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Jefferson (toe) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Jefferson remained that way as the Vikings got back on the practice field in preparation for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys. He told Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Thursday that his toe is OK, so his limitations this week appear to be precautionary. Friday's report will reveal whether or not Jefferson heads into the weekend with an injury designation.

With Mecole Hardman (abdomen) having landed on injured reserve Thursday, Toney figures to see added opportunities in the coming weeks, Charles Goldman of the USA Today reports.

Hardman isn't eligible to return to action before Week 15, so Toney should see his share of snaps in the meantime, beginning with Sunday night's game against the Chargers. In his second contest for the Chiefs since coming over in a trade with the Giants, Toney hauled in four of his five targets for 57 yards and a TD and rushed twice for 33 yards in the team's Week 10 win over the Jaguars.

Valdes-Scantling (illness) returned to a limited practice Thursday.

Valdes-Scantling missed Wednesday's practice, so his return to the field Friday bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday night against the Chargers. If he upgrades to full participation Friday, Valdes-Scantling could approach the contest minus an injury designation, and if so he'd be in line for a key role for Week 11, with JuJu Smith-Schuster iffy due to a concussion and Mecole Hardman (abdomen) having been placed on IR on Thursday.

Hardman (abdomen) has been placed on IR by the Chiefs.

With Hardman on IR and set to miss at least four games, as well as JuJu Smith-Schuster dealing with a concussion and iffy for Week 11 action, Kadarius Toney, Justin Watson and Skyy Moore are candidates to see added snaps Sunday night against the Chargers alongside Marquez Valdes-Scantling (illness). Hardman won't be eligible to return to action before Kansas City's Week 15 contest against the Texans.

Harry (illness) was listed as a DNP on the Bears' injury report Thursday.

Harry was ruled a healthy scratch ahead of Chicago's Week 10 loss to the Lions and did not carry any injury designation on the team's injury report Wednesday. While the nature and severity of this ailment are still unknown, the 24-year-old will have two full days to get healthy before Sunday's game against the Falcons. Harry has caught four of five targets for 44 yards and touchdown over three games this season, and he'll likely play a deep-reserve role when available moving forward.

Parker (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Parker sat out the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Colts, but in the wake of the team's subsequent bye, the wideout has logged back-to-back limited practices, which gives him a chance to suit up Sunday against the Jets. Unless Parker practices fully Friday, though, he figures to head into the weekend with a Week 11 injury designation.

Smith (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Smith logged a second consecutive capped session to begin Week 11 prep, as did fellow wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle). There's been no indication that Smith is in danger of sitting out Sunday at Indianapolis due to a knee issue, but Friday's injury report may provide a clearer picture of his upcoming availability.

Brown (ankle/rest) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

During the media-access portion of the session, both Brown and DeVonta Smith (knee) were spotted hauling in passes during individual drills, per Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Both wide receivers maintained their activity level for a second straight day, which, in Brown's case, isn't a surprise after he rolled his ankle during this past Monday's loss to the Commanders. In the end, Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Brown enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest at Indianapolis.

Collins (groin) returned to a full practice Thursday.

Collins was limited Wednesday, but his return to a full session one day later puts him on track to suit up and start opposite Brandin Cooks (hip/wrist) on Sunday versus the Commanders. In the Texans' Week 10 loss to the Giants, Collins caught five passes on a team-high 10 targets for 49 yards and a touchdown, and he'll once again be a focal part of the team's passing game Week 11 against a Washington defense that is allowing an average of 212.7 passing yards per game to date.

Samuel (shin) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

The Commanders may be exercising the utmost caution with Samuel after he was limited to five appearances with the team in 2021, capping his reps so far this week. He'll have one more chance to get back to all activity Friday before he potentially is handed a designation for Sunday's game in Houston. In 10 games this season, Samuel has combined for 617 yards from scrimmage and three receiving TDs on 69 touches.