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Deablo (forearm) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Deablo returned to action Wednesday for the first time since fracturing his left forearm in Week 7 at San Francisco, though he was held out of some drills. He donned a club over his hand to begin Atlanta's new week of preparation, which is something that he might be able to take into game action as soon as Sunday against New Orleans.

Kelly (concussion) was estimated to be a full participant in Minnesota's practice walkthrough Wednesday.

Kelly has been sidelined since Week 4 due to a concussion but appears closer to making his return. The team will still have to activate him off injured reserve before he's eligible to play again, but the 32-year-old should have a chance to be available for Sunday's matchup versus the Packers.

Alford (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Alford sat out Sunday's game versus the Panthers because of a concussion he sustained in Week 10 at Indianapolis, and he's still not back up to full speed as Atlanta begins Week 12 prep. He'll have to clear league concussion protocol Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Herbert (groin) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Herbert missed the Jets' last two games due to a groin injury, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates that he is on track to play against the Ravens on Sunday. His return gives the Jets additional depth in the backfield and another return option on kickoffs.

Hughes (neck) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Hughes has missed Atlanta's last two contests due to a lingering neck issue, but it appears he's back in playing shape to begin Week 12 prep. He projects to start on the boundary opposite A.J. Terrell against a pass-first New Orleans offense Sunday.

Tom (back) was a limited participant in Green Bay's practice Wednesday.

Tom has been dealing with a back injury since mid-October but has continued to play through it. His availability in Thursday and Friday's practice sessions will provide more clarity on his availability for Sunday's matchup versus the Vikings.

Watts (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Watts is coming off a forgettable game in Week 11 versus the Panthers, and now his availability for Week 12 is in doubt because of an unspecified ailment. He'll have two more chances to practice before Atlanta publishes its last practice report of the week Friday.

Van Ness (foot) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Van Ness has missed five straight games with the foot injury. Dating back to last week, he's now logged three consecutive limited practices, so he's at least trending toward a return.

Greenard (shoulder) was a DNP at Wednesday's practice walkthrough.

Greenard has been unable to practice since sustaining a shoulder injury in Week 10 against the Ravens, which prevented him from playing this past Sunday against the Eagles. He has two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of this Sunday's NFC North clash against the Packers.

The Rams claimed Smith off waivers Wednesday.

Smith was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday but is now headed to Los Angeles, where he can contribute on both defense and special teams. The 2023 fifth-round pick recorded just three tackles (one solo) across nine games with Las Vegas but will look to make a bigger impact with his new team.