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Samuel (heel) did not practice Thursday.

Samuel managed to play through his heel injury in Washington's last two games, but his status now looks legitimately up in the air for Week 7 after back-to-back missed practices. It's possible the Commanders are simply taking a cautious approach to Samuel's activity level, but he may have to return as at least a limited participant Friday in order to have a realistic shot at suiting up for Sunday's road matchup against the Cowboys. Meanwhile, Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice but downgraded to being deemed a non-participant Thursday.

Moore (hip/groin) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

This is a notable development considering Moore was hospitalized following Monday's win at Washington for further medical evaluation. Coach Ben Johnson revealed the concern to be a groin injury Tuesday, and Moore then didn't take part in Wednesday's walkthrough due to listed hip and groin issues. In the end, Friday's practice report will unveil Moore's odds to suit up Sunday against the Saints.

Reynolds (hip) upgraded to limited practice participation Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Reynolds didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to practice Thursday was a welcome sight for a Jets team that's expected to be without Garrett Wilson (knee) against the Panthers on Sunday. Reynolds is less than fully healthy himself but could work as the top option in the Jets' underwhelming receiving corps if he gains clearance to suit up Sunday.

Jeudy (knee) remained limited in practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Jeudy has logged back-to-back limited practices, so his participation level in Friday's practice will bear monitoring ahead of Sunday's home game against the Dolphins. If Jeudy faces any physical limitations against Miami, Isaiah Bond, Jamari Thrash and Malachi Corley could earn larger roles in Cleveland's inexperienced wide receiver room.

McLaurin (quadriceps) didn't practice Thursday.

McLaurin was listed as something other than a non-participant for the first time since injuring his quad Week 3 by being limited at Wednesday's walkthrough. His downgrade to no activity one day later may be related to maintenance, but he now has just one more session this week to prove his health. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not McLaurin has a chance to return to action Sunday at Dallas.

Hyatt (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Hyatt has now logged back-to-back practices due to an ankle issue, meaning he'll likely have to upgrade to full reps Friday in order to avoid an injury designation for Week 7. With Darius Slayton (hamstring) still not practicing and Malik Nabers (ACL) out for the year, Hyatt will figure to benefit from increased opportunities on offense as long as he's able to gain clearance for Sunday's road contest against the Broncos. The 2023 third-round pick recorded his first catches of the year during New York's win over the Eagles in Week 6, in which he secured three of five targets for 17 yards.

Slayton (hamstring) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton appears to be trending toward a second straight absence due to his lingering hamstring issue, as he hasn't practiced in any capacity since suffering the injury Week 5 versus the Saints. He'll have one final opportunity to get back on the practice field Friday, at which point New York will assign him a preliminary injury designation for Week 7. Jalin Hyatt (ankle), who remains limited in practice, will benefit from increased opportunities if Slayton remains sidelined Sunday at Denver, and Lil'Jordan Humphrey will likely be elevated from the practice squad again.

Coker (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Coker was also a full participant throughout Week 6, though Carolina has yet to activate him from IR to the 53-man roster. It appears, by all accounts, that Coker is healthy enough to take the field for Sunday's road matchup against the Jets, but the Panthers haven't yet committed to his Week 7 status.

Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly expects Meyers (knee/toe) to practice Thursday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Meyers, who logged a 90 percent snap share in a Week 6 win over the Titans, didn't practice Wednesday, but his anticipated presence a day later bodes well for his chances of being available Sunday against the Chiefs. The Raiders' upcoming injury report will clarify the wideout's official participation level Thursday.

Ridley (hamstring) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

That also was the case a day before, and with Ridley poised to record another DNP on Thursday, what the wideout is able to at practice Friday, if anything, will be pivotal with regard to his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Patriots. If Ridley is sidelined this weekend, Van Jefferson would likely see an expanded role Week 7, provided he's available after being limited by an ankle issue Wednesday.