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Benford (toe) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Benford suffered a toe injury against the Chargers in Week 3 and didn't practice at all last week. After missing Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, the veteran cornerback was able to return to practice, albeit in a limited capacity, Thursday. The Bills play Monday against the Rams, so Benford will have two more days to try to ramp up to full practice participation and avoid an injury designation ahead of that contest.

Williams (ankle) did not participate at the Seahawks' practice Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Williams was limited to open the week at Wednesday's practice, but he was unable to participant one day later. He is dealing with an ankle injury, but head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that he expects Williams to play Sunday versus the 49ers. The defensive lineman will have one more chance to practice Friday and erase any concern about his availability for Week 5.

Campbell (knee) was limited during Thursday's practice.

Campbell didn't practice Wednesday, but he was out there in a limited capacity Thursday, which is an encouraging sign regarding his potential to play against Jacksonville in Week 5. The 22-year-old has had a fantastic 2026 campaign thus far, amassing 37 total tackles (24 solo), 1.0 sacks and one forced fumble (four games).

Mumpfield (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Mumpfield suffered a bruised shoulder in last Sunday's win over the Eagles but is fine ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Bills. With Puka Nacua back healthy alongside Davante Adams, Mumpfield has very minimal fantasy appeal.

The Packers signed Strong (hamstring) to their active roster from their practice squad Thursday.

Strong was tending to a hamstring injury early in the season, but now he's presumably back in game shape. Green Bay is dead last in rushing offense by a wide margin through the first four weeks of the season, so there's no great reason for the team not to give Strong a couple opportunities to tote the rock once he has acclimated himself. Over 14 games with the Browns in 2024, he carried the ball 26 times for 108 yards, and he caught 14 of 22 targets for 104 yards.

Blackmon (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Blackmon has played every defensive snap for New Orleans so far this season, but he appears to have hurt his shoulder in Monday's loss to Atlanta. With a pair of limited practices under his belt to begin Week 5 prep, Blackmon has a chance to suit up Sunday versus Minnesota, though he may enter the weekend with an injury designation if he's not able to practice in full Friday.

Parkinson (shoulder/knee) was limited in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

While Parkinson was limited to begin the week, coach Sean McVay said the plan is to ramp the tight end up throughout the week and have him available Monday night against the Bills, according to Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site. Parkinson missed last Sunday's win over the Eagles. With Terrance Ferguson (ankle) still sidelined, Parkinson would allow Tyler Higbee to focus on pass-catching duties at the position.

Thompson (quadriceps) did not participate at the Chargers' practice Thursday.

Thompson returned to practice Wednesday for the first time in multiple weeks, logging a limited session. The wide receiver has now taken a step back in his participation, failing to practice Thursday. Thompson expressed some doubt about his availability for Week 5 when he spoke with the media Wednesday, and he appears to be in danger of missing another contest while recovering from a quadriceps injury.

Gilliam (ankle) did not participate at the Patriots' practice Thursday.

Gilliam opened the week as a limited participant Wednesday, but he took a step backwards one day later. The fullback is nursing an ankle injury that he suffered in the team's Week 4 win over the Bills, and he'll have one more chance to practice before Sunday's contest versus Las Vegas.

Cross (illness) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Cross was able to manage a full practice despite being sick Wednesday, but he's now trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game versus the Giants. He'll probably need to practice in full again Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.