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Brooks (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.

Brooks was held out of practice for a second straight day, and his consecutive absences could put his availability in jeopardy for Sunday's game against the Bears. Perhaps out of concern for Brooks' status heading into the weekend, the Packers signed Pierre Strong off their practice squad Thursday to give the team another healthy option in the backfield behind MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson. If Brooks ends up sitting out Sunday, Strong could end up handling some of Brooks' responsibilities on passing downs.

Stevenson (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

A limited participant in both of the Patriots' first two Week 5 practices, Stevenson still appears to be managing the knee issue he sustained late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Bills. The fact that he hasn't been held out of practice entirely is a strong sign that Stevenson will be available for this Sunday's matchup with the Raiders, though he might need to upgrade to full participation Friday to head into the weekend without an injury designation.

Jeanty was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to ankle and foot injuries, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

The Raiders listed Jeanty with the ankle issue on their initial Week 5 injury report posted Wednesday, when the running back turned in a full practice. Not only did he take a step back in activity Thursday, but he's also nursing a foot injury in addition to the ankle concern. While the Raiders haven't yet indicated that Jeanty's availability for Sunday's game against the Patriots is in peril, fantasy managers will want to keep close tabs on his practice activity Friday.

Monangai is tending to a turf toe injury that's making his status uncertain for the next 1-to-2 weeks, but the running back is aiming to play through it, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Monangai came out of Week 4 with a right thumb issue, but the health concern that popped up on Wednesday's practice report may be threatening his availability in the short term. He hasn't practiced so far this week and has only one more opportunity to mix into drills Friday before the Bears potentially make a ruling on him ahead of Sunday's game in Green Bay. If Monangai is inhibited or sidelined this weekend, D'Andre Swift (hip/knee) likely will handle a workhorse role out of Chicago's backfield, though Roschon Johnson also could experience an expanded workload.

Barkley (hamstring) officially didn't practice Thursday.

Barkley has yet to log any on-field work since tweaking his right hamstring on his fourth offensive snap this past Sunday against the Rams. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Barkley is considered week-to-week, and the Eagles can make a ruling on the running back's status for a Week 5 road matchup with the Jaguars on Friday's injury report. Will Shipley is poised for a workhorse role out of Philadelphia's backfield this weekend assuming Barkley indeed is ruled out.

Pollard (foot) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Pollard has missed some practice time in recent weeks, including Wednesday's session, but he has been handling full workloads in games and is averaging 61 scrimmage yards per game this season while having scored his first touchdown of the season in this past Sunday's loss to the Ravens. He's set to continue leading Tennessee's backfield Sunday against the Texans in a clash between winless AFC South teams.

White (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.

White was sidelined all of last week before missing this past Sunday's game versus the Colts in London while dealing with a shoulder injury. He maintained his activity level from Wednesday, as did fellow RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin). With the Commanders waiving rookie Kaytron Allen on Thursday, the team currently has just Croskey-Merritt, White and Austin Ekeler at the position on the active roster.

Love (ankle) was in uniform and participating during the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Love is dealing with the second ankle injury of his young career in the wake of this past Sunday's loss at the Giants. He was able to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday and appears as if he'll be listed as at least that one day later. Thursday's practice report will reveal his activity level.

Wright (foot) showed up as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Wright practiced without limitations Wednesday but took a step back Thursday. He missed Miami's Week 3 loss to the Chiefs due to a foot injury but returned in Week 4 against the Vikings. Wright was outplayed by Ollie Gordon against Minnesota, and Gordon is likely in line to get the majority of rushing opportunities Sunday against the Bengals, regardless of Wright's status.

Kamara (back) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Kamara was held out of Wednesday's walkthrough due to a back injury, but his upgrade in activity one day later is a decent sign that he's trending in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation.