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Cross (illness) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Cross was able to manage a full practice despite being sick Wednesday, but he's now trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game versus the Giants. He'll probably need to practice in full again Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Moore (shoulder) didn't practice Thursday.

Moore made an early departure this past Sunday against the Patriots in the second quarter with a shoulder injury and wasn't able to return. While the issue isn't considered to be long term and head coach Joe Brady didn't rule Moore out for Monday's game at the Rams as of Thursday, per Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News, the wide receiver kicked off the week with no on-field work. Moore will have two more chances to prove his health before the Bills potentially make a ruling on his status once they post Saturday's injury report.

Elliss (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday.

Elliss was also deemed DNP on Wednesday's practice estimate. The veteran linebacker didn't practice at all last week due to a calf injury and missed this past Monday's loss to Atlanta. Elliss is looking unlikely to play against Minnesota in Week 5, though there's a chance he can suit up if he's able to practice in some capacity Friday.

Gonzalez (shoulder) did not participate at the Patriots' practice Thursday.

Gonzalez missed his fifth straight practice as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury that he suffered Week 3 against Jacksonville. The cornerback seems likely to miss a second straight contest in Week 5, setting up Charles Woods (shoulder) and Karon Prunty (hamstring) to potentially operate in more substantial roles again Sunday versus Las Vegas.

Styles (groin) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Styles was limited at practice Wednesday with a groin issue, but it looks like it wasn't anything severe. He figures to play a big role in Week 5 against a Giants offense led by veteran journeyman quarterback Jameis Winston.

Trader (shin) was limited during Thursday's practice.

Trader was originally on the injury report due to a knee issue, which he sustained during the Week 4 loss to Minnesota. However, it appears he is now dealing with a shin injury. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day, meaning he could be on the field in Week 5 versus the Bengals.

Brown (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday.

Brown didn't play Week 4 against the Bengals due to a hamstring issue. He was limited in practice all of last week and has taken on the same status both days so far this week, so he remains iffy to suit up Sunday against the Eagles. Jarrian Jones played all of the Jaguars' defensive snaps in Brown's stead versus Cincinnati, but he's now dealing with a foot issue and was also limited in practice Thursday.

Barmore (shoulder) was a limited participant at the Patriots' practice Thursday.

Barmore has logged consecutive limited practices to open the week after failing to practice at all last week before missing the team's Week 4 win over Buffalo. The defensive lineman has been dealing with a shoulder injury since Week 3, and he'll have one more chance to log a full practice Friday prior to Sunday's matchup with Las Vegas.

McNichols (quadriceps) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

The Commanders opened McNichols' 21-day practice window to be activated from IR Wednesday, but it's still up in the air whether that activation will happen ahead of Sunday's game versus the Giants. He'll likely at least have to manage a full practice before returning to game action, and Friday will be his last chance to do that for Week 5.

Murray (concussion) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Murray was placed in concussion protocol after taking a hard hit to the head Sunday against Cincinnati. He didn't practice Wednesday, but his ability to participate in limited fashion Thursday suggests the veteran safety is feeling better. With that said, Murray will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he's eligible to return to game action. If he's unable to play Sunday against Philadelphia, Rayuan Lane will likely move into a starting role.