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Dissly (knee) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice.

After missing Week 3, Dissly appears to be trending toward another missed contest this Sunday against the Giants. With Dissly out last week, the Chargers used Tucker Fisk in a blocking role at tight end, and rookie Oronde Gadsden and Tyler Conklin shared pass-catching duties in a three-man weave at the position. Gadsden popped up for a 5-46-0 receiving line on seven targets but played just over 25 percent of the snaps.

Danna (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Danna was unable to play against the Giants this past Sunday due to a quad injury that he suffered during the Chiefs' Week 2 loss to the Eagles. However, his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is past the issue and should suit up against the Ravens on Sunday, barring a setback. Danna's anticipated return will likely lead to a decrease in snaps at defensive end for rookie third-rounder Ashton Gillotte.

Muhammad (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Muhammad was estimated as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report, so his ability to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- indicates he is progressing in his recovery from a knee injury that he likely picked up during Detroit's 38-30 win over Baltimore on Monday. Muhammad would likely avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against Cleveland were he to practice fully Friday. The veteran defensive end has registered eight tackles (six solo), including 3.5 sacks, through the first three games of the regular season.

Barnes (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Barnes has been working through a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Lions' 38-30 win over the Ravens on Monday. A full session Friday would likely clear Barnes of an injury tag heading into Sunday's home game against the Browns. The 2021 fourth-rounder has opened the regular season with 19 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across three games.

Mayfield (right biceps) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Mayfield maintained his activity level from one day prior and also was seen wearing a sleeve on his right throwing arm but not actually attempting passes Thursday, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Speaking on Mayfield's preparation, offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard told Stroud, "Yeah, he was limited...he's in all, of course, all the meetings, all the walkthroughs, and he does such a good job of preparing already, a lot like, what [backup QB] Teddy [Bridgewater] was doing. Everybody's on the same page." There doesn't seem to be much worry about Mayfield's availability for Sunday's game against the Eagles, but who he may be throwing to is up in the air with Mike Evans (hamstring) expected to miss time and Chris Godwin (foot) still not cleared to return to action.

Ward (shoulder/toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Ward opened the week with a DNP, though he's been working through multiple injuries to start the season, so his limited session Thursday is likely a result of load management. He should avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's road game against the Lions with a full practice Friday. Ward has eight tackles (six solo) and two pass defenses through the first three games of the regular season.

Godwin (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.

Godwin is in the stretch run of his recovery from the dislocated left ankle that he sustained Week 7 of last season. Prior to logging a full practice Wednesday, he was listed as limited on five of six injury reports between Weeks 2 and 3 prep. Thursday's absence may merely be maintenance after he increased his activity level significantly Wednesday, as coach Todd Bowles told Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site. Friday's practice report will unveil if Godwin indeed has a chance to make his season debut Sunday versus the Eagles, which would be nice timing for Tampa Bay's offense with fellow WR Mike Evans (hamstring) expected to miss some time.

Engram (back) participated in Thursday's practice, Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post reports.

Engram missed practice all last week before ultimately being ruled out for Week 3 against the Chargers. With his return to practice Thursday, Engram should be on track to play Monday night against the Bengals. Engram has massively underwhelmed to start his Broncos career, playing just 38 percent of the offensive snaps across the first two games of the season and catching only four passes for 33 yards on six targets. He's simply not a full-time player in coach Sean Payton's offense that likes to use multiple tight ends and wide receivers.

Vele (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Vele was unable to play against the Seahawks this past Sunday due to a hip issue. He has logged back-to-back limited practices to open the week, but he would likely avoid an injury tag heading into Sunday's game against the Bills if he were to fully participate in Friday's session.

Evans (hamstring) was a non-participant at practice Thursday.

Evans limped off the field in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's game against the Jets and was quickly ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Evans was expected to undergo an MRI, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Tuesday that the veteran wide receiver was in line to be sidelined for multiple weeks. Kicking off Week 4 prep with back-to-back DNPs implies that Evans is destined to be ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Eagles, which the Buccaneers may do once they post their final practice report of the week Friday.