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Jackson (back) is expected to participate in Wednesday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jackson wasn't able to practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Baltimore's win over the Packers in Week 17 due to a lower-back contusion, so it will be encouraging to see him participating in even a limited capacity Wednesday. Baltimore is approaching a Sunday night regular-season finale on the road against Pittsburgh that will decide the AFC North champion, and Rapoport reports that the Ravens are optimistic about Jackson's odds of being cleared to return Week 18. Tyler Huntley, who completed 16 of 20 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown versus Green Bay while also rushing eight times for 60 yards, will return to the backup role if Jackson is cleared to play.

Jones did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice due to ankle and knee injuries, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Jones presumably picked up the injuries during the Seahawks' win over the Panthers on Sunday. He has started at left tackle in each of Seattle's last two games due to the absence of Charles Cross (hamstring), the latter of whom also sat out of Tuesday's walkthrough practice. Jones will have two more opportunities to practice ahead of Saturday's NFC West tilt against the 49ers.

Cross (hamstring) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Cross has missed the Seahawks' last two games due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Colts in Week 15. He is unlikely to play against the 49ers on Saturday unless he returns to practice this week, and if he were to be ruled out, then Josh Jones would likely remain as the Seahawks' starter at left tackle, though the latter also missed Tuesday's walkthrough due to ankle and knee injuries.

Bryant (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Bryant was unable to play in the Seahawks' win over the Panthers on Sunday due to a knee injury he sustained against the Rams in Week 16. The Seahawks hosted a walkthrough practice Tuesday, but his ability to participate in a limited capacity indicates that he is progressing in his recovery. Bryant will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Saturday's pivotal NFC West tilt against the 49ers.

Shaheed (concussion) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Shaheed suffered a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's win over Carolina and is now in the league's five-step protocol. It's at least a promising sign that he was estimated as limited rather than DNP on Tuesday, though Seattle only held a walkthrough. Shaheed will need to clear the protocol to be eligible to play in Saturday's clash against San Francisco that will determine the No. 1 playoff seed in the NFC. Should Shaheed not be able to play, Jake Bobo and Dareke Young could see more targets on offense, with Young and Cam Akers options to take on kick returns duties.

Davis-Gaither recorded five tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 37-14 loss at Cincinnati.

Davis-Gaither trailed far behind rookie fourth-rounder Cody Simon in terms of snaps at linebacker in Week 17, logging just 40 to Simon's 74. Predictably, he also lagged behind Simon in the tackle category. He's still on the IDP radar in some formats going into a Week 18 matchup against the Rams.

Taylor-Demerson recorded nine tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 37-14 loss at Cincinnati.

Taylor-Demerson's 74 defensive snaps were one short of the career-high total he posted in Week 16 versus the Falcons, and his nine tackles also represented the second-best mark of his young career. If Budda Baker (concussion) is out again in Week 18, Taylor-Demerson would profile as a good IDP option in most formats.

Jones recorded two solo tackles during the Patriots' 42-10 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Jones has logged two tackles or less five times this season, four of which have come over his last six games. He's also seen his snap count on defense decrease over the Patriots' last two games, though his lack of playing time Sunday likely had more to do with New England holding a commanding lead by halftime. Jones has accumulated 63 tackles (45 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 11 pass defenses (three interceptions, including a pick-six) and one fumble recovery through 16 regular-season games.

Simon recorded 15 tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 37-14 loss at Cincinnati.

Aided by a game script that saw the pass-happy Bengals run the ball 35 times, Simon achieved a new best tackle total for his young career in Week 17. Since he's now operating as the Cardinals' top option at linebacker, he's solidly within the bounds of the IDP discussion going into a Week 18 matchup against the Rams.

White (groin) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

White likely tweaked his groin during the 49ers' win over the Bears on Sunday, though it's unclear whether it's related to the same issue that limited his practice participation in early November. The third-year defensive end will have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Saturday's game against the Seahawks.