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Smith-Schuster (toe) didn't practice Thursday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

That's the wideout's second straight absence, though Fittipaldo notes that offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner "sounded hopeful" that Smith-Schuster will play Sunday against the Ravens. Smith-Schuster will presumably have to practice in some capacity Friday for that to transpire, however.

Diggs (non-injury) practiced fully Thursday.

Diggs was away from the Vikings' team facility Wednesday with what was termed a "non-injury." Upon his return Thursday, he talked to the media about the absence, and in the process he told Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that he'll play Sunday against the Giants "if they (the Vikings) let me." By getting in a full session, Diggs clearly is healthy, so a decision on his game-day status may come down to whether missed meetings hurt his preparation for Week 5.

Campbell (abdominal) didn't practice Thursday.

Campbell succumbed to the abdominal injury in the Colts' Week 4 loss to the Raiders, missing a few plays as a result but ultimately remaining in the contest. The rookie's inability to practice either Wednesday or Thursday suddenly puts his availability for Sunday's game against the Chiefs in question, with more clarity on that front likely to come based on what he's able to do during the Colts' final practice of the week Friday.

The Bengals signed Irwin to the practice squad Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Irwin will look to impress as a member of Cincinnati's practice squad, leaving open the possibility of being called up to the active roster as a special teams contributor at some point during the season.

McLaurin (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Craig Hoffman of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.

For a second consecutive day, McLaurin's reps were capped as the Redskins prepare for Sunday's game against the Patriots. His listing on Friday's injury report will reveal his odds to do so. If McLaurin misses another game, Kelvin Harmon should scoop up many of his vacant offensive snaps.

Adams (toe) missed Thursday's padded practice, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Adams likely doesn't have to practice at all to be ready to go on game day, so his continued absence isn't too much of a concern. Still, he'd improve his chances to play Sunday at Dallas with some reps at Friday's session. If Adams eventually is ruled out, the Packers receiving corps will be composed of Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Geronimo Allison, Jake Kumerow, Darrius Shepherd and Allen Lazard.

Diggs was present at the team facility for Thursday's practice and said he intends to play Sunday against the Giants "if [the Vikings] let me," Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Diggs was absent from Wednesday's practice and appeared on the Vikings' initial Week 5 report with a non-injury designation, but the wideout acknowledged an illness kept him from showing up. Even if Diggs was in fact under the weather, it's apparent that he's not fully satisfied with his standing in the organization, as he told the assembled media Thursday that "there's truth to all rumors" when asked about his ongoing friction with the Vikings. Josina Anderson of ESPN reported Tuesday that the Vikings have thus far rebuffed trade inquiries into the receiver, so the expectation remains that he'll occupy his usual spot in the starting lineup this weekend. Diggs failed to eclipse three receptions or 50 total yards in the Vikings' first three games but turned in his best effort of the season in the team's Week 4 loss to the Bears, nabbing all seven of his targets and gaining 108 yards.

Perriman (hamstring) will be a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Perriman was forced out of Week 4's win over the Rams early in the first quarter due to a hamstring injury, and he hasn't resumed practicing since. Unless the 2015 first-rounder is able to rebound in Friday's practice, he's trending towards sitting out Sunday's tilt against the Saints. Perriman has only three catches for 16 yards across four games, so an absence on his part wouldn't carry much fantasy impact.

Gallup (knee) will be a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Though Gallup's level of involvement in the Cowboys' second practice of Week 5 won't change from Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com relays that the wideout's activity Thursday will likely have greater bearing on his status for Sunday's game against the Packers than any other practice this week. Coach Jason Garrett should provide some follow-up information regarding what direction Gallup is trending as the weekend approaches, but at this stage, he should still be viewed as questionable. If Gallup is able to make it back from a two-game absence to suit up versus Green Bay, Devin Smith would likely be in store for the most significant decline in snap share among the Dallas receivers.

Bellamy (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

Bellamy is nursing a shoulder injury that first popped up mid-September. He's got a shot to play through the issue Sunday versus the Eagles, in which case Bellamy would slot into his usual role as a depth receiver and special teams asset.