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Dobbins (knee) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Dobbins didn't play in the second half of the Ravens' Week 6 loss at the Giants after his surgically repaired left knee tightened up. He hasn't practiced in the interim, which isn't a great sign that he'll be available Sunday versus the Browns. In the end, the team could clear up Dobbins' status when it releases Friday's injury report, but Kenyan Drake, Justice Hill and even Gus Edwards (knee, currently on the PUP list) could be beneficiaries this weekend and beyond.

Taylor (ankle) indicated that he "felt good" after logging a limited practice Wednesday, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

Taylor, who practiced in a limited fashion Thursday and Friday last week, acknowledged that at that stage he "just wasn't moving right." Following Wednesday's session, the running back appears to be trending in the right direction, but Taylor likely will need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid a Week 7 injury designation.

Kelly (knee) was listed as a non-participant on the Chargers' injury report Wednesday.

Kelley's absence from practice is no surprise, as he's expected to miss extended time after suffering an MCL sprain during Monday's win over the Broncos. The third-year running back split carries with fellow backup Sony Michel over the first six weeks of the season, recording 23 rushes for 104 yards and a touchdown and seven receptions for 56 yards. It's unclear exactly how long Kelley will be sidelined moving forward.

Mostert (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Mostert played through the knee injury in a 24-16 loss to Minnesota on Sunday, taking 15 touches for 48 yards while playing 62 percent of the snaps on offense. He's played more than half the snaps in five straight games and more than 60 percent in three in a row, but his only big outing from a fantasy standpoint came in a blowout loss to the Jets a couple weeks ago. Assuming no problems with the knee, Mostert should again lead Miami's rushing attack this weekend versus the Steelers, this time with Tua Tagovailoa back under center to direct the offense.

Hill (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Hill apparently is ready to return after missing two games, while fellow running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) now appears uncertain for the Ravens' upcoming matchup with Cleveland. The Ravens relied on Kenyan Drake after Dobbins left a Week 6 loss to the Giants, and they could get Gus Edwards (knee) back from the PUP list soon. Prior to suffering his hamstring injury, Hill had emerged ahead of Drake as the No. 2 back behind Dobbins.

Dobbins (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com Dobbins' surgically repaired left knee tightened up during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Giants, so the running back's status will be worth tracking ahead of this weekend's game against the Browns. A return to practice Thursday on Dobbins' part would presumably put him on track to suit up this weekend, but if he's out or limited against Cleveland, Kenyan Drake and Justice Hill would be candidates to see added touches. Gus Edwards could also join the mix if he's activated from the PUP list later this week.

Williams (knee) was ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Williams will miss a second game in a row due to a knee injury, but James Conner (ribs) may be able to avoid that fate, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who told Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com on Wednesday that the second back is a game-time decision. Whether or not an active Conner would lead the backfield remains to be seen, but if he's limited or out Thursday, Eno Benjamin (foot) is line to handle much of the backfield reps after ending Week 7 prep with a full practice.

Benjamin (foot) practiced in full Wednesday and doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game versus the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

After opening Week 7 prep with back-to-back capped sessions due to a foot injury, Benjamin has gained clearance to lead Arizona's backfield again. Having said that, James Conner, who didn't practice this week due to a rib injury, was termed a game-time decision for Thursday by head coach Kliff Kingsbury, according to Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com. Ultimately, Benjamin's usage likely will come down to whether or not Conner is available, so the Cardinals' inactive list will be of keen interest when it's released about 90 minutes before an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If Conner joins Darrel Williams (knee) on the sideline, Benjamin would be in line for a similar workload to this past Sunday at Seattle, when he turned 18 touches into 65 yards from scrimmage on 62 of 71 offensive snaps. Meanwhile, rookie Keaontay Ingram earned the other nine plays on offense en route to three carries.

Conner (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday but is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Conner hasn't practiced since emerging from a Week 5 loss to the Eagles with a rib injury, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury noted Wednesday that the running back will be a game-time decision Thursday, per Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com. At the latest, Conner's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he joins Darrel Williams (knee) in street clothes, Eno Benjamin (foot) again will lead Arizona's backfield after capping Week 7 prep with a full practice.

Hines (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday.

Hines was also listed as a full participant this past Friday before being ruled out ahead of the Colts' game against the Jaguars on Sunday. Barring any setbacks, Hines is on track to suit up this weekend against the Titans, though how heavy a workload he might take on hinges in part on the status of Jonathan Taylor (ankle), who was limited at practice Wednesday. Meanwhile, No. 3 back Deon Jackson (quadriceps) -- who led the Colts' Week 6 rushing attack in the absence of Taylor and Hines -- logged a full session.