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Williams (groin) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Williams has now opened the week with back-to-back limited practices due to an apparent groin injury. The wide receiver will have one more shot Friday to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with Cincinnati.

Reid (concussion) practiced in full Thursday.

Reid suffered a concussion early in the Saints' Week 5 win over the Giants. That he's already progressed to practice fully is a positive sign, but it's not clear if he's cleared the league's concussion protocol. That will be the final step before he is cleared to suit up in Week 6 against the Patriots.

The Saints signed Jones to the practice squad Thursday.

Jones was cut from the active roster earlier in the week but returns to New Orleans as organizational depth. Jones appeared in all five games to begin the season, returning eight kickoffs for 183 yards while playing just two offensive snaps.

Terrell (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Terrell was sidelined for each of the team's last two contests due to a hamstring injury before Atlanta was idle in Week 5. The cornerback will now have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Monday night's contest against Buffalo.

Wilson (ankle) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

Wilson initially injured his ankle in the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks but has yet to miss a game this season. The 27-year-old every-down linebacker has logged 41 tackles (22 solo) and five pass breakups on 99 percent of the defensive snaps.

Branch (ankle) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

Branch briefly left last Sunday's win over the Bengals and has now logged back-to-back limited practices to open preparation for Week 6. Across five games this season, Branch has posted 26 tackles (19 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and five pass breakups on 97 percent of the defensive snaps.

Franks (arm) did not appear on the Falcons' injury report Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Franks appears to be a full go ahead of Week 6 after suffering an arm injury in the team's Week 4 win over the Commanders. The 27-year-old has operated almost exclusively as a special-teams option this season, and he'll likely do so again in the team's matchup with the Bills on Monday Night Football.

Joseph (knee) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice.

Joseph has been playing through the knee issue despite missing practice time during the week. Joseph played 100 percent of the defensive snaps last Sunday against the Bengals and has logged 14 tackles (10 solo) and four pass breakups, including three interceptions, through five contests.

Raymond (neck) was limited in Thursday's practice.

It's an upgrade for Raymond after he logged a DNP on Wednesday following his injury in last Sunday's win over the Bengals. Raymond has been operating as the Lions' third receiver early on this season, securing six of nine targets for 47 yards, but rookie Isaac TeSlaa figures to make a move on the veteran at some point in 2025. In addition to his duties on offense, Raymond has returned two kickoffs for 60 yards and 12 punts for 125 yards and one touchdown.

Carter (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Carter was forced to miss the team's Week 4 win over the Commanders due to a hamstring injury, but he now appears to be all set for Week 6. The running back will likely be back in his role as the No. 3 option behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier on Monday Night Football against Buffalo.