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Belton (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Belton played all 60 of the Packers' offensive snaps in Week 4 at Tampa Bay, but his status for Week 5 now seems to be in question due to a knee issue. He'll likely need to log a full practice Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Darrisaw (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday.

Darrisaw suffered a concussion Sunday against Miami. He's currently in the league's five step protocol, and he'll need to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he's able to suit up for game action. Darrisaw is in real danger of missing Sunday's matchup against New Orleans, and if that happens, Ryan Van Demark will likely step in to start at left tackle.

Monk (quadriceps) did not participate at the Packers' practice Thursday.

Monk has missed back-to-back practices to open the week as he continues to recover from a quadriceps injury he suffered during the team's Week 3 loss to Atlanta. The 25-year-old appears to be set to miss a second straight game, and Travis Glover could draw another start at left guard Sunday versus Chicago.

Banks (toe/knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Banks has sat out the Packers' last two games with toe and knee injuries, and his availability for Week 5 is now also in serious doubt. Unless he's able to practice in some capacity Friday, he'll probably be on track to be sidelined Sunday versus the Bears.

Thomas (groin) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thomas has been dealing with a groin issue for the past few weeks, but he's yet to miss an offensive snap this season. Despite beginning Week 5 as a DNP and logging a limited session Thursday, it seems likely the standout left tackle will be able to suit up Sunday against the Commanders.

McDonald (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

The Texans designated McDonald for return from injured reserve Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated to the 53-man roster. While the rookie isn't a lock to suit up Sunday versus the Titans, he's heading in a positive direction toward making his NFL debut after missing the first four games of the 2026 campaign.

The 49ers cut Pettis (calf) from their practice squad with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Pettis spent training camp with Buffalo but didn't make the 53-man roster. He joined San Francisco as part of the practice squad in late September and then suffered a calf injury. Now that he's reached an injury settlement with the club, Pettis will be free to seek work elsewhere once healthy.

Matthews (groin) was limited during Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Matthews injured his groin in Monday's win over the Saints and didn't return. He was listed as DNP in Wednesday's estimated report, though his limited participation Thursday is an encouraging sign heading into Sunday's meeting with Baltimore. If Matthews can't get out there in Week 5, Michael Jerrell could continue to see more action.

Watson (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Watson was able to practice Thursday for the first time since dislocating his shoulder in Week 3 at Denver. Whether he'll be available for Week 5 appears to be a live question, and the Rams' official injury reports Friday and Saturday should provide more insight on that front.

Powers-Johnson (groin) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Powers-Johnson suffered a groin injury against New Orleans in Week 3 and didn't practice at all last week. The third-year offensive lineman didn't play against Kansas City this past Sunday, but now that he's returned to full practice participation, it seems likely Powers-Johnson will be able to suit up Sunday in New England.