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Joseph-Day (elbow) was a limited participant in Tennessee's practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Joseph-Day appeared on the injury report Wednesday, though it's unclear when he hurt his elbow. The 30-year-old has yet to miss a game this season but could be in danger of sitting out Sunday's matchup versus the Jaguars if he's unable to practice fully either Thursday or Friday.

Head coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that Smyth and Cade York will compete for the Saints' placekicker job, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

York joined Smyth on the practice squad Tuesday, and they'll compete against each other to start against the Dolphins on Sunday after Blake Grupe was waived. Smyth joined the Saints in late March as a qualifying international player, and he has a chance to make his NFL regular-season debut in Week 13.

Hamilton does not have an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game against the Bengals.

Hamilton rebounded from an ankle injury that limited him in Sunday's win over the Jets. He logged a full practice session in Wednesday's walkthrough and will be ready to roll in an important divisional matchup.

Walker (knee) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.

Walker was unable to play in the team's Week 12 win over the Cardinals due to a knee injury, and he has now opened the week on the sidelines at practice. The defensive lineman will have two more shots to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Titans.

Armour-Davis (Achilles) was a limited participant in Tennessee's practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Armour-Davis popped up on the injury report Wednesday, though the severity of his injury is currently unknown. If the 26-year-old is unable to play Sunday versus the Jaguars, Kaiir Elam would likely start at cornerback in his place.

Sample (oblique) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Ravens.

Sample was held out of the Bengals' Week 12 loss to the Patriots but was able to practice in limited fashion throughout the week. He has a chance to return for Thursday's primetime contest, though his status will be officially determined shortly before kickoff.

Lewis (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Lewis has missed the Jaguars' last three games due to a neck injury. However, his full practice Wednesday indicates that he recovered from the injury and should be cleared to play in Sunday's AFC South tilt against the Titans. Lewis' return could result in a decreased snap count on defense for Montaric Brown.

The Seahawks signed Holiday to their practice squad Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Holiday is headed to Seattle after being cut from Kansas City's practice squad Monday. The 23-year-old didn't appear in any games with the Chiefs but could be elevated and make his regular-season debut with the Seahawks.

Gifford (hip/neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Gifford was active in Week 12 against the Panthers, but he did not log a snap in the team's 20-9 win over the Panthers. The linebacker has been nursing both hip and neck injuries at practice, so his limited participation Wednesday doesn't come as a surprise. Gifford will have two more chances to practice in full prior to Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.

Okuayinonu (ankle) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Okuayinonu suffered an ankle injury in the team's 20-9 victory over the Panthers on Monday Night Football, and he is now set to "miss a couple weeks," according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. With the 49ers set to be idle in Week 14, it's possible that the defensive lineman's absence is limited to just one game. In the meantime, Robert Beal (concussion), Keion White and Clelin Ferrell are candidates to step into a starting role on San Francisco's defensive line against the Browns on Sunday.