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Likely (knee/groin) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Likely maintained his activity level from Wednesday's session as he deals with knee and groin injuries. There's been nothing to suggest that he's in danger of missing Sunday's game at Washington, but he still may be tagged with a designation on the Giants' final practice report of the week Friday.

Higgins (groin/neck) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

Higgins was seen working out off to the side during the open portion of Thursday's session, and he apparently wasn't able to mix into team drills once practice was closed to the media. The veteran wideout has now had consecutive absences from practice to kick off Week 5 prep, while No. 1 receiver Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) bumped up to limited participation Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. The Bengals will see if Higgins and Chase can increase their practice activity Friday before deciding if either or both wideouts will carry designations into Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Okonkwo (hamstring) remained limited at Thursday's practice.

Okonkwo is one of three prominent pass catchers dealing with hamstring injuries for the Commanders, along with wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs. While McLaurin and Diggs have both been unable to practice in any capacity, Okonkwo has put forth two limited sessions to begin Week 5 prep ahead of Sunday's game against the NFC East rival Giants.

White (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.

White was sidelined all of last week before missing this past Sunday's game versus the Colts in London while dealing with a shoulder injury. He maintained his activity level from Wednesday, as did fellow RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin). With the Commanders waiving rookie Kaytron Allen on Thursday, the team currently has just Croskey-Merritt, White and Austin Ekeler at the position on the active roster.

Love (ankle) was in uniform and participating during the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Love is dealing with the second ankle injury of his young career in the wake of this past Sunday's loss at the Giants. He was able to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday and appears as if he'll be listed as at least that one day later. Thursday's practice report will reveal his activity level.

Wright (foot) showed up as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Wright practiced without limitations Wednesday but took a step back Thursday. He missed Miami's Week 3 loss to the Chiefs due to a foot injury but returned in Week 4 against the Vikings. Wright was outplayed by Ollie Gordon against Minnesota, and Gordon is likely in line to get the majority of rushing opportunities Sunday against the Bengals, regardless of Wright's status.

Shough (left hand) practiced in full Thursday.

Shough was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to an injury to hie left, non-throwing hand, but it didn't impede him whatsoever one day later, indicating he's in the clear for Week 5 action. Through four games this season, he's taken advantage of a pass-heavy offense, completing 121 of 180 throws for 1,203 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions.

Chase (concussion) was officially listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Chase took a step in the right direction Thursday after being unable to practice Wednesday. In order to have a chance to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in time to suit up Sunday against the Dolphins, Chase would need to practice without limitations Friday. He was diagnosed with a concussion after exiting this past Sunday's loss to the Jaguars in the first half.

Kamara (back) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Kamara was held out of Wednesday's walkthrough due to a back injury, but his upgrade in activity one day later is a decent sign that he's trending in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation.

Allen was waived by the Commanders on Thursday.

The Commanders are parting ways with Allen after the rookie sixth-round pick rushed 12 times for 41 yards across the first four regular-season games of his NFL career. Washington will roll with Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin), Rachaad White (shoulder) and the recently signed Austin Ekeler in the backfield, while the rest of the league will have 24 hours to put in a claim on Allen before he becomes a free agent.