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Schultz (knee/shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Schultz has been listed on Houston injury reports with the knee and shoulder issues for three straight weeks, but he's played in the previous two games and is on track to suit up once again this Sunday versus the Jaguars. The veteran tight end turned in one of his better performances of the season in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Broncos, finishing with six catches for 77 yards on eight targets.

Chubb (foot) was limited at practice Thursday.

Chubb was a non-participant in Wednesday's session, but his return to Thursday's practice bodes well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Jaguars. Friday's injury report will reveal whether the running back is able to practice fully to close the week, and in turn whether or not he carries an injury designation into the weekend. If he's available versus Jacksonville, Chubb would be in line to continue to work in a backfield timeshare with Woody Marks.

The Broncos signed Bandy to the active roster from the practice squad Thursday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Bandy was elevated for his 2025 debut during the Broncos' win over Houston in Week 9, a contest in which he secured his only target for 16 yards while also playing a minor role on special teams. Now that he's been signed to the 53-man roster, Bandy will be eligible to suit up for the remainder of Denver's contests this season, beginning Thursday night versus the Raiders.

Flott (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Flott is still awaiting official clearance from the concussion protocol, but practicing in full represents a significant step in the right direction. If he gains full clearance, including from an independent neurologist, Flott will handle his usual starting role at cornerback during Sunday's road matchup against the Bears.

Brown (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Thursday's full participation comes on the heels of Brown's limited session Wednesday. His progress is encouraging, but Brown still has to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, which includes an evaluation by an independent neurologist, in order to suit up Sunday against the Texans. Wide receiver Brian Thomas (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, so there could be more opportunities available for Brown on Sunday if Brown plays and Thomas doesn't.

The Dolphins waived Conner on Thursday.

Conner being cut is a clear sign that Miami expects Julian Hill (ankle) to be ready for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bills. It could also be extrapolated that the team is encouraged by the pass-catching chops Greg Dulcich displayed during Week 9's loss to the Ravens, when he secured all five targets for 49 yards, or that the recovery of Darren Waller (pectoral) is proceeding on track. Across nine regular-season appearances with Miami, Conner mostly contributed as a blocker while hauling in nine of 15 targets for 91 yards.

Kamara (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

For a fifth week in a row, Kamara is dealing with an ankle injury in advance of a game. In the previous four appearances, he's totaled 167 yards from scrimmage and no TDs on 44 touches. In the end, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Kamara enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest at Carolina.

Johnson (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Johnson had his practice reps capped Wednesday while he was nursing the shoulder issue coming out of the Giants' Week 9 loss to the 49ers, but the injury doesn't look as though it will be anything that prevents him from playing this Sunday in Chicago. The second-year tight end has settled into an elevated role in the New York passing attack in recent weeks, playing at least 80 percent of the snaps in each of the last five games while accruing a 17-173-4 receiving line on 28 targets over that stretch.

Fidone (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Fidone appears to have picked up a foot injury during practice, so his activity level during Friday's session will be informative as to his chances of being able to play Sunday versus Chicago. During New York's loss to the 49ers in Week 9, Fidone played a season-high 19 percent of offensive snaps, though he has yet to draw a single target this year.

Fannin (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Fannin wasn't on the Browns' initial Week 10 injury report, so the tight end's 'DNP' on Thursday is notable. Through eight games, Fannin leads the Browns in catches (38) and receiving yards (352), and if he's limited or out Sunday against the Jets, fellow TE David Njoku would be in line for added work, with Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates available to mix in.