Saints safety Darren Sharper (knee) and WR Robert Meachem (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday on a limited basis, while TE Jeremy Shockey (knee) and CB Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) missed practice for the second consecutive day.

The Saints were without FS Darren Sharper (knee), TE Jeremy Shockey (right knee), WR Robert Meachem (left ankle) and CB Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) at Wednesday’s practice.

The Vikings got DT Pat Williams back at practice Wednesday, while DE Ray Edwards appears unlikely to play against the Eagles. Here are more injury updates for wild-card weekend.