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Brandel (concussion) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

It's not clear if Brandel has officially cleared concussion protocol, but he's certainly trending in the right direction with his full practice session Thursday. He was said to be symptom-free as of Monday, though he logged a limited practice session Wednesday. Ultimately, Brandel should suit up Sunday against Washington as long as he has indeed cleared protocol by then.

Jackson (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

Jackson injured his ankle against Green Bay in Week 12 and missed this past Sunday's matchup against Seattle. He didn't practice to begin this week of prep, but a limited session Thursday improves his outlook for Sunday's game against Washington. Still, Jackson will probably enter the weekend with an injury designation if he isn't able to upgrade to full participation Friday.

Johnson (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday.

Johnson has missed the last two games after suffering the Lisfranc sprain in Week 11. He was originally expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, and he does not appear on track to make an early comeback at this point. Fred Johnson should start in his place again if he can't go Monday against the Chargers.

Kelly (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Kelly hurt his hip against Seattle on Sunday and began this week with a limited practice session. However, his ability to upgrade to full participation Thursday likely means he'll be good to go for this Sunday's clash against the Commanders. If that's indeed the case, Kelly should start at center, as usual.

Lindstrom (foot) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Lindstrom was added to the injury report Thursday as he continues to nurse the foot injury that's bothered him for the last month. The offensive lineman has yet to miss a contest this year, so he'll likely operate in his typical starting role at right guard again Sunday versus Seattle.

Epps (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

The safety was designated to return from injured reserve two days ago, opening his practice window. Now that he's able to practice, Epps might have a chance to play Monday night against the Chargers. Epps logged 15 defensive snaps and 119 special-teams snaps before suffering the injury in Week 8.

Darrisaw did not participate in practice Thursday due to a knee issue.

Darrisaw did not play in this past Sunday's loss to Seattle due to a foot injury, but he was able to log a full practice session to begin this week of prep. However, he's now listed with a knee issue that caused him to be sidelined entirely Thursday. Darrisaw underwent knee surgery last November and has frequently appeared on the injury report this season for maintenance of the issue, so that could be the reason for his DNP again this week.

Woods (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Woods was able to log a full practice Wednesday, so Thursday's session is a notable step backwards. The linebacker has missed the last three contests with the hamstring issue, so he'll look to get back to full participation at Friday's final practice of the week and play Sunday against the Seahawks.

Beachum (groin) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The starting right tackle missed practice Wednesday with the issue, though he's been following that routine for almost a month while playing through the injury in each ensuing game. The next step in his routine has been to return to limited practices Thursday and Friday, and it appears he's on track to reprise that pattern during Week 14 prep.

Ingram was claimed off waivers by the Texans on Thursday.

Ingram was cut loose by the Bills on Monday after Buffalo claimed Darius Slay on the open market. Ingram will now head to Houston, having produced six total tackles (five solo) over seven contests with the Bills this season. The 28-year-old will provide the Texans with an additional option at cornerback behind Derek Stingley while Kamari Lassiter (foot) could be set to miss some action moving forward.