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Vaki logged a limited practice Wednesday.

Vaki played through the thumb injury in Detroit's Week 14 win over Dallas after practicing in limited fashion throughout the week. Considering he's remaining limited to start the new week, Vaki should be in a good position to suit up Sunday against the Rams, barring a setback.

The Giants signed Gipson to their practice squad Wednesday, Dan Salomone & Matt Citak of the team's official site reports.

Gipson has had a roller-coaster season. He began the campaign with the Jets before being waived Sept. 10. The wideout subsequently was claimed by the Giants, who then released him nine days later. Gipson ultimately landed with the Eagles and got into five games with them, totaling two catches on two targets for six yards while also contributing as a kick and punt returner before being cut Dec. 7. He'll now get a second look from the Giants, and if he's elevated for Sunday's matchup versus Washington, Gipson could be deployed as the team's lead return man, as Gunner Olszewski is currently in concussion protocol and was unable to practice Wednesday.

McDuffie (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

McDuffie was knocked out of Sunday's game versus the Texans in the first quarter by a knee injury, and it's still bothering him as Kansas City starts its preparations for Week 15. He'll get two more opportunities to manage a full practice before the Chiefs publish their last practice report of the week Friday.

Remigio (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Remigio missed Sunday's game versus the Texans with what was listed as a shoulder injury, and it's not clear if the concussion listing is related. Either way, it now appears he's trending toward suiting up in Week 15 versus the Chargers.

Mauigoa (neck) did not practice Wednesday.

The rookie fifth-round linebacker sustained a shoulder injury during the second quarter of this past Sunday's loss against the Dolphins and did not return. Now he is dealing with a listed neck issue. His practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Jaguars this Sunday. Kobe King and Mykal Walker would be in line for more defensive snaps if Mauigoa misses time.

Ossai (shin) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Ossai left Sunday's game at Buffalo in the second half with a shin issue, but it doesn't seem like it was anything severe. He's on track to start at defensive end in Week 15 versus a run-first Ravens offense.

Wiggins (foot) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Wiggins hurt his foot Week 13 versus the Bengals and logged an LP/LP/FP practice progression last week before being cleared to suit up against Pittsburgh. His limited practice Wednesday sets him on the same trajectory for this week. Assuming he hasn't suffered a setback, chances are Wiggins will be available for his usual starting role Sunday versus Cincinnati.

Thomas (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Thomas briefly left during the second quarter of this past Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, but he was cleared to return in the same frame and finished with two solo tackles and one pass defense while playing 59 of 65 defensive snaps (90.8 percent). His ability to return to the game indicates that the shoulder issue isn't a severe one, but the rookie third-rounder's practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing this Sunday against Jacksonville. Thomas has started in each of his last five games, accumulating 18 tackles (12 solo), including two tackles for a loss, and five pass defenses over that span.

Rumph (wrist) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Rumph played his normal allotment of snaps in Week 14 at Tampa Bay, and it's not totally clear when his wrist became a problem. He'll have two more chances to practice in full before New Orleans releases its final practice report of the week Friday.

Pineiro (right hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday.

Pineiro sat out the 49ers' last two games before a Week 14 bye due to a right hamstring injury, but when the team cut Matt Gay from its practice squad Tuesday, it signaled that the former was in line to return Week 15. With an uncapped practice under his belt, he'll resume placekicking duties Sunday against the Titans.