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Nubin (neck) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Madelyn Burke of MSG Network reports.

Nubin was limited Thursday, but his full participation Friday suggests Nubin is ready to return after missing the previous two contests. Ahead of Monday night's game with the Patriots, the Giants will release their final injury report Saturday.

Melton (heel) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Melton was a limited participant Friday after suffering a setback that rendered him unable to participate in Thursday's session. The cornerback's ability to suit up for Sunday's game will likely hinge on whether he suffers another setback over the weekend. If the 23-year-old cannot suit up, Denzel Burke will once again play outside corner for the Cardinals, this time replacing Melton instead of fellow outside cornerback Will Johnson.

Dean (hip) is questionable for Tampa Bay's matchup versus the Cardinals on Sunday, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.

Dean was a full participant in Thursday's practice but will still carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup. The 29-year-old sat out the team's Week 12 loss to the Rams but has a chance to make his return against Arizona.

Banks (hip) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Madelyn Burke of MSG Network reports.

Banks was limited in Thursday's session, and the full practice puts Banks in position to play Monday night against the Patriots. With Paulson Adebo (knee) out since Week 7, Banks has started each of the past four contests, seeing the vast majority of his snaps on the boundary.

Slayton (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday.

Slayton and fellow WR Wan'Dale Robinson (ankle) have been listed as limited on both of the Giants' practice reports so far this week, meaning they'll have just one more chance to prove their respective levels of health before the team potentially gives them designations ahead of Monday's contest in New England. If Robinson is active Week 13, he'll be working with rookie QB Jaxson Dart, who cleared the concussion protocol Friday.

Robinson (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Friday.

Robinson and fellow WR Darius Slayton (hamstring) have been listed as limited on both of the Giants' practice reports so far this week, giving both of them just one more chance to prove their respective levels of health before the team potentially tags them with designations ahead of Monday's game in New England. If Robinson is active Week 13, he'll be on the receiving end of passes from Jaxson Dart, who cleared the concussion protocol Friday.

Woods (hamstring) is questionable for Tennessee's matchup versus the Jaguars on Sunday, Jim Waytt of the team's official site reports.

Woods has been sidelined for the last three games but should have a chance to make his return Sunday. However, Kevin Winston will make another start at safety if Woods ends up being unable to play.

Vidal will be the Chargers' top running back Sunday against the Raiders after Omarion Hampton (ankle) was ruled out for that contest, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.

The Chargers designated Hampton for return from injured reserve Tuesday, and he proceeded to be limited on all three practice reports before the team made a ruling on his status for Week 13. With Hampton still sidelined, Vidal will lead L.A's backfield for a seventh straight game. In the first six, he combined for 103 touches for 450 yards from scrimmage and three total TDs. Because Vidal is the only RB on the active roster, some combination of Jaret Patterson, Amar Johnson and Trayveon Williams will be brought up from the practice squad by Saturday afternoon.

Jones (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Jones likely picked up his quadriceps injury in the Jaguars' Week 12 victory over the Cardinals. Despite being able to log only limited sessions throughout the week, the starting cornerback is ready to take the field and continue his four-game streak of logging at least 70 percent of defensive snaps.

Hampton (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Raiders, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Hampton, whose 21-day practice window was opened Tuesday, was limited at practice this week, but he won't be activated from IR ahead of Week 13 action and thus will target a potential return to the lineup Monday, Dec. 8 against the Eagles. In Hampton's continued absence, Kimani Vidal once again is in line to pace the Chargers backfield this weekend, with Trayveon Williams, Jaret Patterson and Amar Johnson all options to come up from the practice squad. Per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com, Hampton revealed Wednesday that he is bouncing back from a left ankle fracture that he sustained Week 5, and the running back was sporting a yellow (non-contact) jersey in practice Friday, per Rhim. Meanwhile, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters that "it was a good week" for Hampton, "really beneficial, ramping up. Everything's on track to return, (but) not this week."