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Kupp (hamstring/heel) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Kupp thus logged his first on-field work in exactly one week, potentially putting him on a path to miss just one game as a result of hamstring and heel injuries. Meanwhile, all of Tory Horton (groin/shin), Jake Bobo (calf) and Dareke Young (quadriceps) didn't practice Thursday, leaving the Seahawks with just two healthy wide receivers in Jaxon Smith-Njigba and newcomer Rashid Shaheed. Friday's practice report will reveal who among the quartet will have a chance to be available alongside Smith-Njigba and Shaheed this Sunday against the Cardinals.

Locke (neck) is active for Thursday's Week 10 matchup against Las Vegas.

Locke missed last Sunday's win over Houston due to a neck issue, but it appears that his absence won't extend beyond one game. Locke's return will most impact Denver's special-teams unit, as the safety logged just 12 defensive snaps (as opposed to 128 snaps on special teams) over the club's first eight contests.

Herbert (groin) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Herbert wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so it's possible he's dealing with a groin injury. The 27-year-old running back signed with the Jets in early October and has acted as a depth piece since, behind starter Breece Hall, Isaiah Davis and Kene Nwangwu.

Nacua (chest) practiced in full Thursday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Nacua noted as much and also relayed that his ribs "feel good" after making an early exit from this past Sunday's win against the Saints. Coach Sean McVay told Grosbard on Wednesday that scans of Nacua's ribs came back negative, and after following up a limited showing to begin Week 10 prep with no restrictions one day later, he's in the clear ahead of Sunday's road showdown with the 49ers.

Pearsall (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

However, Pearsall was able to run on the side for a second week in a row, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. With no on-field work to speak of so far this week, Pearsall seems hard-pressed to play Sunday versus the Rams, but a return to drills in some capacity Friday could set him on a course for his next game action Week 11 or beyond.

Purdy (toe) remained limited at Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

GM John Lynch told KNBR San Francisco on Thursday morning that Purdy is handling more and more work on a weekly basis as he seeks his first game action since Week 4 due to a turf toe injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan then relayed on KNBR on Thursday afternoon that Purdy is drawing closer to a return, and the 49ers ultimately will make a decision on that front Friday. It's unclear if Purdy will start Sunday against the Rams if he's cleared, but Shanahan consistently has been naming the starter between Purdy and Mac Jones when the team's final injury report needs to be posted, so that at least should become known sooner than later.

Reynolds (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

Reynolds has recorded back-to-back limited practices after missing Week 9 with a hamstring injury. If he can maintain or improve his participation level Friday, the 29-year-old running back could be on track to return in Week 10. Reynolds would very likely be set for light duty should he suit up, as he's seen scant action behind the star running back duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

Saylors (back) did not participate in practice Thursday.

Saylors did not appear to suffer an injury in Detroit's Week 9 matchup against the Vikings, but he was limited in practice Thursday. Should the 25-year-old reserve running back and kickoff returner be unable to return to practice Friday, he will be at risk of missing Sunday's matchup against Washington.

McManus (right quadriceps) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Three days removed from coach Matt LaFleur giving McManus a vote of confidence as the Packers' placekicker, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, McManus had no practice limitations for the first time since tweaking his right quad during Week 6 prep. Since sitting out Weeks 6 and 7, McManus hasn't exactly been crisp, making four of seven field-goal attempts and all four point-after tries. The Packers still have two kickers on their active roster -- also, Lucas Havrisik -- but it appears McManus will log a third consecutive appearance Monday against the Eagles.

Watson (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Watson was joined by fellow WRs Matthew Golden (shoulder) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) as limited, while Savion Williams wasn't able to practice at all to begin Week 10 prep due to a foot injury. Watson's restrictions Thursday likely are related to maintenance of the right knee that suffered a torn ACL in Week 18 of last season, but in his two appearances during the 2025 campaign since being cleared to play, he's struck for six catches (on eight targets) for 143 yards and no touchdowns. Watson will have two more chances to practice fully this week before the Packers potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Monday's contest against the Eagles.