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Skowronek (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Skowronek was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, but his status improved Thursday. It appears as though the kick returner will be able to return Sunday against the Jaguars following his one-game absence.

Beckham (hip) didn't practice Thursday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Beckham is tending to what Josina Anderson of USA Today reported as a posterior hip pointer in his lower back following the Rams' Week 12 loss at Green Bay. Consequently, Beckham's practice reps are being managed this week, with Thursday's absence preceded by an estimate of limited on Wednesday's injury report. He seems poised to enter the weekend with a designation, which will be confirmed after Friday's practice.

Metcalf (foot) practiced in full Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

One day removed from his limited listing on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Metcalf handled every rep as the Seahawks manage a foot issue that has bothered him since Week 4. While he produced no matter who was under center before the team's Week 9 bye -- a 39-580-8 line on 56 targets -- he's managed to haul in just eight of 20 passes for 70 yards and no scores over the last three games, all with Russell Wilson directing the offense. Metcalf and Wilson will attempt to get back on track Sunday against the 49ers.

Samuel (groin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

On a semi-positive note, though, Samuel was spotted working on the side with team trainers, according to Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News. While he's in line to miss at least one game as a result of the groin strain he suffered late in the 49ers' Week 12 win against the Vikings, Samuel may be further along in his recovery than expected. In any case, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, Trent Sherfield and Travis Benjamin will be the 49ers' wide receivers for the time being, with River Cracraft and Connor Wedington eligible to be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's contest in Seattle.

With Alvin Kamara (knee) and Tony Jones (coach's decision) inactive Thursday night against the Cowboys, Montgomery figures to see some backfield touches behind Mark Ingram in the contest, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

With both Kamara and Ingram (knee) out of the mix in last Thursday's game against the Bills, Montgomery logged six carries for 14 yards (while Jones had 16 carries) in addition to five catches on seven targets for 31 yards. This time around, Ingram is back in action and should lead the way, with Montgomery mixing in as a change-of-pace option, a context that could give him a degree of PPR utility Week 13.

Turner (undisclosed) is set to be available against the Saints on Thursday.

Turner was on the Cowboys' injury report all week leading up to Thursday's game, but the receiver will be active for the primetime contest. Expect Turner's presence to have a minimal impact on the Cowboys offense, as the team's top receivers, Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb, are set to return to the field.

Cooper (illness) is listed as active Thursday at New Orleans, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Following a bout with COVID-19 that forced him to sit out Weeks 11 and 12, Cooper managed one limited practice Wednesday, which was enough to prove his conditioning was up to par. He'll join forces with CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup to give the Cowboys their ideal wide receiver trio. Having said that, Cooper is expected to have his playing time managed early on to see how he reacts to game action, according to Ed Werder of ESPN. As a result, it's difficult to peg exactly what kind of workload Cooper can be counted on to handle in his return.

Beckham (hip) wasn't present at Thursday's practice, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

After logging a limited session Wednesday, Beckham's seeming lack of activity one day later may be maintenance-based as he deals with a hip issue. It was reported to be a "hip pointer" by Rodrigue, but Josina Anderson of USA Today clarified its nature, calling it a posterior hip pointer in his lower back. In essence, it isn't a standard injury, and the Rams, who are without Robert Woods (knee) for the rest of the season, appear to be making sure Beckham is as healthy as possible for a banged-up receiving corps.

Goodwin (foot/ribs) was held out of practice Thursday.

This marks Goodwin's second absence in a row to kick off Week 13 prep, the result of a pair of injuries. He joined Allen Robinson (hamstring) as non-participants, leaving Darnell Mooney as the healthiest of the Bears' top three wide receivers. Friday's practice report could clarify the state of Chicago's receiving corps heading into the weekend.

Darden (concussion) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

The 22-year-old picked up the head injury in Week 12 versus the Colts but appears like he will have a shot at being available for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons. He wore a non-contact jersey Thursday, so if he's able to take contact Friday, it would be an encouraging sign. Darden has operated mostly as a return specialist this season, racking up 212 kick-return yards and 87 yards on punts.