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Hasty played 10 snaps (two on offense, eight on special teams) during this past Sunday's 30-17 loss to Arizona and finished with 24 kick return yards. However, the fifth-year running back appears to have come out of that contest worse for wear with an ankle injury, which had him sidelined for Wednesday's practice. Hasty's practice participation over the next two days will dictate his chances of playing against Buffalo on Sunday.

Benson (ankle) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Benson was removed from the second half of this past Sunday's win against the Patriots due to an ankle injury, which so far is keeping him off the practice field to begin Week 16 prep. With Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve, DeeJay Dallas is the only other running back on the Cardinals' active roster aside from starter James Conner. Meanwhile, Michael Carter and Tony Jones loom as backfield options on the practice squad.

Blackshear (chest) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Blackshear missed Carolina's Week 15 loss to the Cowboys after sustaining a chest injury the game prior, however, Wednesday's full practice session suggests he's already moved past the issue. The Virginia Tech product will likely have a larger offensive role for the remainder of the season, serving as the Panthers' No. 2 running back with Jonathon Brooks (knee) and Miles Sanders (ankle) both on injured reserve.

Mixon was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to ankle injury.

Mixon, who was also deemed limited Tuesday, suffered a minor ankle injury in this past Sunday's win over the Dolphins, but the running back said Wednesday that he anticipates playing Saturday against the Chiefs, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Thursday's injury report will clarify whether or not Mixon heads into the weekend with an injury designation, but at this stage, he looks like he'll be ready to handle his usual role Saturday as Houston's lead back.