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Rice (hamstring) was a limited participant Wednesday

Wednesday marked Rice's first practice since suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 4 win against the Raiders. He was limited this time, so it's unclear if he'll be able to ramp up to full practices by the end of the week. Rice's progress through the remainder of the week will be an indicator of his status going into Week 8 against the Broncos. Even if he's not quite ready Sunday, a return to action looks to be on the horizon.

Waddle (chest) was present for Wednesday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

The extent of Waddle's participation has yet to be revealed, but it's encouraging that he was with the team for Wednesday's session. Waddle is dealing with a chest injury that had him reported as uncertain to play this week as of early Wednesday. Things seem to be trending in the right direction, but Friday's injury report will give the firm answer on Waddle's status going into the big game against the Chiefs.

Head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Adams had successful surgery on his left hamstring, and the Rams are hopeful that the wide receiver will be able to return on the early side of his 6-to-10-week recovery timetable, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Adams tweaked his hamstring on the Rams' final offensive possession of a Week 6 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 18, and McVay revealed one day later that the wide receiver had a rupture of the hamstring and required surgery, with the aim to return "a little after" the Rams' Week 11 bye. L.A. seems to be targeting a Week 12 matchup with the Packers on Wednesday, Nov. 25, which is a shade more than six weeks from the initial injury. In any case, Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell will continue to earn the WR reps behind top option Puka Nacua.

Washington was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Washington is managing an injury as the Dolphins prepare for a matchup Sunday versus the Patriots, but his ability to practice in some fashion to begin Week 8 is at least a good sign. His availability is key for the Dolphins, as he's one of the most relied-upon pass catchers in the league with a 26.2 percent target share through six games.

St. Brown (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

St. Brown logged a typical 78 percent snap share during this past Sunday's win against the Packers, reeling off nine catches for 153 yards on 11 targets in the process. On Monday, head coach Dan Campbell told Richard Silva of The Detroit News that St. Brown tweaked his ankle in that contest but should practice by Thursday. As a result, St. Brown's absence Wednesday doesn't come as a surprise, and he should mix into drills in some capacity Thursday.

Brown was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to knee and ankle injuries.

The Patriots are remaining cautious with Brown, who is apparently nursing a knee issue in addition to getting continued maintenance for the high-ankle sprain that kept him out for four games. Brown was limited in two practices ahead of a Thursday night game against the Bears but still played 92 percent of the offensive snaps in the 30-24 loss. A similar rep-management plan could be in place for Brown going into Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Egbuka (concussion/foot) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Head coach Todd Bowles told Scott Smith of the team's official site earlier Wednesday that Egbuka participated in individual drills at practice, but the wide receiver will need to increase his activity level Thursday to progress toward a return to action. Egbuka already has missed one game due to a concussion and a foot injury, and he requires clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance to play again.

Chase was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury and rest, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Though Chase was absent to kick off Week 8 prep, Jay Morrison of SI.com notes that the star wideout was presumably held out for maintenance-related reasons rather than out of concern about his ankle. As long as Chase is able to get back on the field in some capacity Thursday or Friday, he should be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Meyers (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury.

Meyers had previously made appearances on Jaguars injury reports earlier in the season due to a thumb issue, but he's nursing a different health concern coming out of the team's Week 7 bye. Unless the hamstring injury was something that cropped up during Wednesday's practice, Meyers' ability to begin Week 8 prep on the field in some capacity is generally a good sign for his chances of suiting up Sunday versus the Colts.

Ridley (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Ridley sat out the Titans' final two practices of Week 7 before sitting out an eventual 27-24 loss to the Browns on Sunday, but he was able to take a step forward in terms of activity for the start of Week 8 prep. If the veteran receiver is able to upgrade to full participation Thursday and/or Friday, he should be in line to suit up this weekend versus the Bengals. Before sitting out against the Browns, Ridley had put together a 5-81-0 receiving line on 10 targets through the Titans' first six games.