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Barkley (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and has been cleared to suit up Thursday against the Giants.

Barkley is ready to suit up for Thursday's divisional match after having been estimated as a non-participant Monday and as limited during Tuesday's walk-through. The star running back has reportedly dealt with general soreness in his knee, and he played a season-low 72 percent of offensive snaps Week 5 while carrying the ball just six times for 30 rushing yards. Given that context, it's possible his workload could be managed Thursday night coming off a short week of practice.

Elliss (ribs/shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.

Despite playing 45 total snaps (26 on special teams, 19 on defense) and recording three total tackles during the Broncos' Week 5 win over the Eagles, the second-year pro from Utah appears to have picked up rib and shoulder injuries. He likely needs to practice in some capacity either Thursday or Friday to have a chance at suiting up in Week 6, when the Broncos play the Jets in London.

The Jaguars signed Schrader on Wednesday.

The third-year pro from Missouri was waived by the Jaguars on Monday, but it now appears the team had a change of heart. Schrader has appeared in one game for Jacksonville this season and failed to record a stat across four special-teams snaps. Now back with the Jaguars, he'll likely play a depth role in the team's backfield as the season progresses.

Sanders (ankle) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Sanders is practicing for the first time since suffering a right high-ankle sprain Week 3 versus the Falcons. After having missed the last two games, it appears the second-year pro could have a chance to return for Sunday's matchup against Dallas. If cleared to play Week 6, Sanders will rejoin Tommy Tremble atop the depth chart at the tight end position.

Badie (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

His participation in any capacity at the start of the week suggests Badie has a good chance to play this Sunday in London. He'll be facing a soft Jets defense, but likely in his usual role as a passing-down specialist while J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey continue to get most of the touches.

Ricard (calf) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

The veteran fullback from Maine has yet to return to practice after sustaining a calf injury in August. He likely needs to upgrade to a limited session Thursday or Friday in order to play in Baltimore's Week 6 matchup against the Rams.

Awuzie (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Awuzie missed the Ravens' Week 5 loss to the Texans due to an apparent hamstring injury, and following Wednesday's DNP, it appears he's still dealing with the issue. The veteran corner from Colorado has appeared in four games for Baltimore this season, recording 18 total tackles and one pass defended. He likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance at playing in the Week 6 matchup against the Rams.

Smith (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Smith missed Baltimore's Week 5 loss to the Texans after sustaining a Grade 2 hamstring strain the game prior. The Georgia product likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in the Week 6 matchup against the Rams. If Smith is sidelined for the second consecutive game Sunday, Trenton Simpson is likely to have an expanded role on the Ravens' defense.

Lemieux (undisclosed) was placed on the practice squad injured list Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The 2020 fifth-round pick from Oregon is now forced to miss at least Seattle's next four games due to an undisclosed injury. In a corresponding move, the Seahawks signed Maxen Hook to their practice squad Wednesday.

Hamilton (groin) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Hamilton entered Week 5 as a limited participant at practice but then missed back-to-back sessions before being ruled out for Baltimore's loss to Houston. It's encouraging to now see him back on the field in at least a limited capacity. If the standout safety is able to gain clearance in time to play Sunday at home against the Rams, his presence will provide a significant boost for the Ravens' struggling defense.