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Dickerson (illness) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Dickerson is battling through an illness, but he would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bills were he to practice fully by Friday.

Johnson (foot) did not practice Wednesday.

Johnson has missed the Eagles' last five games due to a right Lisfranc sprain. He'll need to log a full practice by Friday in order to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Banks (neck) was a limited participant in Green Bay's walkthrough practice Wednesday.

Banks hasn't missed a game since the Week 4 tie versus the Cowboys before popping up on the injury report Wednesday. The 28-year-old's status in practice throughout the rest of the week will provide more clarity toward his availability for Saturday's matchup versus Baltimore.

Hill (wrist) did not practice Wednesday.

Hill likely picked up the injury during the Texans' Week 16 win over the Raiders, when he logged one solo tackle while serving on special teams. He has one more opportunity to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation against the Chargers on Saturday.

Tom (back/knee) didn't participate in Green Bay's walkthrough Wednesday.

Tom is still working through the knee and back injuries that forced him to miss the Week 16 loss versus the Bears. The 26-year-old will likely need to practice at some point this week in order to have a chance to suit up for Saturday's matchup versus the Ravens. However, Darian Kinnard would make a second straight start at right tackle if Tom ends up being unable to play.

Froholdt (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Froholdt sustained a left elbow injury during the Cardinals' Week 16 loss to the Falcons. He was cleared to return to that game, and while his practice reps were limited to open Week 17 prep, he would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals if he were to log a full practice by Friday.

Johnson (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Johnson has missed the Cardinals' last two games due to an ankle injury. He hasn't been able to practice since sustaining the injury, and he would be a long shot to play against the Bengals on Sunday unless he returns to practice by Friday. Josh Fryar should remain the starter at left tackle for as long as Johnson is sidelined.

The Vikings placed Kelly (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Kelly's season is over after he suffered his third concussion of the year during the Week 16 win over the Giants. Michael Jurgens will likely serve as Minnesota's starting center during the final two games of the campaign.

Wattenberg (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Chiefs.

Wattenberg is dealing with an apparent shoulder injury that sidelined him for the team's entire week of practice. In his absence, Alex Forsyth will be a top candidate to draw the start at center versus Kansas City.

Richards (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Richards missed the Saints' last two games due to an ankle injury. His full practice puts him on track to return against the Titans on Sunday.