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Hooker (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Hooker was activated from injured reserve ahead of Monday's game against the Raiders, when he logged three solo tackles and a pass defense during the Cowboys' 33-16 win. He missed the five prior games while on IR due to a toe injury, and he'll have his practice reps limited to avoid aggravating the issue. Hooker will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Stoll (ankle) logged a full practice Wednesday.

Stoll missed the Saints' Week 10 matchup against the Panthers with an ankle injury. He got additional rest over the team's bye and appears ready to return in Week 12 against the Falcons.

Simmons (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

Simmons returned from a hamstring injury in Week 11 after a two-game absence. He played 83 percent of snaps against Houston and is likely to be in line to play in Week 12 barring a setback.

Wilson (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Wilson missed two games due to an elbow injury, but he was cleared to play against the Raiders on Monday, when he logged three tackles (two solo) while playing 48 of 60 defensive snaps (80 percent). His limited practice participation Wednesday could be the Cowboys' effort to reduce the risk of Wilson aggravating the injury, and he'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury tag for Sunday's NFC East clash against the Eagles.

Baker (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Baker played 100 percent of snaps in Week 11 against Houston and recorded a career-high 12 tackles, so it's unclear when the injury occurred. He'll have two days to increase his participation to prepare for a Week 12 matchup against the Seahawks.

Smith (knee) was a limited participant in Dallas' walkthrough Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Smith has been limited in practice throughout the season due to a lingering knee injury but has missed only one game. The 24-year-old should be able to suit up for Sunday's game versus the Eagles as well.

Echols (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Echols tweaked his ankle during the Steelers' Week 11 win over the Bengals. His absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates that the injury isn't a serious issue, and he is on track to play against the Bears on Sunday. Echols has accumulated 24 tackles (16 solo), two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in six games since the Steelers' Week 5 bye.

Williams (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Williams entered the league's concussion protocol during the Steelers' Week 11 win over the Bengals. His ability to practice Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a sign that he is progressing through the protocol. However, Williams would not be allowed to play against the Bears on Sunday unless an independent neurologist clears him from the league's five-step concussion protocol. He has mostly served in a return role on special teams and has logged 291 yards on six kickoff returns and 112 yards on 11 punt returns across six regular-season games.

Browning (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Browning remains in the league's concussion protocol, which prevented him from playing in Arizona's Week 11 loss to San Francisco. A limited practice over the next two days would indicate that he is progressing through the protocol, but he would not be permitted to play against the Jaguars on Sunday unless he was cleared by an independent neurologist.

Williams (shoulder) didn't participate in Arizona's practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.

Williams continues to battle the shoulder injury that held him out of the Week 11 loss to San Francisco. If the 28-year-old remains sidelined for Sunday's matchup versus the Jaguars, Kelvin Beachum or Josh Fryar would likely start at right tackle in his place.