NFL Player News

Daniels (left elbow) practiced fully Thursday.

As of Wednesday, Daniels hadn't been cleared for contact following the dislocated left elbow that he suffered Week 9 against the Seahawks, with coach Dan Quinn telling Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post that the Commanders were "going to take it all the way through Friday" to determine his potential to return Sunday at Minnesota. A full practice Thursday indicates that Daniels is on a path to do so, and the team's final Week 14 injury report Friday will reveal how he's listed, or if he has a designation at all. Marcus Mariota would start again this weekend if Daniels isn't able to suit up.

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

Walker upgraded to a limited participant Thursday after being unable to practice Wednesday. The improvement in his status signals that the starting defensive end is trending towards being able to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Colts.

Olave (back) returned to practice Thursday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that the back injury Olave dealt with last week flared up after Sunday's loss at Miami, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, resulting in an absence to begin Week 14 prep. Olave's activity level one day later will be revealed once the Saints post Thursday's practice report.

Wingard (concussion) did not practice Thursday.

Wingard failed to practice once again after missing Wednesday's practice. The safety will have one more chance to log some form of participation and clear the league's concussion protocol before Sunday's divisional tilt against the Colts. If Wingard is unable to play, Rayuan Lane may get the starting nod at free safety.

Downs (hip/knee) practiced fully Thursday.

Downs was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, but his return to a full session a day later paves the way for the wideout to be available Sunday against the Jaguars. He's caught two of his six targets (for a combined total of 54 yards) in each of his last two games and overall has recorded a 40-370-3 line on 60 targets in 11 games to date, a rate of production that gives him a degree of fantasy utility in an Indy passing offense that also features fellow WRs Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman and TE Tyler Warren.

Moore (illness/ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Moore upgraded to full participation Thursday after not practicing Wednesday due to an illness. The starting slot cornerback will be good to go for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Jaguars, a game that could be pivotal in determining the winner of the AFC South.

Lewis (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Lewis has logged less than 30 percent of defensive snaps in his last two outings after returning from a groin injury, and he's now been saddled with an ankle injury. The defensive end's upgrade to limited participation is a good sign that he will be able to suit up for a third consecutive game, though he'll likely continue to see a similar amount of playing time.

Offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Thursday that he expects Jackson (ankle) to play Sunday against the Steelers, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

After being limited Wednesday by an ankle injury, Jackson didn't practice Thursday, which sets the stage for what the star QB does Friday to loom large in terms of his Week 14 status. A return to practice, in any capacity, would put Jackson on track to be available this weekend, but if ends up sidelined, Tyler Huntley and Cooper Rush are next in line for the Ravens' signal-caller reps.

Sampson (calf) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

With back-to-back 'DNP' listings on tap, Sampson will have one more opportunity to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. If the running back is unavailable this weekend, Jerome Ford would figure to see added snaps behind starting RB Quinshon Judkins, with Raheim Sanders also on hand.

Odunze (foot) didn't take part in Thursday's practice.

Odunze now hasn't managed any on-field work at the midpoint of Week 14 prep, allowing him only one more opportunity to mix into drills before the Bears potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's game at Green Bay. If Odunze is inhibited or sidelined this weekend, DJ Moore, Luther Burden and Olamide Zaccheaus would be the main options to see work in three-wide formations.