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Brown was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Brown played his typical role in Sunday's loss to the Saints and logged a season-high nine tackles, so it's unclear when he suffered the injury. It could be a move to limit his workload, so his practice status for the rest of the week is worth monitoring.

Holcomb (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Holcomb has been out for Pittsburgh's last two games because of an illness, and he's still not in football shape to begin the new week of preparation. He'll likely need to come back to practice Thursday or Friday to give himself a shot to suit up Sunday versus the Bengals.

Walker (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.

Walker missed last Sunday's win over the Giants and is apparently still in the concussion protocol. He's played just six offensive snaps this season and 61 on special teams, recording three tackles.

Peppers (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Peppers missed the Steelers' last two games due to a quadriceps injury, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that he'll be available for Sunday's AFC North clash against the Bengals. Peppers' return gives the Steelers another contributor on special teams and added depth at safety behind Kyle Dugger and Jalen Ramsey.

Highsmith (pectoral) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Highsmith recorded two sacks in Week 10 against the Chargers, and it's unclear when he picked up the pec issue. He'll probably have to return to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play in Week 11 versus the Bengals.

Johnson (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Johnson has missed each of the Bills' last two games but appears to be nearing a return to action. With Christian Benford (groin) also limited in practice Wednesday, Buffalo could get both cornerbacks back to team up with first-round rookie Maxwell Hairston and veteran Tre'Davious White at the position.

Thompson (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Thompson has missed two consecutive games with his hamstring injury, but getting in a limited practice Wednesday would suggest he has a chance to return this week versus Tampa Bay. Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano are healthy and soaked up the vast majority of the snaps at linebacker Week 10 against Miami.

Tremayne (hip) practiced in full Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Tremayne was held out of Sunday's loss to the Saints even after logging a full practice Friday. He should be ready to return in Week 11 against Atlanta, given that he turned in another full session.

Benford (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Benford was inactive for last Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, missing his first game of the season. In his absence, Maxwell Hairston, Tre'Davious White and Cam Lewis dominated cornerback snaps, with Ja'Marcus Ingram seeing 11 defensive snaps as the fourth corner. A limited start to the practice week for Bedford would seem to suggest he has a chance to return this week against Tampa Bay.

Head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Wallace is considered week-to-week due to a shoulder injury, and the second-year linebacker has been ruled out for Sunday's NFC South tilt against the Falcons, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Wallace may have picked up the injury during the Panthers' Week 10 loss to the Saints, when he logged four combined tackles, including 1.0 sacks. It's not clear whether the injury is severe enough for him to be a candidate for injured reserve, but for now, he'll focus on progressing enough in his recovery to return for Week 12 against the 49ers on Monday, Nov. 24. Third-year pro Claudin Cherelus will likely step into a starting role at inside linebacker alongside Christian Rozeboom for as long as Wallace is sidelined.