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Brisker (quadriceps) did not practice Thursday.

It's a new injury for Brisker, who is making his first appearance on the injury report this season. Brisker has logged 100 percent of the defensive snaps through four games, so it's possible he was injured in practice this week. Elijah Hicks and Jonathan Owens would be next up at safety if Brisker is unable to play against the Commanders on Monday night.

Edwards (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Coming out of Chicago's Week 5 bye, Edwards appears poised to return to the lineup after playing just 30 defensive snaps total across the first four games of the season. He should return to a full-time role in the middle of the Bears' defense.

Homer (calf) logged a full practice Thursday.

Homer remains on injured reserve but was designated for return earlier this week, opening his 21-day practice window. Homer doesn't have much of an offensive role in Chicago when healthy.

Sanborn (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Sanborn suffered a concussion in Week 5 against the Jets, and he has now opened the week unavailable at each of the team's first two practices of the week. If Sanborn is unable to go Sunday against the Panthers, Shemar James would stand to draw a start at middle linebacker in Week 6.

Monangai (thigh) did not practice Thursday.

It's Monangai's first appearance on the injury report this season. The seventh-round rookie has carried the ball just 17 times for 62 scoreless yards through four games, adding three catches for 23 yards on five targets. Monangai is little more than an end-of-bench stash in fantasy.

Bland (shoulder) logged a limited practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Bland has now opened the week with back-to-back limited practices due to an apparent shoulder injury, which he likely sustained in the team's Week 5 win over the Jets. The cornerback will have one more chance to log a full practice Friday before Sunday's contest against the Panthers.

Diggs (knee) logged another limited practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Diggs has been battling a knee injury throughout the entire season, but he's yet to miss any contests. The cornerback will have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Panthers, but considering he's practicing in any capacity, Diggs seems likely to play in Week 6.

Jefferson (ankle) practiced in limited fashion Thursday.

Jefferson was unable to practice in any capacity Wednesday, so his activity Thursday was a step in the right direction. There should be a clearer picture of his potential availability for a Week 6 matchup against Las Vegas on Friday, depending on whether he can avoid an injury designation.

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

Houston has now opened the week with back-to-back limited practices due to a knee injury, which he may have suffered in the team's Week 5 win over the Jets. The defensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's contest against Carolina.

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.