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Gipson (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

The kickoff/punt returner suffered the injury in Week 12 against the Cowboys, missed practice the following week and then sat out the game against the Bears in Week 13. His return to practice could be a sign that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Chargers, though his status Friday and Saturday will still be worth monitoring. Gipson may get a chance to reclaim his kickoff and punt-return duties if he's able to suit up versus Los Angeles.

Crosby (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Crosby was unable to practice after he opened the week as a limited participant at Wednesday's session due to his ongoing knee issue. The defensive lineman will have one more chance to practice Friday before the team takes on Denver in Week 14.

Dotson (toe) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

It appears to be a new issue for the wide receiver, who played 31 offensive snaps on Black Friday against Chicago. Dotson's status will be worth monitoring as the practice week continues ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Chargers. The fourth-year pro has 11 catches for 206 yards and a touchdown this year.

Jackson (knee) didn't participate in practice Thursday.

On the same day the Commanders activated Jackson from IR, the fourth-year defensive end remained sidelined at practice. Washington waited until the last day of Jackson's 21-day practice window to activate him, so it seems both that the team expects him to play again this season and that Jackson's ramp-up is going slowly. With that and his consecutive DNPs this week in mind, it doesn't seem likely that Jackson will be ready to return to action Sunday versus Minnesota, though his status should be more clear upon the release of Friday's injury report.

Adams (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Adams went from being a full participant Wednesday to not practicing at all a day later with an apparent knee injury. It's certainly not a positive turn of events for the 30-year-old, and he'll have one more chance to practice Friday before the team takes on the Broncos in Week 14.

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

It appears to be a new issue for the wide receiver, as he was not listed on Wednesday's report. Weaver stands behind Marvin Harrison, Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch on the depth chart, but Harrison (heel) and Dortch (chest) haven't practiced yet this week. If both end up missing Sunday's game, Weaver could see significant playing time.

Luvu (shoulder) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Luvu has been dealing with a shoulder issue since mid-November but hasn't missed any games due to the injury. He was limited in practice Wednesday, but his ability to log a full session Thursday suggests the veteran linebacker will be ready to line up in his usual starting role against the Vikings on Sunday.

Bullard (ankle) was a non-participant at practice Thursday.

Bullard went backwards after opening the week as a limited participant Wednesday due to the ankle injury that has bothered him for the last two weeks. The safety's status for Sunday's matchup against the Bears is now in question, and he'll have one more chance to return to practice Friday.

Speights (ankle) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

The starting inside linebacker was limited Wednesday, but Rams coach Sean McVay maintains Speights is likely to play Sunday against the Cardinals, per Barshop. Speights has 56 tackles (28 solo) across 11 games this season.

Cooper (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Cooper was able to up his participation after opening the week with a limited session Wednesday due to a shoulder injury. The linebacker now appears to be set to play Sunday against the Bears, but he'll have one more practice Friday to fully prove his health.