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

After missing last Sunday's win over the Commanders, Allen's return to the practice field puts him on track to suit up Sunday against the Steelers. He should slot back into full-time duties alongside Josh Downs and Laquon Treadwell, with Ashton Dulin heading back to more of a special-teams role.

Flowers (foot) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Flowers has dealt with hamstring issues off and on since training camp, and now he has a new foot issue heading into Week 5. He was able to get some work in during Wednesday's session, but it didn't come during the media viewing period. The Ravens' outlook on offense is already tenuous, with Lamar Jackson's ankle injury preventing him from practicing Wednesday. Flowers still has time to ramp up to a full practice before the end of the week, however.

Fant (abdomen) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Fant missed Monday night's loss to the Falcons, but his limited start to the week would seem to give the veteran tight end a good shot to return to the field for Week 5 against the Vikings. He's turned 12 targets into eight catches for 66 yards and three touchdowns this season as one of Tyler Shough's favorite targets near the end zone.

Pollard (foot) did not practice Wednesday.

Pollard dealt with a foot issue that limited his participation in practice last week, but the veteran still played against the Ravens. He may be on a similar trajectory going into Week 5. Pollard was able to log a full practice Thursday going into Week 4. The Titans host the Texans on Sunday.

Taylor (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Taylor didn't practice in any fashion and sat out for both of the Jets' past two games due to the thumb injury, but he appears to be close to 100 percent ahead of Sunday's contest against the Browns after operating with no restrictions to kick off Week 5 prep. The second-year tight end paced Jets tight ends in snaps through the first two weeks of the season, but he may have to settle for a lesser role upon his return. Rookie first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq -- who handled light workloads the first two weeks after missing much of training camp and the preseason while recovering from hernia surgery -- has seen his snap counts ramp up over the past two weeks while Taylor was sidelined and produced a 7-105-1 receiving line on 12 targets during that stretch. Sadiq now looks poised to operate as the Jets' top option at tight end ahead of Taylor moving forward.

Shough was limited with a non-throwing hand injury Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Shough had his left hand wrapped during Wednesday's walkthrough, but the team is not overly concerned, according to Triplett. It was a physical game Monday night as the Falcons registered 12 quarterback hits on Shough. As it stands, Shough's status is not in jeopardy for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Bell (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Bell will continue to be limited in practices until the Dolphins are willing to fully unleash him off last season's torn ACL. While he's had his reps managed during the week, Bell has been seeing extensive snaps on Sundays, especially since Caleb Douglas has been out with an ankle injury. Bell has reeled in just five of 14 targets this season for 92 yards.

Likely (knee/groin) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Likely is tending to a pair of health concerns as Week 5 prep begins, but he at least has two more chances to get back to full this week and avoid a designation ahead of Sunday's game at Washington. Through four contests this season, he's been a key cog in the Giants' passing game, totaling 22 catches (on 35 targets) for 190 yards and two touchdowns.

Hall (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday.

Hall's continued absence from practice comes as little surprise after head coach Aaron Glenn said prior to Wednesday's session that the running back is week-to-week. With Hall looking likely to miss a second straight game Sunday versus the Browns, Braelon Allen should be in store for another turn as the Jets' lead back.

Higgins (groin/neck) did not practice Wednesday, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

It was reported earlier Wednesday that Higgins would be limited in that session, but Higgins was ultimately held out completely. Fellow wideout Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) also did not practice, while Colbie Young returned in limited fashion. Higgins' status will be under the microscope as the week progresses.