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Olave (rest/foot) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

The Saints held a walkthrough Wednesday, during which Olave logged a rest day. As of Thursday, he mixed back into drills, but a foot injury was added to the practice report after his capped session. His ability to handle some reps while dealing with a health concern generally is a good sign that his status isn't in question for Week 5, but Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Vikings.

Skattebo (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant at practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Skattebo has opened Week 5 prep with consecutive limited sessions. The top backfield option for the Giants will have one more opportunity Friday to upgrade to full participation as he looks to avoid carrying an injury designation into a game for the first time this season.

Croskey-Merritt (groin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Croskey-Merritt maintained his activity level from Wednesday as he tends to a groin injury. Friday's practice report may provide clarity on his status ahead of Sunday's contest against the Giants. Through four games this season, Croskey-Merritt boasts 197 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD on 61 touches.

Nabers (knee) was listed as a limited participant at practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nabers returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session, but he isn't completely out of the woods yet. An upgrade to full participation Friday could help Nabers avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

McLaurin (hamstring) officially didn't practice Thursday.

McLaurin thus has just one more opportunity to mix into drills this week before the Commanders potentially make a call on his status ahead of Sunday's game versus the Giants. Both he and Stefon Diggs (hamstring) haven't practiced so far this week, meaning Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown and Luke McCaffrey are the current healthy wide receivers on Washington's active roster.

Dowdle (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Dowdle practiced for the second day in a row, albeit with a cap on his reps. Earlier Thursday, head coach Mike McCarthy told Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com that Dowdle's status for Sunday's game against the Colts is still up in the air, though the running back would put himself in good position to play this weekend if he's able to upgrade to full practice participation Friday. If Dowdle ultimately suits up versus the Colts, he'll likely be Option 1B in the backfield behind Jaylen Warren, who has averaged 6.5 yards per carry and 13.7 yards per reception over the past two weeks while Dowdle has been sidelined with a dislocated toe on his right foot.

Diggs (hamstring) didn't take part in Thursday's practice.

The same can be said for fellow WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring), giving the pair just one more chance apiece to practice this week before the Commanders potentially make rulings on both players ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants. Currently, Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown and Luke McCaffrey are the healthy options at the position on Washington's active roster.

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

According to Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore, Bateman was donning a red no-contact jersey during the open portion of Thursday's practice, but he was evidently able to do enough on the field to upgrade to full activity after a limited listing Wednesday. Though Bateman looks like he'll be ready to go for Sunday's game in Atlanta, he could be at the receiving end of passes from Tyler Huntley, who directed the first-team offense for a second straight day Thursday while starting quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) remained sidelined for practice. The Ravens will likely decide on Jackson's status for Sunday following Friday's session.

Flowers (foot) was limited in practice Thursday.

It was the second straight limited practice for Flowers, who is now working through a foot injury in advance of Week 5. Flowers has been dynamic when on the field this year with 18 grabs for 352 yards and two touchdowns, but he's been limited to just 88 snaps across three games. Look for Flowers' status to gain more clarity Friday when the final injury report of the week is released.

Olave was present and involved throughout Thursday's practice, Ross Jackson of LouisianaSports.net reports.

Olave rested Wednesday after catching eight of 12 targets for 116 yards in Monday's loss to the Falcons. The star wide receiver returned to practice Thursday, assuaging any lingering concerns about his health. Olave will look to add to his season totals of 35 catches for 491 yards and one touchdown Sunday against the Vikings.