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The Colts opened Richardson's (orbital) 21-day practice window Thursday, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.

Per Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis, Richardson, who last practiced Oct. 10, is likely to be eased back into drills, with some scout-team reps possibly on tap during Thursday's session. While Richardson's return to practice is a step in the right direction, head coach Shane Steichen noted that the signal-caller "still has some vision limitations" as a result of fracturing the orbital bone in his right eye and won't be available for Monday's game against the 49ers. With Daniel Jones (Achilles) out for the season, Philip Rivers is currently the top quarterback on the Colts' roster, while Riley Leonard is next up on the depth chart.

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

Smith missed Kansas City's last three games due to an ankle sprain, but it appears he's back to full health and ready for Sunday's road matchup against the Titans. With Patrick Mahomes (knee) done for the year, Smith will work to keep Gardner Minshew upright as he returns to his usual starting role at right guard.

Cooks (undisclosed) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Cooks was spotted entering the X-ray room with trainers after Buffalo's win over the Patriots in Week 15, but he appears to have only been receiving a precautionary examination. The veteran wideout didn't record a catch versus New England, but his three targets were the second most on the team. He'll continue operating as a depth wideout for Buffalo in Sunday's road matchup against the Browns.

Odunze (foot) is not expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Odunze was initially listed as active for Chicago's win over the Browns, but he aggravated the stress fracture in his foot during pregame warmups and was made a late scratch. The 2024 first-round pick has not practiced since, and head coach Ben Johnson said Monday that "all options are on the table" for Odunze's recovery, including resting him ahead of the playoffs. With Luther Burden (ankle) also looking uncertain for Saturday's divisional matchup, Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay could be tasked with handling starting roles in three-wide sets behind DJ Moore.

Jacobs (knee/ankle) is expected to be available for Saturday's road matchup against the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jacobs has stated that he expects to play Week 16, but he sat out Wednesday's practice and Tuesday's walkthrough session. The workhorse running back may need to upgrade to at least limited practice reps Thursday in order to gain clearance, however. He logged a DNP/DNP/LP practice slate Week 15 and was initially listed as questionable for Green Bay's loss to the Broncos, in which he rushed the ball 12 times for 73 yards and a touchdown and added two receptions on three targets for 19 yards and another score.

Reid (hamstring) logged a full practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Reid has been sidelined since Week 11 and was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. His full session suggests he has a chance to return in Week 16 against the Jaguars, though he'll still need to be activated from injured reserve by Saturday evening.

Lewis (illness) did not practice Wednesday.

Lewis will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's NFC South showdown against the Buccaneers. Yosh Nijman, Austin Corbett and Nick Samac are candidates to start at left guard if Lewis is unable to play.

Moton (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Moton likely picked up the injury during the Panthers' 20-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's NFC South tilt against the Buccaneers.

Williams (back) had his 21-day practice window opened by the Packers on Wednesday, Zach Kruse of Packers Wire reports.

Williams has been sidelined since training camp while nursing a back injury, spending the entirety of the season to this point on the reserve/PUP list. The offensive lineman will have to be added to the active roster in the next 21 days, or he'll remain sidelined for the rest of the year.

Higgins (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and logged a limited practice, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Higgins has been sidelined since Week 11 and is thus eligible to return at any point. He'll likely have to turn in a full session at some point this week to have a chance to suit up for Sunday night's game against the Patriots. Higgins is likely to return to a role on special teams.