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Vaki (groin) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Vaki has opened Week 9 prep with a pair of limited practices as he tries to return for his first game action since Week 3. If Vaki gets the green light to play Sunday against the Vikings, he could serve as Detroit's third-string running back, as Craig Reynolds (hamstring) has yet to practice this week.

Davis (illness) was listed as a full participant at Thursday's practice.

Davis practiced without limitations, indicating he has recovered from the illness that prevented him from practicing Wednesday. He has logged nine touches apiece in a pair of lopsided wins but hasn't exceeded two touches in any of Buffalo's other five games, so Davis isn't expected to play a significant role against the Chiefs on Sunday.

Haskins (hamstring) isn't practicing Thursday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

That's now five straight missed practices for Haskins since he hurt his hamstring against the Colts in Week 7. His status for Sunday's matchup versus Tennessee is in considerable peril, and whether he even has a chance to suit up in that game should be known upon the submission of Friday's final injury report. Kimani Vidal should continue to lead the Chargers' running-back corps regardless of whether Haskins is able to suit up, but another absence by the latter would likely result in Jaret Patterson being elevated from the practice squad again for the contest against the Titans.

Johnson (back) remained a non-participant at practice Thursday.

Johnson hasn't practiced or played since Week 7 against the Saints. Even on the off chance he recovers in time to suit up Sunday against the Bengals, Johnson would likely remain in a depth role behind D'Andre Swift (groin) and Kyle Monangai.

Jones was cut from the Seahawks' practice squad Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Jones had just been signed to the practice squad Wednesday, but his tenure on the team didn't last long. Myles Gaskin -- who had been released upon Jones' signing Wednesday -- returned to the practice squad upon Jones' departure Thursday.

Swift (groin) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

For the third week in a row, Swift is on the Bears' injury report with a groin issue. He's proceeded to play through the issue in both of the team's last two games, but Swift's availability for this Sunday's game in Cincinnati may be in more peril now that he's failed to practice in any fashion Wednesday and Thursday. What Swift is able to do in Friday's session will go a long way in determining his status heading into the weekend.

Pacheco (knee) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

With consecutive DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday due to an MCL sprain in his right knee, Pacheco is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, and it's possible that he'll be ruled out as soon as Friday. If Pacheco is unavailable this weekend, Kareem Hunt would be in line for more carries Week 9, per ESPN.com, with Brashard Smith and Elijah Mitchell backing him up.

Stevenson (toe) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.

With Stevenson kicking off Week 9 prep with two straight absences, the running back's availability for Sunday's game against the Falcons could be in peril while he manages a toe injury. Before potentially ruling him out for Sunday or giving him a designation for the game, the Patriots will wait and see what Stevenson is able to do at Friday's practice. If Stevenson ends up missing his first game of the season, rookie TreVeyon Henderson could be primed to take on a heightened role this weekend as New England's lead option out of the backfield.

Davis (illness) is back at practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Davis seems to have recovered after missing Wednesday's practice, though it remains to be seen if he has any limitations Thursday due to his illness. The backup running is likely to suit up Sunday against the Chiefs.

Reynolds (hamstring) isn't practicing Thursday, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.

After being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Reynolds remains sidelined for Thursday's practice. Reynolds hurt his hamstring in the Week 7 Monday night win over the Buccaneers, and despite having had the Week 8 bye to recover, Detroit's third-string running back is in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Vikings.