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Braswell (foot) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday after missing Wednesday's walkthrough.

The linebacker suffered the injury during last week's loss to the Bills. Braswell appears to be trending in the right direction as Sunday's matchup with the Rams approaches, though his status Friday will be worth monitoring.

Beal (concussion) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Beal suffered a concussion in the team's 41-22 win over the Cardinals in Week 11, so it comes as no surprise that he opened the week on the sidelines at practice. The defensive lineman will have to clear concussion protocol in order to play in Monday night's matchup with the Panthers. Beal will have two more chances to return to practice and clear protocol before the contest.

Reddick (ankle/knee) did not participate in practice Thursday.

The pass rusher also missed Wednesday's walkthrough and Tampa Bay's last three games. That streak looks likely to extend to four Sunday against the Rams, unless Reddick can manage to hit the practice field Friday.

Gifford (hip/neck) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Gifford popped up on the injury report to open the week with hip and neck issues, which he may have suffered in Week 11 against the Cardinals. With the 49ers playing the Panthers on Monday Night Football in Week 12, the linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice prior to the contest.

Dean (hip) missed practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's walkthrough as well.

The cornerback suffered the injury in Week 11 against the Bills and looks likely to miss Week 12 versus the Rams. Dean will probably need to participate in some form Friday to have a chance to play Sunday night in Los Angeles.

Dorlus (oblique) was a full practice participant Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Dorlus has been dealing with an oblique issue since Week 11 prep, though it didn't prevent him from suiting up this past Sunday versus Carolina. The second-year defensive tackle was limited in practice Wednesday this week, and his return to full participation Thursday suggests he'll be good to go Sunday against New Orleans. Dorlus has logged a defensive snap count north of 50 percent in two of the Falcons' past three contests.

Deablo (forearm) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Deablo is still on IR but is in the final stages of recovery from the broken forearm he suffered in Week 7 against San Francisco. Falcons coach Raheem Morris sounded optimistic about Deablo being activated in time to return to action this Sunday against the Saints, saying, "I don't want to act like I'm going to activate him and not see him. I hope we're going to see him unless something otherwise says something." Deablo has been wearing a cast on his arm during practice, and he could return to game action while continuing to do so.

Alford (concussion) practiced in full Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Alford suffered a concussion in Week 10 against Indianapolis and didn't play against Carolina this past Sunday. He began prep this week with a limited session, then upgraded to full Thursday. Alford thus seems in line to return to action in Week 12 against the Saints, though he'll first need to clear concussion protocol if he hasn't done so already.

Watts (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Watts didn't practice Wednesday while recovering from an illness. His return to full participation Thursday suggests he'll be good to go for Sunday's game against New Orleans. Watts has played every defensive snap for Atlanta since Week 6.

Humphrey (finger) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Humphrey missed Sunday's win over Cleveland due to a finger injury he suffered against Minnesota in Week 10. The veteran defensive back returned to practice in limited fashion Wednesday this week, and his full participation Thursday suggests he's past the issue. Humphrey should thus be able to resume his regular role as the Ravens' starting slot cornerback.