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Duggar (hand) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Duggar popped up on the injury report Thursday with a hand injury, and the inability to practice may be a sign he will not be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Ravens. The strong safety played 99 percent of defensive snaps in last Sunday's game against the Bills and logged five tackles (one solo) in the loss. If Dugger is ultimately unable to play, Chuck Clark will likely start Sunday against Baltimore.

Evans (collarbone) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Evans maintained his activity level from Wednesday's walkthrough as he seeks his first game action since he sustained a broken collarbone Week 7 at Detroit. The Buccaneers opened up his practice window to return from injured reserve Wednesday, after which coach Todd Bowles told Brianna Dix of the team's official site, "Physically, he is fine. He's been running and everything. ... We have to see him in the football atmosphere, running routes pattern-wise. He has to get acclimated to that, so it will be good to see him tomorrow." Evans' limited session one day later indicates he has some work to do to prove his health, and Friday's injury report will provide insight into his potential to return Sunday against the Saints. Fellow WR Jalen McMillan (neck) also was designated for return from IR this week and has been limited like Evans, so both of them seemingly have a chance to play this weekend.

Watt (toe) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Watt did not practice Wednesday but his upgrade to full participant Thursday essentially eliminates any doubts about his ability to suit up for Sunday's divisional clash against the Ravens. The 31-year-old logged just 1.0 sacks in three matchups with the Ravens during the 2024 regular season and postseason.

Mayfield (left shoulder) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Mayfield has been dealing with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder since the midpoint of a Week 12 loss at the Rams, but he played through the issue this past Sunday versus the Cardinals, completing 18 of 28 passes for 194 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while turning six carries into 27 yards. He was among five key Buccaneers skill-position players to be limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, but all of him, RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) and WR Chris Godwin (fibula) bumped up to all activity Thursday, while WRs Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck), both of whom were designated to return from IR this week, again operated with a cap on their reps. Friday's injury report will reveal if either or both of Evans and McMillan have a chance to rejoin Tampa Bay's receiving corps Sunday versus the Saints.

Irving (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday.

One day removed from being limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a lingering shoulder issue, Irving handled all on-field work, indicating he's good to go for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Saints. In his first game action this past Sunday against the Cardinals since Week 4, he handled a 52 percent snap share and turned 19 touches into 81 yards from scrimmage and a rushing TD. Meanwhile, reserve RBs Rachaad White and Sean Tucker combined for five touches for 29 total yards, so this remains Irving's backfield moving forward.

Kincaid (hamstring/knee) was limited at practice Thursday.

Kincaid, who also was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, now has one more chance to practice fully in advance of Sunday's game against the Bengals. Per Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard, the tight end, who last saw game action Week 10, sported a knee brace on his left leg at practice Thursday as he continues to manage a hamstring injury, along with a knee issue that popped up on Wednesday's injury report.

Mekari (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Mekari suffered a concussion Nov. 28 and was unable to play in last Sunday's win over the Titans. The starting right guard upgraded to a full participant Thursday and seems to be ready to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Colts. With Chuma Edoga (calf) and Walker Little (concussion) both questionable, Mekari's presence back on the field will be a strong boost to the Jaguars' offensive line.

Olave (back) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Olave sat out Wednesday's session after his back injury from last week flared up after Sunday's defeat at Miami, as coach Kellen Moore told Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. One day later, Olave's ability to handle at least individual drills indicates that he's trending positively ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, and Friday's injury report will reveal if he carries a designation into the weekend.

Washington (hip) returned to a limited practice Thursday.

Washington didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to work a day later bodes well for his chances of being available Sunday against the Colts. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether the wideout heads into the weekend with an injury designation or fully cleared to face Indianapolis.

Edoga (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Edoga upgraded to a limited participant Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. The depth offensive lineman will have one more chance to practice in some capacity before Sunday's game against the Colts. With Patrick Mekari (concussion) and Walker Little (concussion) both questionable for Sunday as well, the lack of depth on the line may be a significant issue for the Jaguars going into a crucial divisional matchup.