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Brown (elbow) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

Brown was a new addition to the injury report Thursday. However, the 27-year-old does not appear to be too concerned with the injury designation, saying his elbow is "good", per Joe Person of The Athletic. The sixth-year pro plays a crucial role on Carolina's defensive line, and he's recorded 31 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and five passes defensed in the team's first nine games of the season.

Brown (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday.

Brown sat out the Eagles' last game Week 8 versus the Giants due to a hamstring injury, but after the team's Week 9 bye, he was back on the practice field without limitations and thus will be available for Monday's visit to Green Bay. In the two games prior to the aforementioned DNP, Brown totaled 10 catches (on 15 targets) for 201 yards and two touchdowns.

Johnson (leg) has been activated off the Raiders' reserve list and is expected to play Thursday versus Denver.

Johnson is set to make his season debut for the Raiders after missing the first half of the season with a leg injury suffered in training camp. The 30-year-old figures to be in the mix of a safety group which includes Jeremy Chinn, Tristin McCollum and Isaiah Pola-Mao.

Barkley (groin) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Barkley tweaked his groin at the end of a 28-yard run in the Eagles' last game Week 8 against the Giants, but after the team's Week 9 bye, he has no practice restrictions whatsoever. He thus is poised to resume leading Philadelphia's backfield Monday at Green Bay on the heels of his first 100-yard effort on the ground this season (150, to be exact).

Lions offensive coordinator John Morton said Thursday that he's hopeful to find ways to get TeSlaa the football more frequently in future games, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.

Morton's comments came after the rookie third-round pick matched a season low by playing just three snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings. The 6-foot-4, 214-pound TeSlaa has put his immense athleticism on display with touchdown receptions in Weeks 1 and 2, but he has just three total catches on the season and will need to see his snap counts pick up in order for the Lions to take full advantage of his physical gifts.

Washington (foot) practiced fully Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Washington didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to a full session a day later suggests that his absence was maintenance-related. In the Steelers' Week 9 win over the Colts, Washington led his team's tight ends in catches (four) and receiving yards (43) while logging six targets, but his production this season has been hit or miss due to the fact that Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth also are commanding their share of Pittsburgh's TE snaps and targets.

Ransom (illness) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Ransom was limited in practice Wednesday but appears to be on track to play after recording a full practice Thursday. The 23-year-old has served as Carolina's top reserve safety though nine games this season, accounting for 26 total tackles and one forced fumble over 294 total snaps (179 on defense and 115 on special teams).

Tremayne (hip) did not practice Thursday.

Tremayne wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so it's possible he's dealing with a hip injury sustained during practice. If the second-year pro isn't able to return to practice Friday in at least a limited capacity, all signs will point to him missing Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

Washington (foot) returned to practice Thursday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Washington didn't practice Wednesday, but his return Thursday is encouraging, though it remains to be seen if he'll manage to practice without limitations. Working as part of a rotation alongside Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith, Washington has accrued 127 yards receiving yards and one touchdown through eight games. He hasn't missed a regular-season game in his three-year career heading into Sunday's road matchup against the Chargers.

The Broncos have elevated Lewis from the practice squad for Thursday's matchup against Las Vegas, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Lewis was previously elevated for Denver's win over the Texans in Week 9, a contest in which he played six offensive snaps and was not targeted. The veteran tight end will get another chance to handle reserve duties versus the Raiders on Thursday Night Football, as Nate Adkins (knee) is sidelined for a second straight contest.