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Humphrey (calf/hamstring) did not participate at the Ravens' practice Thursday.

Humphrey has missed back-to-back practices to open the week as he nurses a calf injury that he suffered in Week 4 against the Titans and an additional hamstring injury. The cornerback will have one more chance to return to practice before Sunday night's matchup with Atlanta. If he is unavailable for the contest, Chidobe Awuzie would likely draw a start at cornerback.

Wallace (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

Wallace hurt his knee in Week 3 against Carolina and didn't play last Thursday in a win over the Steelers. He hasn't practiced since getting injured, so his chance of suiting up Sunday isn't promising. Wallace has yet to log a target this season, but another absence will likely mean that Malachi Corley gets more opportunities on offense.

Mallory (thumb) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Mallory's 21-day practice window to be activated from IR was opened by the Colts Wednesday, and it seems like he could be trending towards being available in Week 5. Indianapolis' final injury report of the week Friday will shed more light on his status ahead of Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

Omenihu (groin/ankle) did not practice Thursday, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Omenihu suffered a groin injury during Sunday's loss to the Colts. However, he seemingly picked up an ankle injury as well, increasing his odds of missing the divisional clash with the Giants. If Omenihu isn't out there in Week 5, Shy Tuttle is in line for more snaps.

Dulin (hamstring) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Dulin popped up on the Colts' injury report Wednesday with a hamstring issue, and his availability for Week 5 is now in serious doubt. He'll probably have to return to practice in some capacity Friday to have a realistic chance of suiting up Sunday at Pittsburgh.

Spears-Jennings is on track to start Sunday's contest against the Colts, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.

Spears-Jennings was able to notch seven total tackles (six solo) and an interception in the team's Week 4 loss to the Browns. Head coach Mike McCarthy praised the rookie Thursday, outlining that Spears-Jennings has "been productive in every opportunity" that the team has given him. Spears-Jennings out snapped fellow safety Rayshawn Jenkins versus Cleveland, and Spears-Jennings figures to operate as the team's starting strong safety Sunday versus Indianapolis.

Alford (ankle) did not participate at practice Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Per Lysowski, coach Joe Brady said Thursday that the ankle injury Alford sustained in Week 4 versus New England is not expected to be a long-term problem. The Bills' matchup against the Rams in Week 5 won't kick off until Monday, so Alford will have an extra day to potentially get right in anticipation of that contest.

Hall (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday.

Hall suffered an ankle injury in last Thursday's win over Pittsburgh. Though he was able to return to that contest, the third-year defensive tackle has been held out of practice for the first two days of Week 5 prep, giving him a gloomy outlook for Sunday's matchup against the Jets. Mason Graham (knee) is also unlikely to suit up Sunday, so Cleveland could rely on Maliek Collins and Adin Huntington to hold down the fort.

Smith (thumb) is active for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Smith was removed from injured reserve Thursday, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports. However, after carrying a questionable tag, Smith will be out there Thursday night, likely resulting in less work for T.J. Bass.

Oliver (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Per Lysowski, coach Joe Brady said Thursday that the knee injury Oliver suffered during Sunday's game versus the Patriots is not believed to be a long-term issue. Still, his activity at practice will be worth monitoring as the Bills continue to prepare for a Week 5 matchup against the Rams on Monday.