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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.

Jones (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Jones thus far has had a cap on his reps to begin Week 14 prep due to the shoulder issue that caused an early departure from this past Sunday's defeat in Seattle. He's been listed with shoulder injuries on Vikings practice reports since Week 10, but he's been able to suit up each of the last four games, notching 53 touches for 232 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD during that span. Jones' status will continue to be watched as the weekend approaches to see how he'll be listed ahead of Sunday's game versus the Commanders. Jordan Mason is on hand to handle a full workload if Jones is unable to.

Rodgers (left wrist) practiced fully Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Rodgers logged a 'DNP' on Wednesday as he continues to work through a left wrist fracture that he sustained in Week 11, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. When asked if he feels like his wrist is healing, and if he anticipates making any tweaks to the cast and stabilizer that he used this past Sunday against the Bills, Rodgers said Wednesday, "Yeah, I hope so. ... It's definitely healing. I appreciate the extra day off." The QB's return to a full practice Thursday sets the stage for him to start Sunday's game against the Ravens, with both teams heading into Week 14 action at 6-6, which puts them atop the AFC North standings.

Little (concussion) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

The starting left tackle has been a non-participant in consecutive practices, meaning he will have just one more chance this week to improve his chances of suiting up in Sunday's matchup against the Colts. If Little is unable to clear concussion protocol, Cole Van Lanen, who replaced Little after his injury in last Sunday's victory over the Titans, will likely start at left tackle Sunday against Indianapolis.

Jacobs (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Jacobs continues to deal with a lingering bone bruise in his knee that sidelined him Week 12 against the Vikings, but he returned last Thursday at Detroit and reeled off 91 yards from scrimmage on 18 touches. Friday's injury report will reveal if he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's showdown with the Bears or cleared for action entirely.

Lloyd (chest) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Lloyd upgraded to a full participant in practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. The middle linebacker picked up a chest injury in last Sunday's win against the Titans, but he's just as quickly shaken the injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. Lloyd's ability to participate in full likely extinguishes any hopes Ventrell Miller may have had about an increased defensive snap share this coming week.

McCarthy spoke to the media Thursday, indicating that he's out of the concussion protocol, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

McCarthy emerged from a Week 12 loss at Green Bay with concussion symptoms and entered league protocol, resulting in him missing this past Sunday's defeat in Seattle. After logging full practices Wednesday and Thursday and subsequently holding a media session, he's gained clearance from an independent neurologist and thus is set to return to action Sunday versus the Commanders.