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Rapid Reaction: The latest on Chris Jones and Joshua Kalu; Diaco talks Wisconsin; a thin running back room

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Running backs Tre Bryant (knee) and Mikale Wilbon (ankle) were both out Tuesday, with Wilbon at one point sporting walking cast.

Meanwhile, senior safety Joshua Kalu (hamstring) and cornerback Chris Jones (knee) both practiced in full pads. Senior wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El, who head coach Mike Riley said Monday has just been generally banged up, wore a green non-contact jersey Tuesday.

* Defensive coordinator Bob Diaco said Jones, who tore his meniscus in July, has impressed the past two days, but tried to temper enthusiasm.

"I try not to get overly excited just because we as an organization don't want to put any undue pressure on him, but he looks really good.