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Washington (concussion) was a full practice participant Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Washington emerged from the Falcons' season-opening loss to the Buccaneers with a concussion and missed the last two games as a result. He didn't practice during Week 2 prep and then was listed as limited on four consecutive injury reports before getting back to all activity Thursday. There's been no indication that Washington has gained clearance from the protocol for head injuries, but he has two more days to do so ahead of Sunday's game versus the Commanders.

Collins (knee) practiced fully Thursday.

Collins was deemed limited at practice Wednesday, but the wideout's return to a full session a day later paves the way for him to be available Sunday against the Titans. Through three games, Collins has compiled a 14-181-2 line on 25 targets, a pace that keeps Houston's clear-cut top WR firmly on the fantasy radar on a weekly basis.

Fields (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Though Fields was listed as a full participant in the session, he still needs to progress entirely through the NFL's concussion protocol in order to be available Monday night versus the Dolphins, per Cimini. With that in mind, prior to Thursday's practice, coach Aaron Glenn noted of the QB, "He still has to go through the whole protocol before he's totally cleared, but I like where he's at," while adding, "If he's cleared, he's the starter" against Miami.

Jennings (ankle/shoulder) isn't practicing Thursday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Jennings hasn't been able to practice since coming out of a Week 2 win at New Orleans with an ankle injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan has referred to Jennings as day-to-day each of the last two weeks, but the wide receiver may not be a viable candidate for game action until he mixes into at least some drills. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not Jennings has a chance to play Sunday against the Jaguars.

Pearsall (knee) participated in Thursday's practice, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

After logging a DNP on Wednesday, Pearsall's return to the field Thursday puts him on track to play Sunday against the Jaguars. Through three games, Pearsall is third in the NFL in receiving yards with a 16-281-0 line on 24 targets.

Ward (ankle/calf) upgraded to a full practice Thursday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Ward was limited in Wednesday's session, but it appears as if it was more precautionary than anything else, and the rookie No. 1 overall pick is poised to be under center Sunday against the Texans. Ward will have a new play-caller in his ear after coach Brian Callahan gave up play-calling duties to QBs coach Bo Hardegree earlier this week.

Fant (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

The veteran tight end was concussed in last Sunday's loss to the Vikings and is in the league's concussion protocol ahead of Monday night's game against the Broncos. If Fant is unable to go, Mike Gesicki and Tanner Hudson would be in line for elevated pass-catching snaps, with Drew Sample also in the mix.

The Cardinals elevated Carter from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Seahawks.

Carter didn't make Arizona's 53-man roster out of training camp but found himself back on the practice squad, where he spent the first three games of the campaign. With James Conner (foot) on injured reserve and out for the season, Carter will join Emari Demercado and Bam Knight as backfield options behind new No. 1 RB Trey Benson. When both Conner and Benson were banged-up Weeks 17 and 18 of last season, Carter racked up 30 carries for 113 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all six targets for 27 yards.

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

Waller is ramping up his activity and remains on track to make his 2025 season debut Monday night against the Jets, though coach Mike McDaniel has already stated the veteran tight end will be on a snap count. It's unclear how much Waller has left in the tank at 33-years-old, especially dealing with an injury after sitting out the entire 2024 campaign.

Waddle (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

After logging limited practices last Tuesday and Wednesday, Waddle approached last Thursday's game against the Bills listed as questionable. The wideout was able to suit up for the contest and recorded an 87 percent snap share versus Buffalo while catching five of his six targets for 39 yards and a touchdown. With no reported setbacks, there's a solid chance that Waddle's listed limitations this Thursday were maintenance-related ahead of Monday night's game against the Jets.