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Higgins (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Higgins suffered a concussion in the Ravens' Aug. 15 preseason contest against the Eagles. The linebacker fully progressed through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and has been cleared by an independent neurologist. Higgins is now all set to suit up for Sunday's Week 1 contest with the Colts.

Hicks (shin) wasn't listed on Chicago's injury report Wednesday.

Hicks has now moved past the shin injury that forced him to spend nearly a month on the team's active/PUP list during the summer. Now healthy, the 26-year-old should contribute as a depth defender and special teamer during the upcoming campaign.

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

Van Lanen opened training camp on the active/PUP list while working through a knee injury that he sustained in the Jaguars' Week 18 win against the Titans last season. He passed his physical in mid-August but had his practice reps limited in training camp, and head coach Liam Coen said Van Lanen is likely a game-time decision for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Browns, per Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union.

Stiggers (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Stiggers suffered a concussion during a joint practice on Aug. 11. The cornerback has since recovered from the injury and has been cleared by an independent neurologist. Stiggers is all set to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Titans.

Milum (undisclosed) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Milum was working through an unspecified injury during the last couple of weeks of training camp, but his absence from Wednesday's report puts him on track to play against the Browns in Sunday's regular-season opener. Milum provides the Jaguars with depth on the offensive line for the 2026 campaign.

Echols (ankle) was not listed on Pittsburgh's official injury report Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Echols was tending to an issue with his ankle back in August, but he's now back up to full strength ahead of Week 1. The size of his role in Week 1 could depend somewhat on the availability of Joey Porter (back).

Love (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Love's status for Week 1 has been murky since he emerged from the Cardinals' preseason opener with a high-ankle sprain, which coach Mike LaFleur downplayed for most of the past month. When LaFleur discussed Love ahead of Wednesday's session, he told PHNX Sports "don't look too far into that" when discussing the rookie's listing as the No. 2 RB on the team's unofficial depth chart, while at the same time telling Brack that "there's no limit on our end" to Love's activity level. Considering Love's listing of "limited" Wednesday, he still has some work to do to be available for Sunday's game at the Chargers. Tyler Allgeier would serve as Arizona's lead back Week 1 if Love is operating with a cap on his reps or doesn't suit up, while Bam Knight would be in line for some work as well.

Woodaz (thumb) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Woodaz broke his thumb during the Texans' preseason game at Las Vegas in August, but it doesn't look like that will keep him out in Week 1 versus the Bills. The rookie fourth-rounder projects to start his career in a rotational role at linebacker.

Evans (neck) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Evans was held out of the Panthers' preseason finale against the Texans on Aug. 28 after aggravating a neck injury during practice. However, his absence from the first injury report of Week 1 prep indicates that he'll be available to play against the Bears on Sunday. Evans contributed mostly on special teams during the 2025 regular season, finishing with 12 tackles (six solo) across 16 games.

Clowney (hip/ankle) was not listed on Houston's official injury report Wednesday.

Clowney sustained a soft-tissue injury to his hip during the Texans' preseason game at Las Vegas, but it appears he'll be available for Week 1. The veteran figures to settle into a rotational role on the edge behind All-Pro Will Anderson and five-time Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter.