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

Hudson opened the week as a limited practice participant Wednesday, so his full participation in Thursday's session seems to indicate he is progressing through the league's five-step concussion protocol. He will have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play against the Jets on Sunday. Hudson's return would mean less snaps for Cam Grandy, though it wouldn't have a major impact on the playing time of Noah Fant and Drew Sample.

Young (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Young was held out of Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but he appears to no longer be under the weather and should be available for Sunday's NFC South clash against the Buccaneers. The 2020 first-rounder missed the first five games of the regular season due to a calf injury, but he played in Weeks 5 and 6 and logged four tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, and two pass defenses over that span.

Humphrey (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

An illness prevented the veteran corner from practicing Wednesday, but his ability to practice without restrictions Thursday indicates he is no longer under the weather and tracking toward playing against the Bears on Sunday. Humphrey has 18 tackles (16 solo) and two pass defenses through five regular-season games.

Hamilton (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Hamilton's ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that the 2022 first-rounder is on track to play against the Bears on Sunday. He has accrued 35 tackles (19 solo), two pass defenses and one forced fumble through five regular-season games.

Key (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Thursday marked Key's first crack at on-field work since sustaining a quadriceps injury during the Titans' Week 5 win over the Cardinals. It's a step in the right direction for the 2018 third-rounder, though his chances of playing Sunday against the Colts won't be known until the Titans announce their injury designations following Friday's practice. Key has been sidelined for Tennessee's last two games due to his injury, which has resulted in more defensive snaps at outside linebacker for Jihad Ward and Jaylen Harrell.

Miller was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a finger injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

The injury appears to be a new issue for Miller, as he wasn't listed on Wednesday's practice report. His participation in Friday's practice will provide more clarity on his chances of playing against the Packers on Sunday. The 2019 sixth-rounder has served in a depth role at wide receiver this season, so a Week 8 absence would open the door to a slight uptick in offensive snaps for Ben Skowronek and Ke'Shawn Williams.

Whiteheart (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Whiteheart's practice snaps weren't capped during Thursday's session, which puts him on track to play against the Patriots on Sunday. The third-year tight end played 35 snaps on offense in Week 7 against the Dolphins, and his snap count could remain elevated for Week 8 if David Njoku (knee) is not cleared to play.

Allgeier (hip/knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Allgeier maintained his activity level from Wednesday's walkthrough, giving him just one more opportunity to get back to full participation during Week 8 prep. Even if he's able to suit up Sunday versus the Dolphins, though, his workload remains to be seen because he's handled double-digit touches in four of six appearances this season but combined for six touches in the other two contests.

Ward (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Ward was limited in practice due to a hip issue Wednesday, but it now appears he's ready to head into Sunday's road contest against the Patriots without carrying an injury designation. He's dealt with what seems to be a recurring hip issue since early October, though he managed to fade the injury report ahead of Cleveland's win over the Dolphins in Week 7.

Mooney (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Mooney followed up Wednesday's limited walkthrough with a similar workload at Thursday's practice as he tends to the hamstring injury that has bothered him since Week 4 action. Following a Week 5 bye, he sat out Week 6 before returning to action this past Sunday in San Francisco, when he hauled in three of five passes for 68 yards on an 83 percent snap share. Mooney will have one more chance to practice in full Friday, or else risk heading into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.