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Addison (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

One day removed from missing Wednesday's practice due to a sore hamstring, Addison rejoined his teammates and fellow WR Justin Jefferson, who missed a Week 4 win against the Dolphins due to an ankle injury but so far has been limited this week. Friday's practice report may provide insight regarding the statuses of both players ahead of Sunday's game at New Orleans.

Stevenson (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

A limited participant in both of the Patriots' first two Week 5 practices, Stevenson still appears to be managing the knee issue he sustained late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Bills. The fact that he hasn't been held out of practice entirely is a strong sign that Stevenson will be available for this Sunday's matchup with the Raiders, though he might need to upgrade to full participation Friday to head into the weekend without an injury designation.

Jefferson (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.

Jefferson initially injured his ankle in the middle of a Week 3 win at Tampa Bay and missed this past Sunday's game against the Dolphins. So far this week, he's logged back-to-back capped sessions, and Friday's practice report may provide some clarity regarding whether or not a return to action Sunday in New Orleans is possible. For what it's worth, Jefferson told Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com on Wednesday that he wants to play this weekend as a native of Louisiana, but ultimately it'll be a team decision regarding his status.

Jeanty was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to ankle and foot injuries, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

The Raiders listed Jeanty with the ankle issue on their initial Week 5 injury report posted Wednesday, when the running back turned in a full practice. Not only did he take a step back in activity Thursday, but he's also nursing a foot injury in addition to the ankle concern. While the Raiders haven't yet indicated that Jeanty's availability for Sunday's game against the Patriots is in peril, fantasy managers will want to keep close tabs on his practice activity Friday.

Monangai is tending to a turf toe injury that's making his status uncertain for the next 1-to-2 weeks, but the running back is aiming to play through it, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Monangai came out of Week 4 with a right thumb issue, but the health concern that popped up on Wednesday's practice report may be threatening his availability in the short term. He hasn't practiced so far this week and has only one more opportunity to mix into drills Friday before the Bears potentially make a ruling on him ahead of Sunday's game in Green Bay. If Monangai is inhibited or sidelined this weekend, D'Andre Swift (hip/knee) likely will handle a workhorse role out of Chicago's backfield, though Roschon Johnson also could experience an expanded workload.

Bowers (knee) was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

After opening Week 5 prep with a limited practice Wednesday, Bowers upgraded to full activity a day later, clearing up any concern about his status for Sunday's game at New England. Since making his season debut Week 3 after missing the Raiders' first two games while recovering from a meniscus trim, Bowers has functioned as the team's top pass catcher, leading the way in catches (16), receiving yards (202) and targets (25) by healthy margins while finding the end zone twice.

Goedert (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.

Goedert maintained his activity level from Wednesday as he looks to put a sprained MCL in his right knee further in the rearview mirror. Friday's practice report will reveal his odds to return to action Sunday in Jacksonville, but if he's inhibited or sidelined again this weekend, Johnny Mundt, E.J. Jenkins and practice-squad member Zach Ertz again will man tight end for the Eagles.

Wicks was limited at Thursday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Wicks' addition to the injury report midweek indicates that he may have picked up the health concern at practice, but he joins DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Hollywood Brown (ankle) as banged-up players at the position. Currently, rookie first-rounder Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Elijah Moore and Britain Covey are the Eagles' healthy wide receivers.

Donald (back) will be a limited participant at Thursday's practice, according to head coach Sean McVay, Adam Grosbard of the LA Daily News reports.

Donald has a chance to return for Monday's game against the Bills after missing the Rams' Week 4 win over the Eagles. The veteran defensive lineman's status will bear monitoring as the Rams begin practicing ahead of Monday's primetime matchup, with injury designations for Week 5 to come Saturday.

Smith (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Per Tim McManus of ESPN.com, Smith was seen running on a side field Thursday, but the activity wasn't enough for him to be considered limited. It could be a sign that Smith is closing in on a return to practice, but until he does he may be trending toward a second straight absence Sunday at Jacksonville due to a hamstring issue. Friday's injury report may provide clarity on that front.