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Head coach Nick Sirianni said Thursday that he had no update on the status of Barkley (shoulder) heading into the Eagles' first practice of the week, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Sirianni noted that the Eagles will release their initial Week 3 injury report following Thursday's practice, when it will be known whether Barkley is operating with any restrictions after he dealt with a stinger during this past Sunday's win over the Titans. The stinger kept him out for most of the first half, but he returned to the field for the start of the third quarter. However, Barkley didn't operate as a three-down player for the rest of that contest, finishing with four carries for nine yards to go with an 11-yard reception on two targets over just 12 total snaps.

Dowdle (toe) was out of his walking boot Thursday but wasn't in uniform at practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Dowdle took a step in the right direction by shedding the boot, but his status for Sunday's game against the Bengals remains murky at best since he has yet to practice this week. Jaylen Warren (shoulder), who was listed as a limited participant Wednesday, was in uniform again Thursday. If Dowdle ultimately sits, Warren would be in line to lead Pittsburgh's backfield, with Eli Heidenreich on hand in a change-of-pace role.

Warren (shoulder) was in uniform and participating during the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.

Warren was listed as a limited participant Wednesday and it remains to be seen whether he's able to upgrade to full participation Thursday, but it's nonetheless encouraging to see the running back practicing in some capacity. The same can't be said for Rico Dowdle (toe), who wasn't in uniform at Thursday's practice. Assuming Warren is ultimately cleared to play Sunday against the Bengals, he could see an uptick in touches if Dowdle sits. Eli Heidenreich rounds out Pittsburgh's running back depth chart.

Wright (stinger/foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Wright was forced out of Sunday's loss at San Francisco early with a stinger, and it looks like he might have picked up a foot issue along the way as well. He'll likely have to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Allen (hip) was a limited participant at the Jaguars' practice Wednesday.

Allen failed to reel in his only target while playing nine offensive snaps during the team's 20-13 loss to Denver in Week 2. The running back has been limited at practice on and off throughout the entire season while dealing with a hip injury, and he seems likely to be good to go Sunday versus New England.

The Rams placed Rivers (calf) on their injured reserve list Wednesday.

Per Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site, coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Rivers' calf injury is expected to keep him sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks. McVay also said the team plans to elevate either undrafted rookie Dean Connors or Jordan Waters from its practice squad for Sunday's game at Denver.

Gilliam (knee) was a limited participant at the Patriots' practice Wednesday.

Gilliam appears to have left Sunday's 20-3 win over the Steelers a little worse for wear, picking up a knee injury at some point during the contest. The fullback will have two more chances to log a full practice before the team's Week 3 matchup with Jacksonville.

Nwangwu (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Nwangwu did not practice at all leading up to Week 2 and missed the Jets' overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday. The running back and kick returner has missed every practice and game since sustaining a back injury on Sept. 11. Nwangwu was not placed on IR after the injury, so it is reasonable to expect the 28-year-old to return to the field by Week 4, even if he cannot increase his practice participation soon enough to play in the team's Week 3 contest against the Lions.

Holani (knee) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Despite rookie first-rounder Jadarian Price leaving this past Sunday's game at Arizona in the fourth quarter due to a chest injury, Holani experienced a downturn in snap share from Week 1 to 2 (46 versus 26 percent), and he also received two fewer touches (eight versus six), while fellow RB Emanuel Wilson racked up 21 carries for 92 yards in relief of Price. Both Price and Holani are kicking off Week 3 prep with a cap on their reps, so how they fare in practice Thursday and Friday likely will determine the breakdown of work Sunday in Washington.

Johnson (hamstring) practiced fully Wednesday.

Johnson thus is poised for his season debut Sunday against the Chargers after missing the first two games of the campaign due to a hamstring issue. Working behind James Cook and vying with Ray Davis for complementary RB reps doesn't afford Johnson much in terms of touches, as he's earned 170 in 44 regular-season games over the last three years as a member of the Bills.