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Pearsall (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pearsall has maintained his activity level in his first two official practices since he suffered a PCL injury in his right knee Week 4. He also told Vic Tafur of The Athletic on Thursday that he's "feeling like myself" now, but it remains to be seen how he'll be listed, if at all, on the 49ers' final injury report of the week Friday ahead of Sunday's contest at Arizona. If Pearsall is able to suit up this weekend, he'll be working with normal starting signal-caller Brock Purdy (toe), who practiced fully Thursday before coach Kyle Shanahan announced on KNBR San Francisco that the QB was returning to action.

Tom (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Tom has been working through a back issue since mid-October, so the fact that he's opened the week with back-to-back limited practices suggests that he should be available to play against the Giants on Sunday. Friday's practice report will determine whether Tom enters Week 11 with an injury designation.

Rich Cimini of ESPN.com suggests that Fields could be playing for his job Thursday night against the Patriots.

As Cimini notes, coach Aaron Glenn hasn't confirmed Fields as the Jets' Week 11 starter, but assuming that's the case, he'll be working without star WR Garrett Wilson (knee), who has been placed on IR. Fields has been held under 100 passing yards in three of his past four outings, a context that makes him a risky fantasy option versus New England, in any case. Per Cimini, Tyrod Taylor, who is past a recent knee injury, is lurking as a possible replacement in the event that Fields struggles Thursday.

Franklin-Myers (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

The back injury appears to be a new issue for the 2018 fourth-rounder, as he was omitted from Wednesday's injury report. The severity of the injury is unclear, but Friday's practice report should provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Chiefs on Sunday. Franklin-Myers' absence would result in more snaps at defensive end for Malcolm Roach, Jordan Jackson and rookie third-rounder Sai'vion Jones.

Horton (groin/shin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After Horton was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, his lack of activity one day later doesn't bode well just three days before Sunday's road showdown with the Rams. On a positive note, the other Seahawks wide receivers -- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (rest), Cooper Kupp (hamstring/wrist), Jake Bobo (calf) and Cody White (abdomen) -- included on Thursday's injury report all practiced fully. Horton's groin and shin injuries are threatening to sideline him for a second straight game, and Seattle may provide a ruling on his Week 11 availability as soon as Friday.

Sewell (ankle) practiced in limited fashion Thursday.

Sewell didn't practice at all Wednesday, so his level of involvement is a positive step. That sets him up to potentially suit up in Week 11 against the Eagles, though his practice participation Friday should provide a clearer picture.

Sherfield (toe) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Sherfield did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a toe issue; however, the injury doesn't appear to be severe, as he was able to practice Thursday without limitations. Given his full practice, he should be available for Sunday's AFC West clash against the Chiefs. Sherfield caught three passes (on four targets) for 21 yards through the first five games of the regular season, but he has not recorded a target over the Broncos' last five games.

Adams (oblique) was limited at practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Adams made an early exit from this past Sunday's victory at San Francisco with a back injury that eventually was reclassified as an oblique issue. Despite Adams not practicing Wednesday, coach Sean McVay relayed to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com that the Rams expect the 12th-year pro to play Sunday against the Seahawks. Adams thus has taken a step in the right direction to do so as of Thursday, but Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he has a designation ahead of Week 11 action.

Newman-Johnson (ankle) is active for Thursday's game against New England.

Newman-Johnson has been cleared to return from an ankle injury that prevented him from playing against the Browns on Sunday. He'll serve as the Jets' backup offensive guard during Thursday's AFC East tilt.

Harris (shin) practiced in full Thursday.

Harris was inactive in Week 10 against Jacksonville but logged full practice sessions Thursday and Friday. He should return to action and contribute primarily on special teams Sunday against the Titans.