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Moss (foot) was in uniform for Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Moss didn't practice Wednesday, so his presence on the field a day later is a positive indicator ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants. The Bengals' upcoming injury report will provide added context on that front by clarifying Moss' official participation level Thursday.

Cook (foot/toe) is working on the side field at practice Thursday, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Cook appears destined to considered 'DNP' for a second straight day after having picked up foot and toe injuries during Buffalo's narrow Week 5 loss to Houston. The starting running back is reportedly considered 'day-to-day' entering a Monday Night Football matchup against the Jets, but he'll only have two more chances to officially participate in practice before receiving an injury designation for the Week 6 matchup. Ty Johnson and Ray Davis are next up for backfield touches for the Bills if Cook is forced to miss any time.

Stevenson (foot) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Stevenson didn't practice Wednesday, which sets the stage for Friday's session to loom large in terms of the running back's availability for Sunday's game against the Texans. If he ends up limited or out this weekend, Antonio Gibson would be in line for added Week 6 snaps, with JaMycal Hasty in reserve.

Sermon (collarbone) was present for practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Though top back Jonathan Taylor indicated to James Boyd of The Athletic that his ankle is feeling better at this stage, he wasn't spotted during the initial portion of Thursday's session. The Colts' upcoming injury report will clarify the official participation level of both Taylor and Sermon.

Taylor (ankle) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

While Taylor appears on track to be listed as DNP for the second straight day, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star relays that the running back indicated prior to practice that the "pain level has gone down tremendously" in his right ankle. Meanwhile, Taylor's top backup Trey Sermon (collarbone) didn't practice Wednesday but was present for Thursday's session.

Mixon (ankle) was present for practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

After not practicing last week, Mixon also was a DNP on Wednesday, but his presence at Thursday's session offers hope that the running back could be available Sunday against the Patriots. The Texans' upcoming injury report will reveal the official participation level of both Mixon and Dameon Pierce (hamstring), the latter of whom was limited Wednesday.

Akers may not be the Texans' lead back Week 6 against the Patriots, if the report from Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston that Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is expected to play holds up over the next few days.

Pierce, who has been sidelined the last four games, practiced Wednesday in a limited fashion, but head coach DeMeco Ryans was optimistic about the running back's chances to play Sunday. "He's done a great job with his rehab process and he's back out working, so we're expecting to have him ready to go for the game," Ryans said. Akers and Dare Ogunbowale have shared the backfield snaps while both Pierce and Joe Mixon (ankle) were unavailable the last four weeks. Akers has posted modest numbers during that stretch, including a rushing touchdown, a receiving score and several red-zone touches.

White was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury.

White has yet to reach the end zone through five games this season, but he's at least been more efficient on the ground the last two contests, averaging 6.0 yards on his 20 carries. Rookie fourth-round pick Bucky Irving has been nearly as crisp all season, with 5.6 YPC and a touchdown on his 44 rushes. Now that White has made an appearance on the Buccaneers' first Week 6 practice report, his status will need to be watched as the week continues to get a sense of his odds to suit up Sunday at New Orleans.

Miller (hamstring) was listed as a full participant for Wednesday's walkthrough.

Though Miller was deemed a full participant in the Saints' final two practices for Week 5 and wasn't listed with a designation Saturday, the team downgraded him to doubtful Sunday and then ruled him out ahead of Monday's game at Kansas City. As of Wednesday, he's been without restrictions in three straight sessions, but the team still has two weeks to make a decision to activate him from injured reserve. He'll still have a chance to make his season debut this Sunday versus the Buccaneers, though the Saints would have to activate him by Saturday at 4 p.m. ET in order to be eligible to play.

White (groin) didn't practice Wednesday.

White missed this past Sunday's loss to the Broncos and could be at risk of missing a second straight contest if he's unable to increase his practice activity Thursday and Friday. If White is sidelined for this Sunday's matchup with the Steelers, Alexander Mattisonwould be in store for another turn as the Raiders' lead back, with Ameer Abdullah taking on an expanded change-of-pace role.