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Godwin (fibula) didn't practice Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

All of Godwin, fellow WR Mike Evans (hamstring) and RB Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) weren't spotted at Thursday's session and subsequently went down as non-participants for a second day in a row. Both Evans and Irving are trending toward absences Sunday against the 49ers due to their respective lingering injuries, but it's unclear if Godwin's new fibula issue has him in the same boat. Friday's practice thus will be key for Godwin to put himself in a position to suit up (or not) this weekend.

Simmons (ankle) logged a limited practice Thursday.

Simmons was unable to practice Wednesday, his increased activity is a positive sign for his availability Sunday against Las Vegas. It remains to be seen whether he can upgrade to a full session Friday and potentially avoid an injury designation.

Wilson (elbow) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Wilson was unavailable for practice Wednesday due to an apparent elbow injury, but he was able to return to the field in a limited capacity at the team's second practice of the week Thursday. The safety will have one more chance to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.

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.