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Walker was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to an oblique injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The Seahawks cited an abdominal injury as the reason Walker was deemed questionable to return during the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's win against the Broncos. Prior to Wednesday's session, head coach Mike Macdonald told Brady Henderson of ESPN.com that he wasn't sure if Walker would take part, and the team wants to take the running back's situation day by day. In the end, an oblique issue is the cause of Walker's absence to begin Week 2 prep, and if he ends up limited or sidelined Sunday at New England, Zach Charbonnet would be the primary beneficiary out of Seattle's backfield.

Gibson (hip) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

A hip issue limited Gibson this past Thursday and Friday, but he suited up for the Patriots' Week 1 win over the Bengals on Sunday, carrying seven times for 18 yards while logging 14 snaps in a complementary role behind top back Rhamondre Stevenson. With no reported setbacks, Gibson's listed limitations Wednesday may have been maintenance-related.

Haskins (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Haskins logged 19 special-teams snaps during the Chargers' Week 1 win, but he now appears to be dealing with a toe injury. If the third-year running back from Michigan has to miss time due to this issue, expect Kimani Vidal to work as Los Angeles' third-string running back.

The Jets cut Valladay from their practice squad Wednesday.

Valladay was dropped due to the Jets' need for offensive line depth, but there's a chance he rejoins the team's practice squad later in the season, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The second-year running back out of Arizona State recorded more than 2,200 rushing yards across his final two collegiate seasons, so he has a chance to be picked up by another team.

Denver placed Estime on injured reserve Wednesday with an ankle injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

As a result, Estime will miss at least four games, but the 2024 fifth-round pick isn't expected to require surgery to address his injury, per Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post. Estime's upcoming absence leaves Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Blake Watson as Denver's healthy running backs.

Jacobs was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a back injury.

Head coach Matt LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic earlier Wednesday that Jacobs would have a cap on his reps to begin Week 2 prep, and the reason for the running back's limitations has now become known. Both Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) operated in such a manner Wednesday, which leaves Emanuel Wilson as the only healthy running back on the Packers' active roster at the moment. Jacobs will have two more chances to get back to full participation this week before the team potentially gives him a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Colts.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey (Achilles/calf) will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Shanahan also noted that placing McCaffrey on injured reserve hasn't been considered because the running back was close to playing Week 1 against the Jets, per David Lombardi of The Athletic. While a strained calf has affected McCaffrey since early August, Achilles tendinitis is the main hindrance for him at the moment. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier Wednesday that McCaffrey seems like a long shot to suit up this Sunday at Minnesota, so if that comes to pass, the 49ers again will roll with Jordan Mason as their lead option out of the backfield.

Lloyd (hamstring) will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

The same goes for starting running back Josh Jacobs, who played 72 percent of snaps in Friday's loss to Philadelphia and now seems to have a minor undisclosed injury. Lloyd missed the season opener but could return for Week 2 or 3, at which point he would likely be joining an offense with Malik Wills under center instead of Jordan Love (knee). It's unclear if Lloyd will start off as the No. 3 running back or jump in ahead of Week 1 backup Emanuel Wilson, who made the most of his limited opportunities with four carries for 46 yards in the loss to Philadelphia. The Packers listed Lloyd as a limited practice participant last Thursday and Friday ahead of the season opener.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that Jacobs will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

LaFleur provided the update before practice but didn't comment on the nature of Jacobs' injury or ailment. The Packers' new running back played 72 percent of snaps in Friday's 34-29 loss to Philadelphia, handling 16 of the team's 20 running-back carries and three of the six running-back targets en route to 104 total yards. Any limitations for Week 2 against Indianapolis would open up more playing time for Emanuel Wilson and/or MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring), and the Packers are generally expected to lean more heavily on their rushing attack with Malik Willis expected to replace Jordan Love (knee) at quarterback.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said he isn't sure if Walker (abdomen) will practice Wednesday and wants to take things day by day with the running back, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Walker suffered an abdominal injury during the fourth quarter of a 26-20 win over Denver on Sunday, leaving the Seattle backfield in Zach Charbonnet's hands down the stretch. Prior to the final 10 minutes, Walker played 80 percent of snaps and took 20 of the 24 running-back carries, handling a much larger role than what he had for most of last season. The new coaching staff in Seattle could do wonders for Walker's fantasy value, but first he'll need to prove he's healthy before a game at New England this Sunday. The Seahawks seemingly view him as day-to-day and aren't in any rush to provide serious hints about his Week 2 availability.