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Dotson (ankle) did not participate at practice Friday.

Dotson suffered an ankle sprain in Week 16 at Seattle and was carted off the field, so it's not a big surprise he's not able to practice yet. Unless he makes a remarkable return to practice Saturday, Dotson is trending toward sitting out Monday at Atlanta.

Jackson (knee) did not participate at practice Friday.

Jackson dealt with an ankle injury during preparations for Week 16 at Seattle, and now it looks like a knee injury is threatening his availability for Week 17. He'll probably have to return to practice in some capacity Saturday to have any chance of playing Monday at Atlanta.

Miller (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Miller was limited in practice all week, and his last chance to play is Week 18 against the Chiefs. The 2018 first-rounder landed on injured reserve in late September after suffering a hairline fracture and high-ankle sprain against the Bears in Week 4.

Green Bay placed Welch (ankle) on its injured reserve list Friday.

Welch suffered an ankle injury in Week 16 at Chicago, and it's apparently serious enough that he'll need to go to IR as he recovers. He won't be eligible to return to game action until the NFC Championship Game, if the Packers advance that far.

Roberts (knee) was officially designated for return to practice from Atlanta's injured reserve list Friday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Roberts had been unable to take the field at all since suffering an injury to his leg in Week 10 at Indianapolis, but he was able to participate at practice in a limited capacity Friday. The transaction means Atlanta could activate him to play as soon as Monday versus the Rams, but the team will likely wait to evaluate his activity at practice Saturday before making that call.

Williams (foot) has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the Ravens due to an illness.

Williams missed three games earlier in the season due to a foot injury but was cleared to play against the Bears in Week 16. He's now battling through an illness that puts him in jeopardy of missing Saturday's game. Bo Melton (illness) and Emanuel Wilson would likely serve as the Packers' kick returners if Williams is unable to play.

McCreary (hip) was a full participant at practice Friday.

McCreary has spent the last four games on the Rams' injured reserve list because of a hip injury he suffered in Week 12 versus the Buccaneers, but his activity at practice suggests he's nearing a return to game action. He'll still need to be officially activated from IR before that's technically possible, though.

Cross (hamstring) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Cross was not able to practice at all during the week, and he'll sit out his second straight game due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 15 versus the Colts. In his stead, Josh Jones projects to start at left tackle against a Carolina defense that's struggled to rush the passer this year.

Adams (hamstring) didn't practice Friday.

Adams followed up Thursday's listing of DNP with an actual absence one day later, giving him just one more chance to mix into drills this week before the Rams potentially make a ruling on his status for Monday's game in Atlanta. Coach San McVay previously told Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com that Adams isn't expected to play Week 17, so Adams getting ruled out Saturday seems more likely than not at this juncture.

Dickerson (illness) does not carry any designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills.

Dickerson popped up on the Eagles' injury report Wednesday with an illness, but it doesn't appear to have been anything too serious, and he's on track to play in Week 17. He should slot into his usual spot at left guard Sunday.