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McDonald (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday.

McDonald was on the injury report with the same issue ahead of the Jets' Week 11 loss to the Patriots. He still managed to suit up, which bodes well for his availability in Week 12 against the Ravens.

Hamilton (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday's session.

Hamilton likely picked up the injury during the Ravens' Week 11 win over the Browns, when he played every single defensive snap and finished with nine tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble. His absence from Wednesday's practice may have been precautionary, and he'll have two more opportunities to log at least a limited session heading into Sunday's game against the Jets.

Chaisson (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Chaisson was able to overcome an ankle injury to play in the Patriots' Week 11 win over the Jets, when he tallied one tackle and one pass defense. The injury appears to be lingering, as he had his practice reps limited Wednesday, but he'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. Chaisson is up to 17 tackles (10 solo), including 6.5 sacks, one pass defense, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 10 regular-season games.

Brisker (shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Brisker dealt with a back issue during Week 11 prep before ultimately being cleared to play at Minnesota, but now he's back on the injury report with a different problem. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to suit up in Week 12 versus the Steelers.

Elliss (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

After Elliss missed the previous two contests, he appears to be ready to return to the lineup this Sunday against the Bengals. Elliss has appeared in nine games this season, making seven starts, and has recorded 53 tackles (23 solo) and one pass breakup on 285 defensive snaps.

Edmunds (groin) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Edmunds collected nine tackles in Week 11 at Minnesota, but it seems like he might have also picked up a groin issue along the way. He'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play in Week 12 versus the Steelers.

Highsmith (pectoral) did not practice Wednesday.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith was expected to be a limited participant in practice this week, but Wednesday wasn't that day for the edge rusher. Highsmith missed last Sunday's win over the Bengals, and his status for Week 12 against the Bears appears to also be in question.

Burton (illness) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

An illness prevented Burton from playing in the Bengals' Week 11 loss to the Steelers, but his full participation in Wednesday's practice indicates that he is on track to play against the Patriots on Sunday. The second-year wideout has yet to appear in a regular-season game in 2025, with most of his absences coming as a healthy scratch. However, Burton could get his first taste of regular-season action in Week 12 due to the absence of Ja'Marr Chase (suspension).

Homer was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to hamstring and knee injuries.

After handling his first carry of the season in addition to taking on his usual duties on special teams in the Bears' Week 11 win over the Vikings, Homer is nursing a pair of injuries in Week 12. He'll have two more chances to upgrade to full participation at practice before the Bears decide whether he'll take a designation into Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Walker (concussion) was not listed on Chicago's injury report Wednesday.

Walker has missed the Bears' last two games due to a concussion, but it now looks like he's back at full strength to begin their new week of preparation. Of his 67 snaps so far this season, 61 have come on special teams.