Wednesday practice report: Frankie Luvu and Chig Okonkwo did not practice; eight players limited or sidelined

Luvu and Okonkwo were held out of Wednesday practice with soft-tissue injuries; additional limited participants include key defensive linemen and edge rushers.

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- DNP: Frankie Luvu (groin), Chig Okonkwo (groin).
- Limited: Jaylin Lane (groin), Dorance Armstrong (knee), K'Lavon Chaisson (knee), Charles Omenihu (ankle), Odafe Oweh (calf), Daron Payne (knee).
- Head coach Dan Quinn indicated soft-tissue injuries need more evaluation and that Thursday would be key for availability updates.
- Frankie Luvu's status is a primary concern given his role in the linebacker rotation and special teams.
- Chig Okonkwo's absence would affect tight end usage and pass-game matchups if he can't return.
- The team moved Jordan Magee to IR (see roster moves), further stretching linebacker depth.

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