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Turpin (foot) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

During this past Sunday's 40-40 tie with the Packers, Turpin sustained a sprained foot, which has kept him from practicing Wednesday and Thursday. Though the pair of absences to kick off Week 5 prep don't inspire much early confidence that Turpin will be ready to play Sunday against the Jets, Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News relays that the Cowboys don't anticipate the two-time Pro Bowl return specialist requiring a stint on injured reserve. Still, with Turpin banged up and with top wideout CeeDee Lamb (ankle) set to miss another game in Week 5, the Dallas receiving corps could be shorthanded once again.

Arnold (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Arnold sustained a shoulder injury during the Lions' Week 4 win against the Browns. He opened the week as a limited practice participant Wednesday, but he is trending towards playing Sunday against the Bengals after practicing without restrictions during Thursday's session. The 2024 first-rounder has 21 tackles (15 solo) and two pass defenses through the first four games of the regular season.

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

Nubin opened the week with a DNP due to a groin injury, but his ability to practice Thursday indicates that he is trending towards being available for Sunday's game against the Saints in New Orleans. The 2024 fourth-rounder has opened his sophomore NFL campaign with 20 tackles (14 solo) through the first four games of the regular season.

Lawrence did not participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Lawrence is coming off having recorded the first interception of his seven-year NFL career in Sunday's Week 4 win over the Chargers. He's missed the first two practices of the week due to an illness, but even if he's unable to practice Friday, he could recover enough over the weekend to be cleared to play against the Saints on Sunday. D.J. Davidson (foot) would be in line to see more snaps at defensive tackle if Lawrence is unable to play.

Collins (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Collins had his reps capped Wednesday to begin Week 5 prep due to the knee issue, but his ability to practice fully a day later erases any concern about his availability for Sunday's game at Baltimore. After being limited to three receptions in both of the Texans' first two contests, Collins has picked up the pace the past two weeks, putting together a 12-183-1 line on 17 targets. He'll have a good opportunity to continue his strong run Sunday while facing off against a 31st-ranked Baltimore pass defense (265.8 passing yards allowed per game) that is expected to be without multiple key contributors in the secondary.

Sanders (knee/ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Sanders made an early exit from this past Sunday's tie with the Packers due to an ankle injury and so far has been listed as a non-participant on the Cowboys' Week 5 practice report due to knee and ankle issues. On Wednesday, he told Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News that he had an MRI on his right ankle, and also that he'll attempt to run by Friday, which will determine his availability for Sunday's game at the Jets. If Sanders is inhibited or sidelined this weekend, rookie fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue could make his pro debut behind workhorse RB Javonte Williams.

Williams did not participate in Thursday's practice due to an ankle injury, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

Williams popped up on Wednesday's practice report as a limited participant, so his downgrade to a DNP on Thursday indicates that he is trending in the wrong direction when it comes to his ankle injury. His practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his chances of playing in Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Bills. Cory Durden and rookie fourth-rounder Joshua Farmer would stand to see more snaps at defensive end opposite starter Christian Barmore if Milton is not cleared to play Sunday.

Samuel (heel) officially didn't practice Thursday.

Per Tashan Reed of The Washington Post, Samuel was present at Thursday's session, but he didn't end up mixing into drills for a second straight day. On a positive note, Samuel is traveling with the Commanders to Los Angeles, while fellow WRs Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Noah Brown (groin/knee) aren't, ruling them out for Week 5 action. Samuel thus appears to have a chance to play through his current heel issue Sunday against the Chargers, but Washington ultimately could make a decision on his status for Week 5 as soon as the posting of Friday's injury report.

Jones (Achilles) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Jones has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to an Achilles injury, though he was able to work off to the side during Thursday's session. He would likely have to log at least a limited practice Friday in order to have a realistic chance of playing in Sunday's home game against the Lions. Jones has primarily served on special teams as a returner this season, so his absence would open the door for Jermaine Burton and Samaje Perine to take on those duties.

Brown (groin/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

After his pair of injuries kept him from practicing Wednesday and Thursday, Brown won't travel to Los Angeles this weekend and will wind up missing his third straight game. Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) has also been ruled out for a second consecutive contest, leaving Washington with Deebo Samuel (heel) -- who has yet to practice this week but made the trip to L.A. -- Luke McCaffrey, Chris Moore and Jaylin Lane as its remaining options at receiver. Tay Martin is also a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad to provide the position group with another healthy body.