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Freiermuth (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

The tight end likely will return for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but it won't be certain until the Steelers announce his removal from the concussion protocol. Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion) was also a full participant Wednesday, following an early exit from last Sunday's win over the Buccaneers. Freiermuth missed the upset victory, leaving Zach Gentry and Connor Heyward to split tight end snaps for Pittsburgh.

Head coach John Harbaugh noted that Andrews was given a rest day Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

The tight end was among the Baltimore players who didn't practice Wednesday, but he's not dealing with an injury and as a result is slated to play Sunday against the Browns. Through his first six games this season, Andrews has compiled a fantasy-friendly 39-455-5 receiving line on 57 targets.

Moreau (knee) practiced Wednesday, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.

Moreau sat out two straight games due to a knee injury and is looking to make his return to action following the Raiders' Week 6 bye. Before being ruled out for Week 5, Moreau returned to practice as a limited participant for the first time since the injury. The extent of his participation Wednesday won't be known until Las Vegas releases its first Week 7 injury report, but he'll likely need to log at least one full practice before being cleared for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.

Trautman (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Arizona, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Trautman suffered the ankle injury in the team's Week 6 loss to the Bengals and was unable to practice during the short week ahead of Thursday's matchup. The tight end will turn his sights on preparing for Week 8, while Juwan Johnson will likely see increased snaps Week 7 as the Saints' No. 1 tight end.

Bell (hip) could return after the team's Week 8 bye, according to head coach Andy Reid, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Bell was placed on IR on Sept. 5 after undergoing surgery to repair a hip flexor injury he suffered in late August. A timetable for his return was previously unknown, but he's already surpassed the minimum four-week stay on injured reserve. So, as soon as he's feeling healthy enough to get back on the field, he'll be eligible.

Waller (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Head coach Josh McDaniels said he hopes to have Waller and Foster Moreau (knee) available for Sunday's game against Houston, but McDaniel cautioned that he wasn't ready to make a prediction on it actually happening. Moreau reportedly practiced during the Week 6 bye and now is practicing Wednesday, while Waller still hasn't returned to the field.

Andrews isn't practicing Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

The Ravens will release their first Week 7 practice report later Wednesday, when it will be known whether Andrews is dealing with an injury or is just being given some maintenance. He eclipsed a 90 percent snap share for a fourth straight game this past Sunday against the Giants, posting a 7-106-1 receiving line in the 24-20 loss.

Bates (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Bates hurt his hamstring during pregame warmups last Thursday, allowing rookie Cole Turner to play 93 percent of the snaps on offense in a win over Chicago. With both Bates and Logan Thomas (calf) missing practice to start the week, Turner could have another big opportunity this Sunday against the Packers while catching passes from Taylor Heinicke, who will step in under center for injured starting quarterback Carson Wentz (finger).

Thomas (calf) is working out on a side field rather than practicing with the main group Wednesday, Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington reports.

The activity is perhaps a sign of progress after two missed games, but Thomas' continued absence from practice leaves him uncertain for a matchup with the Packers on Sunday. The Commanders put rookie Cole Turner in a three-down role at tight end last Thursday against the Bears after No. 2 option John Bates hurt his hamstring in pregame warmups. Injury reports over the next few days should provide clarity on Week 7 expectations for Washington's tight-end snaps and targets.

The Buccaneers re-signed Wells to the practice squad Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Wells spent time on Tampa Bay's practice squad in September, but he was never called up to the active roster. Now, he reunites with the team to provide some emergency depth with Cameron Brate (neck) dealing with a sprain.