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Mays did not practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Mays suffered the ankle injury in Carolina's Week 8 loss to the Bills. Though his status is not yet official, coach Dave Canales said he does not expect Mays to play this week, per Gantt and Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site. That will likely push Austin Corbett into a starting role under center.

Havenstein (ankle) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Havenstein has missed the Rams' last three games, though coach Sean McVay said he expects to get his offensive lineman back for a Week 9 matchup against the Saints. A limited practice is progress toward that return, but Havenstein's status won't become official until at least Friday when injury designations are released.

Tunsil (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

Tunsil exited Monday's loss to the Chiefs with the hamstring injury, so it wasn't a big surprise to see him still sidelined two days later. His practice participation on Thursday and Friday should clarify his potential status for Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks.

Banks (shin) was a limited participant in Green Bay's practice Wednesday.

Banks managed to play in the Week 8 win over the Steelers despite dealing with a groin injury throughout the week, though it's currently unclear how he injured his shin. If the 28-year-old is unable to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Panthers, Donovan Jennings likely would start at left guard in his place.

Jefferson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

Jefferson suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's win over the Vikings and remained sidelined to begin prep for the team's Week 9 matchup against the Titans. That's a bad sign for his availability, though he still has two days to increase his activity.

O'Neill (knee) logged a limited practice session Wednesday.

O'Neill missed Thursday's loss to the Chargers due to a knee injury. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return for a pivotal Week 9 matchup against Detroit, but his return to practice in any capacity is a positive step.

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

Tom is still managing the back injury that he has been dealing with throughout the majority of the season. The 26-year-old should be able to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Panthers, as he was limited in practice throughout last week before ultimately playing.

Darrisaw (knee) practiced in full Wednesday.

Darrisaw aggravated his knee injury in Thursday's loss to the Chargers. His immediate return to a full practice session is a positive sign for his availability for a key Week 9 matchup against Detroit.

Trice (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Trice has been sidelined all season with a hamstring injury that hampered him for most of training camp. He logged a full practice session Wednesday, though it's unclear if he'll be activated in time for Pittsburgh's Week 9 matchup against the Colts.

Smith (back) was a limited participant in Kansas City's practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.

Smith sat out the team's Week 8 win over the Commanders but was able to return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. The 26-year-old will look to be good to go for Sunday's matchup, when he should return to his role as the Chiefs' starting right guard.