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Rodriguez (calf) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Rodriguez has logged 'DNPs' for five consecutive practices due to a lingering calf injury, but he still suited up this past Monday against the Bears and managed one offensive snap and three on special teams. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt leading the way and Jeremy McNichols filling in behind him, Rodriguez isn't a big part of the Commanders backfield at the moment, and it remains to be seen if he'll take on more work once he's back to full health.

Samuel (heel) did not practice Thursday.

Samuel managed to play through his heel injury in Washington's last two games, but his status now looks legitimately up in the air for Week 7 after back-to-back missed practices. It's possible the Commanders are simply taking a cautious approach to Samuel's activity level, but he may have to return as at least a limited participant Friday in order to have a realistic shot at suiting up for Sunday's road matchup against the Cowboys. Meanwhile, Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice but downgraded to being deemed a non-participant Thursday.

Moore (hip/groin) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

This is a notable development considering Moore was hospitalized following Monday's win at Washington for further medical evaluation. Coach Ben Johnson revealed the concern to be a groin injury Tuesday, and Moore then didn't take part in Wednesday's walkthrough due to listed hip and groin issues. In the end, Friday's practice report will unveil Moore's odds to suit up Sunday against the Saints.

Reynolds (hip) upgraded to limited practice participation Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Reynolds didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to practice Thursday was a welcome sight for a Jets team that's expected to be without Garrett Wilson (knee) against the Panthers on Sunday. Reynolds is less than fully healthy himself but could work as the top option in the Jets' underwhelming receiving corps if he gains clearance to suit up Sunday.

Jeudy (knee) remained limited in practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Jeudy has logged back-to-back limited practices, so his participation level in Friday's practice will bear monitoring ahead of Sunday's home game against the Dolphins. If Jeudy faces any physical limitations against Miami, Isaiah Bond, Jamari Thrash and Malachi Corley could earn larger roles in Cleveland's inexperienced wide receiver room.

Waller (hip/rest) was limited in practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Waller has consistently had his practice reps capped this season as part of a load management plan, so there's not yet any reason to worry that his availability for Sunday's game against the Browns is truly in jeopardy. It's possible that Waller could carry an injury designation for Week 7, but barring any actual setbacks the veteran tight end figures to take the field on the road versus Cleveland.

Swift was limited at Thursday's practice due to a groin injury.

Swift broke out with 175 yards from scrimmage and a receiving TD on 16 touches during Monday's 25-24 win at Washington. He wasn't listed on Wednesday's estimated injury report, but a groin issue has emerged since then for the Bears' No. 1 running back. Swift thus may need to practice in full Friday in order to avoid entering the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Robertson-Harris (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Robertson-Harrison had previously avoided the injury report this season, and there isn't too much cause for concern here since he managed to put together a limited session Thursday after fully participating in Wednesday's practice. The veteran defensive lineman has started every game but had a limited statistical impact, accruing just six tackles (three solo) through six games.

Joseph (knee) did not practice Thursday.

Joseph was briefly forced out of Detroit's loss to the Chiefs in Week 6 due to a knee injury, though he managed to retake the field and finish the contest with four solo tackles. Now, though, he'll likely need to take part in at least limited on-field reps Friday and/or Saturday in order to be cleared for Monday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

McLaurin (quadriceps) didn't practice Thursday.

McLaurin was listed as something other than a non-participant for the first time since injuring his quad Week 3 by being limited at Wednesday's walkthrough. His downgrade to no activity one day later may be related to maintenance, but he now has just one more session this week to prove his health. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not McLaurin has a chance to return to action Sunday at Dallas.