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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.

Amos (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Amos was forced to leave Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Raiders this past Sunday due to a calf injury. The rookie second-rounder was limited in Wednesday's practice, but his ability to fully participate in Thursday's session indicates that he should be cleared to play against the Falcons on Sunday, barring a setback. Amos has five tackles (four solo) and four pass defenses through the first three games of the regular season.

Adams (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Adams injured his hip Week 2 against the Bills, which prevented him from playing against the Buccaneers this past Sunday. His ability to practice Thursday indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, and he'll have two more chances to upgrade his practice participation and avoid an injury tag heading into Monday's road game against Miami.

Brownlee (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Brownlee will have to wait at least one more day before participating in practice with his new team. The 2024 fifth-rounder was traded by the Titans to the Jets on Tuesday, and he is expected to serve in a rotational role in the Jets' secondary. Brownlee will have two more opportunities to practice ahead of Monday's AFC East tilt against the Dolphins.

Kraft (knee/elbow) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Kraft tweaked his knee at practice last Thursday but was able to gut through it this past Sunday in Cleveland, logging 88 percent of the offensive snaps, running a route 67 percent of the time and turning four targets into three catches for 29 yards. So far during Week 4 prep, the third-year TE has operated with a cap on his reps and also has been donning a sleeve on his right leg. Speaking of last week's health scare, Kraft told Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com that his knee "got extended in a weird way" while blocking. Kraft will have one more chance to get back to a full practice this week, and Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not he has a designation ahead of Sunday's visit to the Cowboys.

Melifonwu (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Melifonwu was unable to play against the Bills in Week 3 due to a calf injury that he suffered during the Dolphins' Week 2 loss to the Patriots. His ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he should suit up in Monday's AFC East clash against the Jets, barring a setback. Melifonwu has logged 10 tackles (nine solo) through two games this season.

Worthy (shoulder) practiced fully again Thursday.

Worthy -- who suffered a dislocated right shoulder in the Chiefs' season opener -- has missed two straight games, but back-to-back full practices point to a return to action Sunday against the Ravens. Assuming that's the case, the main issue pertaining to Worthy's Week 4 fantasy viability is the possibility that he could be eased back into the lineup versus Baltimore.

Gould did not participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness.

The illness is a new issue, as the 2024 fifth-rounder did not appear on Wednesday's injury report. It's unclear how severe Gould's illness is, but Friday's injury report will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Rams on Sunday. Gould has primarily served on special teams and has returned six kickoffs for 181 yards and two punts for four yards through the first three games of the regular season.