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Haskins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Vikings, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Haskins will not be available Week 8, paving the way for Kimani Vidal to once again operate as Los Angeles' clear lead back with Omarion Hampton (ankle) still on injured reserve. With Haskins sidelined, expect at least one or two of Nyheim Hines, Jaret Patterson and Trayveon Williams to be elevated from the practice squad to provide the Chargers some additional backfield depth.

Allgeier was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate due to hip and knee injuries, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Allgeier has earned double-digit touches in four of six contests this season, but he's coming off the Falcons' Week 7 loss at San Francisco in which he took just four carries for 16 yards and wasn't targeted while starter Bijan Robinson notched 92 yards from scrimmage and a receiving TD on 20 touches. With a pair of inujries now in tow, Allgeier will have two more chances to prove his health this week ahead of Sunday's contest against the Dolphins.

Bellinger (neck) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

It's a new injury for Bellinger, who caught three passes for 88 yards and a TD in Sunday's 33-32 loss to the Broncos. His role as the No. 2 tight end has expanded in recent weeks, but Bellinger could lose playing time once WR Darius Slayton (hamstring) is available.

Pearsall (knee) will not participate in Wednesday's practice, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Pearsall remains sidelined at practice after having missed San Francisco's last three games, and coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the team will continue monitoring the second-year wideout before making a decision about his status for Sunday's game against the Texans. To have any chance of retaking the field versus Houston, Pearsall will almost certainly have to practice in at least a limited fashion Thursday and/or Friday. If Pearsall remains sidelined Week 8, all of Demarcus Robinson, Malik Turner, Skyy Moore and Jordan Watkins will be candidates for increased workloads behind Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne.

Slayton (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

It's his first practice since injuring his hamstring during a Week 5 loss at New Orleans. Lil'Jordan Humphrey stepped in as New York's No. 2 receiver the past two games, putting up 4-55-0 in Week 6 before posting a goose egg in Week 7. Slayton should step right back in as a starter if he's cleared to play this Sunday against the Eagles.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy (toe) will be limited in practice Wednesday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Shanahan added that Purdy is "steadily getting better every week" from the turf toe injury that has sidelined him for five of the last six games. This comes on the heels of Shanahan telling Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area on Monday that it'll be a "stretch" for Purdy to return to action Sunday at Houston. Nevertheless, Purdy's status will continue to be watched as the week goes on to get a sense of who between him and Mac Jones will be under center for the 49ers in Week 8.

Moore (Achilles) did not practice Wednesday.

Moore returned from a three-game absence to suit up for Indianapolis' win over the Chargers and lead the team with eight tackles (four solo), so his absence from practice Wednesday may simply be related to maintenance. The extent of Moore's participation at practice Thursday and Friday will determine his availability, or lack thereof, for Sunday's home game against the Titans.

Moore (hip) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Moore emerged from Week 6 action with hip and groin injuries, and while he was listed as a DNP on the first Week 7 practice report, he progressed to limited Thursday and full Friday before avoiding an injury designation entirely ahead of this past Sunday's game versus the Saints. He then hauled in three of five passes for 43 yards and took one carry for nine yards. Moore is kicking off this week in a similar fashion to last week, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to get back to all activity by week's end.

Downs (concussion) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Downs didn't practice last week before being ruled out ahead of this past Sunday's 38-24 win over the Chargers. With a return to practice, albeit in a limited capacity, the wideout is trending in the right direction as this weekend's game against the Titans approaches. Also making strides toward a return to action in Week 8 is fellow WR Ashton Dulin (chest), who practiced fully Wednesday.

Dulin (chest) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Dulin wasn't able to suit up for Indianapolis' win over the Chargers in Week 7, but he's now healthy and on track to retake the field Sunday at home versus Tennessee. With Josh Downs (concussion) limited at practice but still uncertain for Week 8, Dulin could get a chance to handle increased reps behind Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce.