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St-Juste (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

St-Juste returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a shoulder injury in the Week 16 win over the Cowboys. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Mickens (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

The rookie safety from Clemson has missed the Chargers' last two games due to a shoulder injury, but Wednesday's limited session suggests he could be nearing a return. Mickens likely needs to practice in full Thursday or Friday in order to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos.

Bozeman (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

The 31-year-old must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos. If Bozeman is sidelined in Week 18, expect Andre James to assume the Chargers' top center duties.

Bass (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

The 26-year-old from Oregon likely needs to practice in a limited fashion either Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's season finale against the Giants. If Bass is sidelined in Week 18, expect Hakeem Adeniji to operate as the Cowboys' top left guard.

Smith (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

The fourth-year pro from Tulsa appears to have sustained a knee injury in the Week 17 win over the Commanders, as he was absent from Dallas' injury report prior to the Christmas Day contest. If Smith is sidelined for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, expect Nathan Thomas to draw a start at left tackle.

Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

The veteran offensive lineman from Ohio State missed the Lions' Week 17 loss to the Vikings due to a shoulder injury, so Wednesday's limited session suggests he's nearing a return. Decker likely needs to practice in full either Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the Week 18 matchup against the Bears on Sunday.

Awosika (illness) didn't practice Wednesday.

The 27-year-old likely needs to practice in a limited fashion Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Week 18 matchup against the Bears. If active Sunday, Awosika will likely operate as one of Detroit's top reserve offensive guards.

Mahogany (illness) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.

The second-year pro from Boston College appears to have come down with an illness that forced him out of Wednesday's practice. Mahogany likely needs to log a full practice either Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's season finale against the Bears.

Sewell (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

The All-Pro tackle from Oregon likely sustained an ankle injury in the Week 17 loss to the Vikings, as he wasn't on Detroit's injury report leading up to the Christmas Day contest. Sewell likely needs to upgrade to limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in the Week 18 matchup against the Bears on Sunday.

Moore (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

The Western Michigan product has missed Kansas City's last two games due to a knee injury, but Wednesday's DNP suggests he could return for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders. However, if Moore is sidelined again in Week 18, expect Chukwuebuka Godrick to draw another start at right tackle.