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Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was unwilling to make a firm commitment Thursday when asked whether Burrow (toe) will play Sunday versus the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. "I'm not there yet," Taylor said.

Burrow was listed as a full participant at practice Wednesday and took part in 11-on-11 drills. Rapoport relays that Burrow's activity level Thursday will be crucial in determining his availability for Sunday. If Burrow is able to log two straight full sessions without any soreness or setbacks, it will be a strong sign that the star quarterback's recovery from Sept. 19 surgery to address a Grade 3 sprain of the big toe on his left foot has gone smoothly enough for him to return to game action. Cincinnati's coaching staff has explicitly refrained from ruling Burrow out for Sunday, but it sounds as though more information on his chances of returning may not arrive until after the team's final practice of the week Friday.

Barton (illness) was limited for Wednesday's walkthrough.

It's positive that Barton was able to participate Wednesday despite dealing with an illness. It's unclear if he's in jeopardy of missing Tampa Bay's Week 12 matchup against the Rams.

Wallace (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Wallace managed a hip injury during Week 11 prep, but he was able to play this past Sunday against the Seahawks, when he logged three solo tackles while playing 38 snaps (27 on defense, 11 on special teams). Given his full participation in Wednesday's practice, Wallace is on track to be available for this Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, and he should continue to see meaningful playing time in the secondary for as long as Quentin Lake (elbow) is on injured reserve.

Goedeke (illness) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough.

Goedeke has played sparingly this season due to a foot injury. He doesn't appear to be in jeopardy of missing Tampa Bay's Week 12 matchup against the Rams, but his practice participation in the next few days should clarify his status.

Bredeson (hamstring) didn't participate in Tampa Bay's walkthrough Wednesday.

Bredeson remains sidelined with the hamstring injury that held him out of the Week 11 loss to the Bills. With Dan Feeney currently dealing with an illness, Elijah Klein could draw a start at left guard versus the Rams on Sunday if both Bredeson and Feeney can't play.

Landman (back) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Landman likely picked up the injury during the Rams' Week 11 win over the Seahawks, when he played 81 defensive snaps (his most of the season) while logging eight tackles (six solo) and a forced fumble. His limited participation in Wednesday's practice indicates that it's not a long-term concern, and he'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Wirfs (shoulder) logged a limited practice in Wednesday's walkthrough.

Wirfs hasn't been on the injury report since early October, when he was dealing with a knee issue. It's unclear if he's in jeopardy of missing Sunday's matchup against the Rams, but his practice participation in the next few days should clarify his status.

Smith (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Smith entered the league's concussion protocol during the Rams' Week 11 win over the Seahawks. Even if he returns to practice this week, he would need to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. Smith has mostly served on special teams as a returner this season, though he has recorded six catches (on nine targets) for 49 yards over his last four games.

Braswell (foot) did not practice in Wednesday's walkthrough.

Braswell suffered a foot or ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Bills. His start to the week wasn't positive, though he'll have the chance to upgrade his participation in the next two days.

Hinton (back) was a full participant in Philadelphia's practice Wednesday.

Hinton managed to practice fully for the first time since landing on injured reserve back in August. If the team activates him in time, the rookie sixth-round pick could make his regular-season debut during Sunday's matchup versus the Cowboys.