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Gesicki (pectoral) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

The Bengals opened Gesicki's practice window Wednesday, with full participation suggesting he has a chance to be activated from injured reserve before Sunday's game against New England. The Bengals have used a committee at tight end all season, but there may not be room for Tanner Hudson once Gesicki is ready to play.

The Dolphins placed Brents (foot) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Brents is slated to miss the rest of the 2025 campaign and undergo season-ending surgery to address a right foot injury, so it's no surprise to see him land on IR. The Dolphins will need to count on rookie fifth-round pick Jason Marshall for additional defensive reps in Brents' stead, beginning Week 13 against the Saints.

Burrow (toe) was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

While fellow QB Joe Flacco was officially listed as limited as he manages a right shoulder injury, Burrow -- who remains on IR -- was deemed a full participant Wednesday while having worked in 11-on-11 drills. Though his listed participation level is both noteworthy and encouraging, it remains to be seen if Burrow -- who was previously thought to be targeting a return to action Nov. 27 against the Ravens -- has a chance to play this weekend against the Patriots. Presumably that's something that will be guided in large part by how well Burrow's toe responds to what he does at practice throughout the week.

Warren (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Warren continues to manage the ankle injury that knocked him out of Pittsburgh's win over the Bengals in Week 11. Though Warren downplayed the severity of his injury following that contest, his status for Sunday's road matchup against the Bears now appears uncertain. The combination of Kenneth Gainwell and rookie Kaleb Johnson will lead the Steelers' backfield versus Chicago if Warren is unavailable.

Flacco (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Flacco wasn't expected to practice but apparently did enough to warrant a 'limited' designation -- perhaps without throwing any passes. In Flacco's absence, Joe Burrow (toe) led the first-team offense during 11-on-11s, giving rise to speculation that Burrow may try to play this Sunday against the Patriots. For what it's worth, reports last week suggested Burrow was targeting the Thanksgiving Day game at Baltimore just four days later. There doesn't seem to be any doubt Flacco can continue playing through his shoulder injury, but the Bengals may not need him to for much longer (if at all).

TeSlaa (oblique) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

TeSlaa managed to play through his oblique injury during Detroit's loss to the Eagles in Week 11, but the injury continues to linger ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants. Of course, given that TeSlaa has yet to log a single game with multiple catches yet this season, he won't be on the radar for fantasy consideration in the majority of formats even if healthy for Week 12.

Raymond (cramps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Raymond was forced out in the fourth quarter versus the Eagles in Week 10 due to cramps, and although Detroit hosted only a walkthrough practice Wednesday, the veteran wideout appears to have already returned to full health. Expect Raymond to handle his usual No. 3 receiver role behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams on Sunday against the Giants.

Wright (ankle) was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate.

Wright managed a pair of limited sessions last week before entering the weekend as questionable, but he was active for Sunday's loss at Philadelphia, hauling in just two of seven targets for eight yards on an 83 percent snap share in the Lions' first game without Sam LaPorta (back, IR). Assuming Wednesday's restrictions are merely maintenance for the lingering ankle issue, Wright will continue to operate as the team's top tight end Sunday against the Giants.

Lewis (groin) did not practice Wednesday.

Lewis has yet to resume practicing since suffering a groin injury Week 7, and even coming out of Indianapolis' bye he appears a notable distance from returning to full health. Unless Lewis is able to upgrade his activity level at practice Thursday and/or Friday, he will be on track to remain sidelined Sunday versus Kansas City.

Slayton (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton hasn't mixed into any drills since he injured his hamstring during a Week 10 loss in Chicago, but he was spotted working on the side with the Giants' training staff at Wednesday's session, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Slayton will have two more chances this week to put himself in a position to potentially return to action Sunday at Detroit. At the moment, Wan'Dale Robinson, Isaiah Hodgins, Jalin Hyatt and Gunner Olszewski are the healthy wide receivers on the active roster.