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Johnson (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against Baltimore.

Johnson was forced to miss the team's Week 8 win over the Colts while nursing an ankle injury, but he appears to be good to go for Week 9. The 25-year-old was a limited participant at the team's final practice of the week Wednesday, so he may not be back to 100 percent, but Johnson should be back in his starting role at free safety versus the Ravens.

Locke was still in concussion protocol Wednesday as the Cowboys began preparing for their Week 9 matchup at Indianapolis, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site, Locke did not participate at practice Wednesday. Locke sat out five straight games prior to Week 8 because of a foot injury, and now his availability for Week 9 is up in the air after he suffered a concussion in Week 8. Whether he's able to practice Thursday or Friday should provide more insight into his status for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Walker (ribs) is questionable to play Thursday night against the Ravens.

Walker remained limited at the team's final practice of the week Wednesday as he continues to nurse an injury to his ribs. If the defensive lineman is unable to go in Week 9, Danny Striggow and Bryan Thomas would be two top candidates to operate in more prominent roles versus Baltimore.

Downs remained in concussion protocol Wednesday as the Cowboys began preparing for their Week 9 matchup at Indianapolis, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site, Downs did not participate at practice Wednesday. Downs hasn't missed a game yet as a pro, but his status for Sunday's game against the Colts is in doubt after he suffered a concussion in Week 8. His activity at practice Thursday and Friday should give a clearer indication as to whether he'll be able to suit up in Week 9.

Campbell (neck) said Wednesday that he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Campbell had to be carted off the field on a spinal board after he took a hit to the head/neck area while making a tackle during Sunday's game versus the Vikings, and he remains in the hospital for evaluation. While updates from him and the Lions have been positive thus far, it still seems likely he'll be facing an extended absence, and barring something extraordinary, he'll at least be out in Week 9 at Miami.

Burks (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports.

After back-to-back DNPs last Wednesday and Thursday, Burks got in a limited session Friday before being cleared to play Sunday night against Philly. He ended up recording three grabs for 81 yards as the Commanders' leading receiver in the contest. Burks should play plenty of snaps the rest of the season with Terry McLaurin (knee) done for the year.

Stafford (right elbow) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN reports.

Stafford was seen leaving the locker room with his upper right arm wrapped in ice after this past Sunday's win against the Chargers. Head coach Sean McVay told Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register on Monday that Stafford has been tending to arm soreness, but the quarterback clarified the situation with Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, stating that he's had his right arm wrapped in ice regularly this season. An uncapped session to begin Week 9 prep puts Stafford in the clear to continue to lead the Ramas offense Sunday in Washington.

Baker (undisclosed) is not ready to be designated to return to practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Baker has been on the reserve/PUP list since Aug. 31 after suffering an undisclosed injury in July. The cornerback is eligible have his 21-day practice window opened and begin practicing at any point, but he doesn't appear to be healthy enough to do so quite yet.

Coach Mike LaFleur said Wednesday that the Cardinals planned on Knight (concussion) being one of their top two backs before he and Jeremiyah Love (ankle) suffered injuries in Week 8 against the Cowboys, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Love will have to spend at least the next four games on IR, and Knight's availability for Week 9 is in doubt with him being in concussion protocol, but his coach's words signal a prominent role in Arizona's backfield may be waiting for him whenever he's ready to play again. Until then, free-agent acquisition Tyler Allgeier figures to be the primary beneficiary of Love's extended absence, but Knight should also eventually see an increased workload, especially in the passing game. Recent signee Evan Hull is also in the mix, but he has not played an offensive snap yet in 2026.

Kirk (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

It's a new injury for Kirk, who made his season debut in Week 7 against the Falcons after missing the first six games with a calf injury. The Niners are coming off their bye and are hoping to get some reinforcements at wide receiver, with Demarcus Robinson (ankle) limited Wednesday while Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) logged DNPs.