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Hunt (ribs/groin) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Hunt was listed as DNP Wednesday following his season debut in Week 3, but coach Kevin Stefanski has already stated he believes Hunt will play Sunday against the Ravens. The veteran back rushed five times for 13 yards and caught two of three targets for 22 yards versus Tennessee last week.

Patterson (thigh) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Patterson maintained his activity level for a second straight day as he continues to be plagued by the thigh issue that has followed him since mid-August. The Falcons backfield is in good hands with the young duo of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, so the team may be exercising caution with Patterson to ensure he's 100 percent before getting him involved in the offense. Patterson is still waiting to make his season debut.

Foreman is a full participant in practice this week ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Foreman has been inactive for the Bears' last two games, but an injury isn't in play, as he's simply fallen behind rookie Roschon Johnson on the depth chart. Meanwhile, No. 3 running back and core special-teams player Travis Homer (ankle) was added to the Bears' injury report Thursday as a limited participant in practice, so Foreman could re-enter the backfield mix Week 4 if Homer isn't available.

Barkley (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Although head coach Brian Daboll acknowledged prior to the session that Barkley was scheduled to take part in individual drills for the first time since suffering a right ankle sprain Week 2 versus the Cardinals, the running back apparently felt well enough to take at least some additional reps with the team. Barkley's limited participation Thursday doesn't guarantee his availability for Monday's game against the Seahawks, as the Giants will continue to monitor his health over the final two practices of Week 4 before updating his status. While Barkley was sidelined for last Thursday's loss to the 49ers, the Giants ended up abandoning the run early, resulting in fill-in starter Matt Breida being limited to just four carries despite playing 80 percent of the snaps on offense.

Sanders (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Sanders had his practice reps capped for the second day in a row, but Carolina hasn't suggested that his groin injury is anything that will threaten his availability for Sunday's game against the Vikings. The Panthers will see if Sanders can upgrade to full participation in Friday's practice before deciding whether he'll carry an injury designation into the weekend.

Homer (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Chicago's third-string running back popped up on the team's injury report Thursday after practicing in full Wednesday. Homer hasn't touched the ball on offense this year, primarily playing on special teams. If he's unable to go against the Broncos this coming Sunday, D'Onta Foreman will likely suit up for the second time this season.

Foreman is practicing fully ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Foreman has been inactive for the Bears' last two games, but an injury isn't in play on the front. Meanwhile, fellow RB Travis Homer (ankle) was added to the team's injury report as limited Thursday and if he's out this weekend, Foreman could re-enter Chicago's backfield mix in Week 4.

Hill (foot) was present for practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Hill sat out the Ravens' Week 3 loss to the Colts and didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to the field a day later suggests that he could return to action Sunday against the Browns. The Ravens will release their second Week 4 injury report later Thursday, when it will be known whether Hill was deemed a limited or full practice participant.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Barkley (ankle) is set to take part in individual work during Thursday's practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Daboll didn't specify whether Barkley's activity will be enough to constitute limited participation in practice, but clarity on that front will arrive when the Giants release their first Week 4 injury report later Thursday. Barkley hasn't practiced in any fashion since suffering a right high-ankle sprain late in the Giants' Week 2 win over the Cardinals. The star running back appears to be making steady progress in his recovery, however, and if he's able to ramp up the intensity of his workouts over the next few days, he has a chance at being available for Monday's game against the Seahawks.

Montgomery (thigh) is expected to suit up versus the Packers on Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Pelissero's latest report corrects one from earlier in the day, when he reported that Montgomery and left tackle Taylor Decker (ankle) -- both of whom are listed as questionable -- weren't on track to play Thursday. Even though he was tagged as a limited participant for each of the Lions' three walk-through sessions this week, Montgomery looks as though he'll be ready to return from a one-game absence due to the right thigh injury. In any case, confirmation on Montgomery's status will come when Detroit releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, and fantasy managers will likely want to monitor the situation until then. Pelissero relays that Montgomery is expected to reclaim duties as the Lions' lead back Thursday, which could result in Jahmyr Gibbs falling below a 50 percent snap share like he did in both of the first two weeks of the season.