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Coker (ankle) doesn't have a game designation for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta after participating fully in Friday's practice.

Coker didn't miss a beat last Sunday after rolling his ankle in the first quarter, and he's now managed a full practice after being limited the previous two days. He played 95 percent of Carolina's snaps Week 1 prior to sitting out the final drive in garbage time.

Rush is expected to start Week 2 against Carolina after taking the Falcons' first-team reps Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Tua Tagovailoa (back) hasn't practiced this week, and Michael Penix (knee) apparently isn't ready to play. Rush completed just 12 of 22 pass attempts in Sunday's 20-13 loss at Pittsburgh despite sending 10 of those passes to RB Bijan Robinson, who accounted for 65.8 percent of the team's yards from scrimmage.

Burrow (back) was a full participant in Friday's practice and feels good, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

With back tightness having limited Burrow earlier in the week, his return to a full practice is a positive sign ahead of Sunday's game at Houston. Coach Zac Taylor didn't mention if Burrow will carry an injury designation, but the final injury report will reveal that Friday afternoon.

Flowers (hamstring) is practicing Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

After missing Baltimore's first two practices of the week, Flowers is giving it a go at the final session. He'll likely be listed as a limited participant, with Zrebiec reporting that Flowers "didn't appear to be doing much" during the early portion of practice.

Tagovailoa (oblique) isn't present for the start of Friday's practice, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Tagovailoa's continued absence from practice makes him unlikely to play in Sunday's game against Carolina. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't named his starter as of Friday morning, but it seems like either Cooper Rush or Michael Penix (knee) will get the nod, not Tagovailoa.

Pierce (heel) is practicing Friday after sitting out Thursday's session, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Pierce was held out of practice Thursday after logging full participation Wednesday. His quick return suggests the absence may have been a matter of rest/maintenance. Pierce now looks on track to play Sunday night at Kansas City.

Collins (hamstring) wasn't spotted at the start of Friday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

With Collins now absent from the media-access portion of practice after being listed as a non-participant Thursday, his status for Sunday's game against the Bengals remains in doubt. The Texans' final injury report may offer more clarity Friday afternoon.

Burrow (back) was on the field in uniform and throwing passes at the start of Friday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Listed as a limited participant the previous two days, Burrow told reporters that he plans to play this Sunday at Houston. His continued participation, even if it's in a limited capacity, suggests he's still on track to suit up.

Pittman (foot) wasn't present for the open portion of Friday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

The Steelers listed Pittman as a limited participant Wednesday before downgrading him to non-participation Thursday. The trend isn't promising, though it's still possible Pittman will get some work in before the end of practice Friday afternoon. The Steelers face the Patriots on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Sanders will remain the Jets' kicker for Sunday's game against the Packers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Blake Grupe remains on the active roster for the Jets, but for the second time in as many weeks Sanders will be brought up from the practice squad to handle the kicking duties. Sanders made three of four field-goal attempts -- his lone miss came from 54 yards -- and both of his extra-point tries in Week 1, and another steady showing would help him secure his grasp on the job.