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New York signed Drummond to its practice squad Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Drummond has found a new home just one day after the Lions dropped him from their practice squad. The rookie wideout signed with Detroit as an undrafted free agent this offseason, and he's appeared in one game thus far, playing eight total snaps (five offensive and three on special teams).

Seattle elevated Thompson to its active roster ahead of Thursday night's game against the Cowboys, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The Toledo product has bounced back and forth between Seattle's active roster and practice squad this season, and he's in line to appear in his seventh game of the year Thursday. Thompson has almost strictly played on special teams throughout his NFL career, with 125 of his 157 career snaps coming in that capacity.

Godwin was added to the Buccaneers' Week 13 injury report Thursday as a limited practice participant due to a neck issue.

Since he wasn't included on the initial Week 13 injury report released Wednesday, Godwin may have hurt his neck at some point during Thursday's practice session. Godwin will have one more opportunity to practice Friday before the Buccaneers potentially hand him an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Johnson didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Johnson reportedly arrived at the Steelers' facility and planned to take the field Thursday, but the team instead advised him to head home and get some rest and recovery rather than practicing at less than 100 percent health. Assuming Johnson is able to return to practice Friday, he should still be in good shape to play this Sunday against the Cardinals.

Wilson (shoulder) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Wilson is set to go down as a non-participant on the Cardinals' fifth practice report in a row, and unless he can get back on the field in some capacity Friday, he'll most likely miss a third consecutive game this weekend in Pittsburgh. In addition to Wilson, quarterback Kyler Murray could be down a couple other key passing-game weapons, as wideout Marquise Brown (heel) and tight end Trey McBride (groin) were also spectators at practice Thursday for the second day in a row.

Mingo was limited at Thursday's practice due to an Achilles injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Mingo is making a sudden appearance on Carolina's Week 13 practice report, leaving his status up in the air ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not he goes into the weekend with an injury designation.

Higgins (hamstring) was on the field in full uniform for Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Higgins hadn't practiced in any capacity since Nov. 8, when he was listed as a limited participant for that session before being listed on the injury report as a non-participant for the Bengals' next eight practices. He's missed three straight games along the way, but after getting back on the field Thursday, Higgins is taking a step toward a potential return to action this Monday against the Jaguars. The extent of Higgins' practice participation will be revealed later Thursday, but if he's able to take full reps at some point within the next three days, he should get the green light to play Week 13. If available in Jacksonville, Higgins will be on the receiving end of passes from new starting quarterback Jake Browning for the first time, as Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury Week 11 while Higgins was sidelined.

Douglas (concussion) isn't taking part in Thursday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

For the second time this season, Douglas is in concussion protocol after he exited this past Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Giants with the head injury. Douglas has opened Week 13 prep with consecutive absences from practice, and unless he takes a dramatic step forward in terms of activity Friday, he'll most likely be ruled out ahead of this Sunday's game against the Chargers. The rookie's potential absence this weekend could open up more reps out of the slot for JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton.

Boutte (shoulder) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Boutte was a limited participant Wednesday in the Patriots' first Week 13 practice while sporting a non-contact jersey, but he took a step back in terms of activity a day later. At this stage, the rookie out of LSU's availability for this Sunday's game against the Chargers is looking uncertain. Boutte was active for just the third time this season in this past Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Giants, logging 11 snaps on offense while finishing with one catch for eight yards on two targets.

Brown (heel) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Brown was able to play through a heel injury this past Sunday against the Rams, but he also hasn't practiced since last Wednesday. Perhaps Brown doesn't need to get any on-field work in order to be available for game day, but he now has just one more opportunity to practice before the Cardinals potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's contest in Pittsburgh.