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Edmunds (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.

Edmunds wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so he appears to either be having his reps capped for maintenance reasons or to have sustained an ankle issue during practice. The starting linebacker has been a valuable fantasy contributor this season for IDP purposes, with 61 tackles (60 solo), including 1.0 sacks, plus four pass breakups, including three INTs, so his status will warrant monitoring closely. Unless Edmunds can resume practicing in full Friday, he'll likely be assigned an injury designation for Sunday's road matchup against the Ravens.

Gordon (groin/calf) was limited in practice Thursday.

Gordon wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday, so it appears he sustained his groin and calf issues during practice. Unless he resumes practicing in full Friday, Gordon will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend as the Bears prepare for a road matchup against the Ravens on Sunday.

Santos (thigh) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

After following up a limited session Wednesday by taking every rep Thursday, Santos looks poised to return from a two-game absence to handle kicking duties for the Bears this Sunday in Baltimore. The Bears had elevated Jake Moody from the practice squad to serve as their placekicker in each of the previous two contests, with Moody knocking down all three of his point-after attempts and eight of nine field-goal tries.

Swift (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

A spectator for the Bears' first Week 8 practice session Wednesday, Swift was able to return to the field Thursday, albeit with a cap on his reps. Swift is coming off his two best performances of the season; he amassed 175 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown in a Week 6 win over the Commanders and 138 yards and another score in a Week 7 win over the Saints. Assuming he's able to make enough progress in his recovery from the groin issue to play this Sunday, Swift will be in line for a favorable matchup against a beat-up Baltimore defense that has given up 109.7 rushing yards per game versus running backs through six contests.

Jarrett (knee) practiced in full Thursday.

Jarrett was limited in practice Wednesday, but practicing in full Thursday puts him on track to return from a three-game absence and suit up Sunday on the road against Baltimore, barring any setbacks. With Jarrett back in the lineup, both Chris Williams and Shemar Turner figure to have their snap counts on defense reduced. Turner did not suit up for Chicago's first two regular-season games, when Jarrett was fully healthy.

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.