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McIntosh (knee) was not listed on the injury report Thursday after practicing in full Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

McIntosh remains on injured reserve even after being designated to return Oct. 25 and practicing last week. The 2023 seventh-round pick is fourth on Seattle's running back depth chart behind DeeJay Dallas, who returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session.

Dallas (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The running back and punt returner hurt his shoulder during Sunday's loss to the Ravens. Dallas' status in Friday's practice should help determine whether he plays Sunday against the Commanders. Dallas has five carries for 14 yards and four catches for 11 yards from scrimmage this season.

Walker (chest) practiced fully Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Walker is tending to a health concern for the third time this season, but after sitting out Wednesday's session due to a chest injury, he was uninhibited one day later. His workload has been scaled back somewhat the last two games, resulting in 19 touches for 87 yards from scrimmage during that stretch. Walker will be looking to bounce back Sunday versus a Commanders defense that has conceded both the 11th-most yards per carry (4.2) and receptions (44) to opposing running backs in nine games this season.

Foreman is expected to remain the Bears' lead option out of the backfield Thursday against the Panthers after Chicago didn't activate Kahlil Herbert (ankle) from injured reserve for Week 10, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

While Herbert was sidelined for each of the last four games and while Roschon Johnson was sidelined with a concussion for Weeks 6 and 7, Foreman -- who had been a healthy inactive Weeks 2 through 5 -- took the reins of the Chicago backfield. After accounting for 187 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 35 touches over his first two starts, Foreman proceeded to remain the Bears' top back while Johnson was back in the fold for the past two weeks, out-touching the rookie by a 30-12 margin. Herbert was designated for return from IR on Monday and was listed as a full practice participant throughout the week, but the Bears will wait at least one more week before adding him back to the roster. With the complexion of the Chicago backfield for Thursday's game being the same it as has been for the past two weeks, look for Foreman to once again lead the way in carries while Johnson mixes in for change-of-pace work.

Strong (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, getting in a limited session, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Strong missed practice Wednesday, but his Thursday return puts him on track for Sunday against the Ravens. With Jerome Ford back healthy alongside Kareem Hunt, Strong played just five offensive snaps last week against the Cardinals, rushing three times for nine yards and catching one pass for minus-seven yards.

Demercado (toe) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Demercado has been listed as a DNP on five consecutive injury reports due to a toe issue and may be in line for a second absence in a row Sunday against the Falcons. The Cardinals could seal his fate Friday as they did one week ago, but perhaps the biggest question mark in the team's backfield is the status of James Conner, who has missed the minimum four games on injured reserve due to a knee concern and practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday. If neither Conner nor Demercado are available this weekend, Keaontay Ingram and Tony Jones likely will split the RB reps for a second straight contest.

Conner (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Conner now has managed back-to-back capped sessions since the Cardinals designated him for return from injured reserve Wednesday. He's missed the minimum four games that he must stay on IR, but the team doesn't have to make a decision regarding his activation from that list until Saturday afternoon. In the end, how Conner is listed on Friday's practice report could unveil whether he has a chance to suit up Sunday against the Falcons. Meanwhile, fellow running back Emari Demercado hasn't practiced the last two weeks, leaving Keaontay Ingram and Tony Jones as Arizona's only healthy backfield options on its active roster.

Mitchell was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a hamstring injury.

Mitchell wasn't included on the Ravens' initial Week 10 injury report released Wednesday, so his limitations in Thursday's session seem to be indicative of an in-practice setback. The rookie out of East Carolina will still have a chance to practice again in some capacity Friday to put himself in a better position to play Sunday against the Browns, but the mid-week appearance on the injury report suddenly halts some of the momentum Mitchell had built over the past week. Head coach John Harbaugh had previously suggested that Mitchell would become a regular part of the backfield rotation with Gus Edwards and Justice Hill after busting out for 138 yards and a touchdown on nine carries in the Ravens' blowout win over the Seahawks this past Sunday.

Jones (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

The Packers continue to take it easy on Jones during the week as he tends to the residual effects of his Week 1 hamstring issue and his attempts to play through it. He finally was unleashed out of the backfield this past Sunday versus the Rams, taking 20 carries for 73 yards and one touchdown to go with four catches for 26 more yards. Meanwhile, fellow RB AJ Dillon had 10 touches for 43 total yards in that contest. Assuming Jones is active Sunday in Pittsburgh, a similar breakdown of reps between him and Dillon likely will come to pass.

Montgomery (ribs) practiced in full Thursday.

The Lions didn't get in any on-field work Wednesday, when they listed Montgomery as a full participant. One day later, he again received the same listing, only this time the team practiced. Montgomery thus is poised to see his first game action since Week 6 on Sunday at the Chargers, putting an end to a two-game absence. The biggest question mark in Detroit's backfield moving forward is the breakdown of snaps between Montgomery and rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, the latter of whom tallied 51 touches for 315 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs while the former was sidelined.