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Dean (hip) practiced in full Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

It puts Dean on track to play Sunday against the 49ers after he missed the Week 5 win over the Seahawks. Through four appearances this season, Dean has 12 tackles (11 solo) and four pass breakups, including one interception that he returned 55 yards for a touchdown.

Murray (neck) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Murray has been dealing with a neck injury, but he was able to play in the team's Week 5 win over the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. After being considered limited back-to-back days to open the week, the safety will look to log a full practice Friday ahead of the team's contest against the Seahawks in Week 6.

McCollum (thumb) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

McCollum initially injured his thumb in Week 4 and played last Sunday against the Seahawks, but he underwent surgery on the thumb earlier this week. If McCollum is unable to play Sunday against the 49ers, Kindle Vildor, Josh Hayes and Benjamin Morrison (hamstring) would be next in line for increased action on defense.

Walker (wrist) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Walker was estimated to be limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report, and he was officially limited at practice Thursday. The defensive lineman has been working his way back from wrist surgery, which he underwent Sept. 29, and he'll have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.

David (knee) remained limited in Thursday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

David has been nursing the knee injury for a few weeks but has continued to play through it and has produced 34 tackles (17 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass breakups, including one interception, on more than 99 percent of the defensive snaps through five games.

Mitchell is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Giants due to a hamstring injury, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Mitchell appeared to suffer the injury early in the second quarter. He spent a considerable amount of time in the medical tent and re-emerged with a hat, rather than his helmet. Mitchell is officially questionable to return, but his status looks to be in doubt.

Jones (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Jones was unable to practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, so his return to practice Thursday is a step in the right direction. The linebacker will have one more chance to log a full session before Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.

Love (hamstring) did not participate at practice Thursday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Love has opened the week with back-to-back absences at practice due to the hamstring injury that sidelined him in Week 5. The safety will have one more chance to practice prior to Sunday's contest versus the Jaguars.

Witherspoon (knee) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Witherspoon has been nursing a knee injury throughout the season, and he was forced to miss the team's loss to the Buccaneers in Week 5. The cornerback has opened this week with back-to-back absences at practice, and he'll look to return to the field for Friday's final practice of the week.

Woolen (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Woolen has now logged back-to-back limited practices to open the week after suffering a concussion in the team's Week 5 loss to the Buccaneers. The cornerback remains in concussion protocol, and he'll have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with Jacksonville.