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Browning (concussion) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Browning has missed the Cardinals' last two games while in the league's concussion protocol. Thursday marks the linebacker's first practice in any capacity since he suffered the concussion, a good sign for his chances to suit up for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Melton (heel) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Melton was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but he apparently suffered a setback with the heel injury he likely sustained during the Cardinals' Week 12 overtime loss to the Jaguars. The downgrade in practice participation is a bad sign for the starting cornerback's chances to suit up for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Sweat (eye) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Sweat missed Wednesday's practice with an eye injury, one he sustained and played through in last Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. The upgrade to full participation means the starting defensive end is likely good to go for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Kennedy caught all four of his targets for 36 yards in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers. He added 102 total return yards on three kickoff and one punt return.

Brought up from the practice squad for the second time this season with Kalif Raymond (ankle) sidelined but actually active this time around, Kennedy got thrust into a bigger offensive role than expected after Amon-Ra St. Brown left the game in the first quarter and didn't return due to an ankle injury of his own. The four grabs were a career high for Kennedy, who came into the contest with a 14-195-0 line on 26 targets over 24 NFL games, all with Detroit. St. Brown could end up missing another week or two, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic, which could land Kennedy in a regular spot in three-wide sets alongside Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa in a Week 14 clash with the Cowboys.

Brown (groin/knee) was listed as full on Thursday's injury report.

One day removed from being limited after his practice window opened earlier this week, Brown already is back to all listed activity, but it remains to be seen if the Commanders will activate him from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos. Such a transaction will need to occur by Saturday afternoon, assuming the team doesn't rule him out on Friday's practice report.

TeSlaa caught both of his targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers.

The rookie had all but disappeared from the game plan, catching just one of four targets for 11 yards over the previous seven games, but TeSlaa got a golden opportunity when Amon-Ra St. Brown left the Thanksgiving game in the first quarter with an ankle injury and didn't return. TeSlaa took advantage, hauling in a 17-yard TD from Jared Goff in the third quarter for his third score of the season on only six receptions. Per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic, coach Dan Campbell suggested after the loss that St. Brown would likely miss a game or two, and with tight end Sam LaPorta (back) and veteran wideout Kalif Raymond (ankle) already on the shelf, TeSlaa could find himself working as Detroit's WR2 behind Jameson Williams in Week 14 against the Cowboys.

Wyatt (ankle) suffered a severe ankle injury that will likely keep him sidelined the remainder of the season in Thursday's game against the Lions, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Wyatt was carted off during the fourth quarter of Thursday's Thanksgiving victory over the Lions, and the injury appears to be just as severe as initially feared. If the starting defensive tackle's season is indeed over, Karl Brooks (ankle) and Nazir Stackhouse will likely be called on to step into expanded roles.

Williams caught seven of 10 targets for 144 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers. he also lost five yards on his only carry.

Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) left the game in the first quarter and didn't return, pushing Williams into the WR1 role for the Lions. The fourth-year player didn't disappoint, setting new season highs in catches and receiving yards while hauling in his fourth TD in the last five games on a 22-yard toss from Jared Goff in the second quarter. Per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic, coach Dan Campbell suggested after the game that while St. Brown's ankle injury wasn't believed to be too serious he could miss a game or two, so Williams could head into a Week 14 clash with the Cowboys' shaky secondary as the clear top downfield option for Goff. On the season, Williams has delivered a 38-706-6 line on 61 targets through 12 contests.

Tucker (knee) practiced fully Thursday.

After logging a limited session Wednesday, Tucker's return to a full practice a day later sets the stage for him to be available Sunday against the Chargers. With seven catches (on 18 targets) for 75 yards and a TD over his last two games, Tucker's recent level of involvement in the Raiders offense gives him a degree of fantasy utility heading into Week 13 action. Overall, the 2023 third-rounder has compiled a 41-530-5 line on 64 targets through 11 games.

Crosby (knee) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Crosby upgraded to a full participant Thursday after being limited in Wednesday's session. The starting defensive end has been nursing a persistent knee injury throughout the season but hasn't missed any time. Barring any setbacks, Crosby's full participation status means he is likely good to go for Sunday's game against the Chargers.