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Jules (ankle) was a full participant in Cincinnati's practice Wednesday.

Jules managed to return to practice after having missed the last two games with an ankle injury. Now healthy, the 24-year-old should resume his role as a special teamer and depth defender.

Ossai (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Ossai missed his first game of the season last Sunday against the Dolphins and is currently on pace to miss consecutive games. If the defensive end is unable to upgrade his practice participation during Thursday or Friday's sessions, he will likely be ruled out once again for Week 17 against the Cardinals. Rookie Shemar Stewart started his first game since Week 9 last Sunday after being activated off injured reserve (knee issue), and if Ossai must miss another contest, Stewart could see another 51 percent defensive snap share game.

Jones (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Jones missed last Sunday's win over the Dolphins with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 15 against the Ravens. The returner's inability to practice to start the week is a poor sign for his chances to suit up for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Jones will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and dodge an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game. If Jones misses consecutive games, Ke'Shawn Williams will likely continue to be the Bengals' starting kick and punt returner.

Dalman (ankle) was a limited participant in Chicago's practice Wednesday.

Dalman popped up on the injury report Wednesday, putting him in danger of missing his first game of the season. If the 27-year-old is unable to play in Sunday's matchup versus the 49ers, Ryan Bates would likely start at center in his place.

Hollins (abdomen) didn't practice Wednesday.

Hollins led the Patriots' WRs with a 66 percent snap share in the team's Week 16 win over the Ravens, a game in which he recorded seven catches on nine targets for 69 yards. With a DNP to kick off the current practice week, Hollins -- who has been targeted a total of 17 times over his last two outings -- now has two more opportunities to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

Remigio (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Remigio was held out of practice Tuesday and Wednesday due to a knee injury, and his official status for Christmas Day may not be known until the Chiefs announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. With Rashee Rice (concussion) and Tyquan Thornton (concussion) both on injured reserve, Remigio and rookie fourth-rounder Jalen Royals are slated for larger rotational roles on offense behind Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Hill (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Hill missed consecutive practices to start Week 16 due to his ankle issue, but was able to upgrade to a limited participant Friday and play in last Sunday's win over the Dolphins. If the same timeline is to be assumed for the veteran defensive tackle, he is likely on pace to play in Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.

Karlaftis (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Denver.

Karlaftis popped up on Wednesday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to an illness, which puts him in jeopardy of playing Christmas Day. Charles Omenihu, Ashton Gillotte, Mike Pennel and Jerry Tillery would be in line for larger rotational roles on the defensive line if one or both of Karlaftis and Derrick Nnadi (illness) were unable to play.

Grandy (chest) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Grandy left the second half of last Sunday's win over the Dolphins due to an injury to his left collarbone. The tight end will have two more chances to attempt to upgrade his practice participation to attempt to dodge an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. If Grandy cannot upgrade his participation, he will likely be ruled out ahead of Sunday's game.

Henderson (concussion) was limited at practice Wednesday.

As of Wednesday, Henderson remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, but the running back's limited participation in the Patriots' first practice this week offers hope that he may be available Sunday against the Jets. Henderson now has two more opportunities to upgrade his participation level before New England's Week 17 injury designations are posted Friday. If Henderson is unable to gain medical clearance to play this weekend, fellow RB Rhamondre Stevenson would be in line to see added touches against New York, with D'Ernest Johnson available to mix in. Additionally, Elijah Mitchell and Jashaun Corbin are candidates to be elevated from the practice squad in such a scenario.