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Williams (foot) didn't practice Thursday.

Williams initially was listed with a foot injury in advance of a Week 10 matchup with the Eagles, and while he played through it for three games, he hasn't taken part in any drills since Nov. 21. He thus appears in danger of missing a second contest in a row Sunday against the Bears, something that the Packers may confirm when they post their final Week 14 practice report Friday.

Jones (ankle/personal) did not practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Jones was a full participant in practice Wednesday while working through an ankle injury. Assuming that the personal reason for the defensive tackle's Thursday absence does not require his attention the remainder of the week, Jones should be set to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Jets. However, if Jones is ultimately sidelined, Kenneth Grant will likely see a larger share of defensive snaps.

Njoku (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Njoku, who also was limited Wednesday, was limited last Wednesday and Thursday before practicing fully Friday and heading into Week 13 without an injury designation. Chances are that cadence is repeated ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

McMillan (neck) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

The Buccaneers designated McMillan for return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he so far has logged a limited walkthrough and a capped practice this week. He's seeking his first game action since preseason Week 2 in mid-August, when he suffered three neck fractures and significant ligament damage in his neck that resulted in him wearing a neck brace for a lengthy span of time. McMillan may require a ramp-up period in order to be activated from IR, but Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not he even has a chance to play Sunday against the Saints.

Bateman (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.

Bateman worked fully Wednesday, but a limited session a day later makes the wideout's Week 14 status worth tracking for those who roster him in deeper formats. In the 10 games Bateman has played in this season, he's caught more than two passes only once, en route to compiling a 16-194-2 line on 32 targets.

Walker (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Walker downgraded to a limited participant Thursday after logging a full practice Wednesday. The diminishing participation indicates a setback and puts the wide receiver's chances of playing in Sunday's divisional matchup with the Steelers into question. The 24-year-old will have one more chance to upgrade his practice participation before the Ravens release their final Week 14 injury report.

Wicks (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Wicks previously was dealing with a calf issue that sidelined him in Weeks 8 and 9, but he's played through the injury in each of the last four games, compiling a 13-173-2 line on 21 targets during that span. An ankle concern has capped his practice reps so far this week, but he at least will have one more chance to get back to full Friday before the Packers potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's contest against the Bears.

The Lions placed Wright (neck) on injured reserve Thursday.

Wright joins fellow TE Sam LaPorta (back) on IR, meaning the former will miss at least the next four games. With all of Wright, LaPorta and Shane Zylstra (knee), the latter of whom was designated for return from IR this week but ruled out for Week 14 action, sidelined, Detroit's group of available tight ends Thursday against the Cowboys includes Ross Dwelley, Anthony Firkser and Hayden Rucci.

Dike (quad) practiced fully Thursday.

Dike was limited during Wednesday's session, but the wideout's return to a full practice Thursday clears the way for him to be available for Sunday's game against the Browns. Despite being on the field for 76 percent of the Titans' snaps on offense in the team's Week 13 loss to the Jaguars, Dike caught just one of his four targets for eight yards and carried once for one yard in the contest, though he did maintain his key role in the return game. In terms of his Week 14 fantasy lineup viability, Dike profiles as a hit-or-miss option in formats that don't factor in the yardage that he racks up as a returner.

Brooks (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Brooks moved one step closer to gaining clearance from concussion protocol by his upgrade in participation Thursday. Assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks, the reserve running back should be set to suit up behind Chase Brown and Samaje Perine for Sunday's road contest with the Bills.