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The Eagles designated Hughlett (abdomen) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Hughlett's 21-day practice window is now open after he had been sidelined since September due to an abdomen injury. The 35-year-old was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, so he should have a chance to play in Sunday's game versus the Raiders if the team officially activates him.

The Lions waived Rucci on Wednesday.

Rucci was claimed off waivers by the Lions on Dec. 1 to give the team added depth at tight end due to Brock Wright (neck) and Sam LaPorta (back) both being on injured reserve. Rucci did not appear in a game for Detroit before being let go, but he could remain with the Lions as a member of the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.

Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Arizona's matchup versus the Texans on Sunday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Johnson is considered week-to-week after being diagnosed with a sprained MCL earlier in the week. In his absence, Josh Fryar will likely start at right tackle during Sunday's game. Johnson's next chance to play will be the Week 16 matchup versus the Falcons.

Harper (concussion) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

Harper suffered a concussion in Detroit's Week 14 win over Dallas, so it's no surprise that he was limited to begin the week. He'll have to work through concussion protocol before being cleared to play Sunday against the Rams, which will likely require at least one full practice session.

Joseph (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Joseph is in an odd position, having been sidelined since Week 7 yet never placed on injured reserve. He failed to practice the last two days before Detroit's Week 14 win over the Cowboys, so his return to practice Wednesday is a positive. Nevertheless, his status for a Week 15 matchup against the Rams remains unclear.

Clowney (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Clowney was unable to play against the Lions in Week 14 due to a hamstring injury. He's had additional time to recover from the injury, and he would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings with a full practice over the next two days. The veteran pass rusher has accumulated 27 tackles (15 solo), including 4.0 sacks, three pass defenses and one fumble recovery through nine regular-season games.

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

Revel likely picked up the injury during the Cowboys' Week 14 loss to the Lions, when he played every single defensive snap while logging six tackles (four solo). The rookie third-round cornerback will have two more chances to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation against the Vikings on Sunday.

Brown (shoulder) was a limited participant in Buffalo's practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports.

Brown returned to practice for the first time since sustaining a shoulder injury during the team's Week 12 loss to the Texans. If the 27-year-old is able to practice Thursday and Friday as well, he should be able to resume his role as the team's starting right tackle during Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots.

Rankins (elbow/shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Rankins played an ample 43 defensive snaps in Week 14 at Kansas City, but it looks like he might have also hurt his arm in that contest. He'll likely need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance of playing Sunday versus the Cardinals.

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

Diggs continues to work through a knee injury that has caused him to miss the Cowboys' last seven games. Even if he logs a full practice over the next two days, he would have to be activated from injured reserve in order to play against the Vikings on Sunday.