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Anderson (ankle) was present for practice Thursday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Anderson didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to the field -- in any capacity -- would appear to have him trending toward active status in Week 13, assuming he ends up being officially listed as either a limited or full participant Thursday.

Crowder (ankle) ran routes at Thursday's practice, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

The Redskins officially kicked off Week 13 prep Thursday, and Crowder is on the field for the second day in a row. Among his routes, he performed a hard cut, after which he didn't appear to feel good, per John Keim of ESPN.com. While Crowder is taking steps toward a return to action, he may have to get through the week unscathed to suit up Monday at Philadelphia,

Chark (quadriceps) wasn't scheduled to participate in practice Thursday, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

With the rookie set to go down as a non-participant in the first two practices of the week, he appears to be trending toward a second straight absence Sunday against the Colts. While Chark sat out last week's 24-21 loss to the Bills, Keelan Cole reclaimed a regular role in three-receiver sets but was only targeted twice and recorded no receptions.

Diggs (knee) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Diggs was instead relegated to working out on the side while sporting a wrap on the left knee, which he likely tweaked in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Packers. The wideout's lack of involvement in team drills for back-to-back days doesn't offer much confidence about his health heading into the Week 13 tilt with the Patriots. Diggs may need to turn in a full practice Friday to avoid an injury designation heading into the weekend.

Coutee (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Coach O'Brien labeled Coutee as day-to-day following the Texans' 34-17 win over the Titans on Monday, but expressed optimism the rookie wideout would be able to shake off the hamstring setback in time for the Week 13 matchup with the Browns, per Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site. Coutee's involvement in the team's first practice of the week offers support for O'Brien's prediction, but it still seems likely that the receiver will carry an injury designation into the weekend regardless of what he's able to do at practices Thursday and Friday.

Hopkins (foot) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Hopkins was on the field for all but one of the Texans' 65 offensive snaps in the team's Week 12 win over the Titans. With no reported setbacks in that game, it's assumed his involvement in practice was limited for maintenance purposes. The wideout will likely be removed from the Texans' injury report before the end of the week and should be ready to fill his usual high-volume role in the passing attack Sunday against the Browns.

Smith (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Smith returned from a four-game absence in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Seahawks, playing just 13 snaps and failing to draw a target despite getting the start. His knee injury may have been less of a factor than the emergence of D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel (hamstring), the latter of whom didn't practice Wednesday. With Devin Funchess (back) still absent from practice and Damiere Byrd (arm) having been moved to injured reserve, Moore and Jarius Wright are only healthy wideouts in Carolina. There is some opportunity for Smith to handle a larger role in a favorable matchup Week 13 at Tampa Bay.

St. Brown was limited in practice Wednesday due to an elbow injury, Michael Cohen of The Athletic reports.

St. Brown matched his career high in targets with five in Sunday's 24-17 loss to Minnesota, turning them into three catches for 53 yards. He emerged from the contest with an elbow issue, but with two practices to go this week he has plenty of time to rid himself of a designation ahead of a matchup versus the Cardinals.

Cobb (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Michael Cohen of The Athletic reports.

Cobb was quite active in the portion of practice open to the media, taking part in all individual drills, per Josh Tolentino of The Athletic. Once the doors closed, though, Cobb likely was unable to participate during team drills. His upcoming availability would get a positive spin with a full session Thursday or Friday, but he appears destined to get a questionable tag yet again for a Week 13 matchup with the Cardinals.

Ridley (ankle/elbow) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Ridley was listed on the practice report with a thigh injury last week, eventually catching eight of 13 targets for 93 yards and a touchdown in a 31-17 loss to the Saints on Thanksgiving Day. He apparently picked up a couple more issues along the way, but his ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday puts him on track to play in Sunday's game against the Ravens.