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Kincaid (oblique) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Kincaid, who missed the Bills' Week 6 loss to the Falcons after being limited at practice three consecutive days, thus far has been unable to upgrade his participation level as Sunday's game against the Panthers approaches. Unless that happens Friday, he'll presumably carry an injury designation into the weekend. If Kincaid is limited or out versus Carolina, fellow TEs Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes would be in line for added snaps Week 8.

Palmer (knee, ankle) did not practice Thursday.

Palmer, who has yet to practice in any capacity since sustaining an ankle injury during Buffalo's loss to the Falcons in Week 6, is also managing a knee issue. For any chance of being cleared to play Sunday on the road against Carolina, he'll almost certainly need to get back on the practice field as at least a limited participant Friday. Curtis Samuel (ribs), who has been limited in practice, will stand to handle an expanded role on offense if Palmer misses time.

Moore (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Moore was able to take some reps in the Bears' second Week 8 practice after he was held out of Wednesday's session entirely while nursing a hip issue. The Bears haven't yet indicated that Moore's status for Sunday's game in Baltimore is in any jeopardy, but he'll most likely need to upgrade to full participation in Friday's practice to avoid taking a questionable tag into the weekend.

Wright (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Wright was limited in practice Wednesday, but he's already put his hip injury behind him. He can be considered on track to handle his usual starting role at cornerback on the road against the Ravens on Sunday. Across six regular-season appearances, Wright has already racked up career-high marks across the board, with 26 total tackles (19 solo), four pass breakups (including two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown), plus one fumble recovery.

Kmet (back) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

Kmet didn't take any reps for the second day in a row and may be trending toward missing Sunday's game in Baltimore. Before the Bears decide whether Kmet takes a designation into the weekend or gets ruled out for Sunday's contest, the team will wait and see if he's able to log any on-field work Friday. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland would be in line for a hefty snap count at tight end if Kmet is unable to play in Baltimore.

Ridley (hamstring) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Ridley, who has yet to practice since being forced out of Week 6 action after just six snaps, has just one more chance to do so Friday before the Titans post their Week 8 injury statuses. If Ridley remains out Sunday against the Colts, Elic Ayomanor, Van Jefferson and Chimere Dike would continue to lead the team's WR corps.

Simmons (personal) won't practice Thursday, Jesse Newell of The Athletic reports.

Simmons has missed Kansas City's last two games and hasn't been present at practice during that span as he deals with a personal issue. Head coach Andy Reid said Thursday that the team has remained in contact with the rookie left tackle, and there is a possibility that Simmons will return to the team at some point this season. Simmons remains away from the team and looks unlikely to be back prior to Monday's game against Washington.

The Eagles announced Thursday that Cooper (shoulder) has been designated for return from IR.

Cooper will now begin a 21-day window wherein he can practice without counting against the 53-man roster limit. Philadelphia can activate him to the active roster at any time in that span, making his earliest possible return date Sunday versus the Giants. Once fully healthy, Cooper will resume handling a depth role in the Eagles' wide-receiver corps. He suited up for the team's first three regular-season games, during which time he wasn't targeted.

Brown (hamstring) isn't practicing Thursday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

Brown now has missed the first two practices of Week 8 prep due to a hamstring injury, but he was spotted working out on the side during Thursday's session, per Bob Brookover of NJ.com. There's an expectation that Brown will be able to suit up Sunday against the Giants, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, but Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not the wideout enters the weekend with a designation for that contest.

Jeudy (knee) was spotted on the field at practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Jeudy sat out the Browns' first Week 8 session Wednesday, so his return to the field Thursday is a welcome sight as he works through a knee issue. The Browns will release their second Week 8 injury report later Thursday, when it will be known whether Jeudy was a full or limited participant in practice. Jeudy has played in each of the Browns' first seven games, producing a 22-257-0 receiving line on 52 targets.