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Melton was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice due to an illness.

Melton first popped up on the injury report Tuesday when he was estimated as a DNP for the Packers' walkthrough. With another DNP designation for the team's first padded practice of the week Wednesday, there may be some concern about Melton's availability for Saturday's matchup against Baltimore. If Melton can't practice in some capacity Thursday, he'll almost certainly get an injury designation for the contest against the Ravens.

Sweat (ankle) didn't participate in Arizona's walkthrough Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Sweat is still dealing with the ankle injury he suffered during the Week 14 loss versus the Rams. Jordan Burch and Darius Robinson would see an uptick in playing time Sunday versus the Bengals if Sweat ends up being unable to play.

The Bears placed Ismail (undisclosed) on the practice-squad injured list Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Ismail signed with Chicago as a member of the practice squad Nov. 24. The Samford product is now dealing with an undisclosed issue that will sideline him at least four weeks. The Bears signed tight end Thomas Gordon to their practice squad Tuesday to take Ismail's spot.

Thompson (hamstring) was a limited participant in Arizona's walkthrough Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Thompson managed to practice for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury during the Week 14 loss to the Rams. The 27-year-old should resume his role as the team's starting strong safety should he manage to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Bengals.

Baker (concussion) didn't participate in Arizona's walkthrough Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Baker remains in the league's concussion protocol after sustaining a concussion during the Week 16 loss versus the Falcons. The 2017 second-round pick will need to clear the protocol before he's eligible to return. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and Kitan Crawford would see increased playing time during Sunday's game versus the Bengals if Baker ends up being unable to play.

Joseph-Day (calf) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Joseph-Day logged a season-low 12 defensive snaps and one special-teams snap this past Sunday against the Chiefs, and the calf issue may be the reason. It's unclear how serious the injury is, but the fact he was able to log a limited practice session Wednesday suggests he has a chance of playing Sunday against New Orleans. Still, Joseph-Day may end up with an injury designation if he's not able to register a full practice session by the end of the week.

The Rams designated McCreary (hip) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

McCreary managed to practice for the first time Wednesday since sustaining a hip injury during the Week 12 win over the Buccaneers. The Rams will now have 21 days to officially activate the 25-year-old, and he should resume his role as a special teamer and reserve defender once fully healthy.

Armour-Davis (Achilles) was limited in practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Armour-Davis sat out Weeks 13-15 due to the Achilles issue before returning for this past Sunday's win over Kansas City, when he played 100 percent of the Titans' defensive snaps and logged two tackles. Unless he suffered a setback during that contest, the fourth-year cornerback's limited practice to begin Week 17 prep is likely due to maintenance of the injury. As such, the current expectation should be that he'll start Sunday versus New Orleans.

Tipton (groin) was a limited participant in New Orleans' practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.

Tipton popped up on the injury report Wednesday after producing his best performance of the season during last week's win over the Jets, catching four passes for 29 yards. If the 25-year-old is unable to play Sunday versus the Titans, Chris Olave, Kevin Austin and Dante Pettis would be left as the only healthy receivers on the active roster.

The Commanders elevated Cracraft from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

It's the first time this season that the Commanders have elevated Cracraft to the active roster, and the veteran wide receiver will have an opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut against the Cowboys on Christmas Day. Cracraft appeared in eight regular-season games for the Dolphins in 2024 and logged seven catches (on nine targets) for 66 yards.