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Johnson (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.

Johnson still hasn't practiced since suffering a concussion in Thursday night win over Washington in Week 5. Travis Homer, on the other hand, returned to full practice participation Thursday after missing last week's game with a hamstring injury. If Johnson can't play Sunday against the Raiders, it'll likely be D'Onta Foreman leading the rushing attack again while Homer and/or Darrynton Evans handle the obvious passing situations and perhaps some carries.

Reynolds (hamstring/toe) returned to practice Thursday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Reynolds finished out Sunday's win over Tampa Bay as the Lions' main RB after David Montgomery left with a rib injury. Montgomery is now absent from practice for a second straight day, while Reynolds and Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) both are participating. Reynolds could end up being a solid fantasy option this Sunday in Baltimore if he's able to play and neither Montgomery nor Gibbs suits up.

Gibbs (hamstring) is practicing Thursday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Gibbs and Craig Reynolds (hamstring) both are practicing, while David Montgomery (ribs) is absent for a second straight day. Gibbs dominated backfield work the last time Montgomery missed a game, though the rookie might not get as much work if he returns for Sunday's matchup in Baltimore after missing the last two weeks.

Montgomery (ribs) didn't practice Thursday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Montgomery has missed consecutive practices after a rib injury forced him out of Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. Coach Dan Campbell already suggested the running back likely would miss some time, which means there's a good chance Montgomery will be listed as 'out' or 'doubtful' this Friday when the Lions release their final injury report for Sunday's game in Baltimore.

Harris (concussion/neck) won't practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Harris, who is dealing with a concussion and a sprained neck, also missed Wednesday's walkthrough. If the running back ends up being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, James Cook and Latavius Murray would be in line to pretty much exclusively handle the Bills' Week 7 backfield duties.

Williams (hamstring) is expected to be activated and suit up for Thursday's game against the Jaguars, potentially resulting in a three-headed backfield split, John Sigler of USA Today reports.

Williams, who hasn't played since Week 2, is expected to officially come off IR prior to Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. He hasn't yet suited up for a game alongside Alvin Kamara this season, so fantasy managers have yet to see how New Orleans' backfield split will be divvied up with all the team's main RBs healthy. If Williams has no workload limitations, he could take notable work from Kamara, while rookie Kendre Miller has shown occasional flashes this season and may still be involved on offense versus Jacksonville as a No. 3 or change-of-pace option. Of course, Williams' nose for the end zone makes him a candidate to find fantasy success even without necessarily logging an even workload split, should he benefit from the right gamescript.

Williams (hamstring) is expected to be activated and suit up for Thursday's game against the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Williams, who had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's contest, appears on track to be fully activated from IR in time to play versus Jacksonville on Thursday Night Football. Official word on his status will come prior to Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, but if Williams is indeed active he may only be in line to handle a handful of touches behind lead back Alvin Kamara. That would also mark the first time this season that Williams and Kamara have been available at the same time.

The Falcons signed Saylors to their practice practice squad Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Saylors signed as an undrafted free agent with the Bengals in May before being waived as part of final roster cuts but will now get another opportunity in Atlanta. The 22-year-old will likely only see playing time if one of the three running backs on the Falcons' active roster is forced to miss time.

McFarland (knee) was a full participant at the Steelers' practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.

McFarland was designated to return from injured reserve Monday and he now appears to be nearing a return to the field. The running back last appeared in a game Week 1 versus the 49ers.

Charbonnet was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Charbonnet so far has avoided health concerns in his brief career, but his status for Week 7 now is clouded following Wednesday's absence. The rookie second-round pick will have sessions available to him Thursday and Friday to put himself in a position to play Sunday against the Cardinals, but if Charbonnet is limited or out this weekend, DeeJay Dallas would be the primary beneficiary behind starting running back Kenneth Walker.