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

Reynolds has missed the Jets' previous two games, but his return to practice Thursday puts the veteran wideout on track to play Monday night against the Dolphins. Reynolds has minimal fantasy value in the Jets' low-volume passing game.

Pitts (toe) practiced fully Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Pitts has been limited exactly one time each of the last two weeks of game prep due to a toe issue, but his return to full Thursday indicates it was merely related to maintenance. He thus is primed to keep building upon the 15-135-0 line on 19 targets that he's put together in three contests to begin the campaign this Sunday against the Commanders.

McLaurin (quadriceps) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice.

Unless he's able to practice in some capacity Friday, McLaurin is looking increasingly unlikely to play Sunday against the Falcons after he injured his quad last Sunday against the Raiders. Deebo Samuel could be in for increased targets as the focal point of the passing offense against Atlanta.

Croskey-Merritt (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

Croskey-Merritt made a surprise appearance on Wednesday's practice report as a DNP due to a knee issue. Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reported Wednesday evening that the rookie's injury isn't considered to be a serious one and that he may be able to practice Thursday, but that didn't come to pass. Croskey-Merritt thus has one more opportunity Friday to prove his health ahead of the weekend, at which point the team seems likely to give him some sort of designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta. Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez are on hand in the event Croskey-Merritt is limited or even sidelined Week 4.

Daniels (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Daniels sat out a Week 3 win against the Raiders due to a sprained knee that he suffered during a Week 2 loss at Green Bay. He now has strung together three consecutive limited listings on injury reports stretching back to last week, but he told John Keim of ESPN.com on Wednesday that a decision on his availability for Sunday's game in Atlanta is "up to the doctors." The Commanders could make that call as soon as they post Friday's injury report, but until they do, one of Daniels or backup QB Marcus Mariota will be the options to lead the offense this weekend.

Johnson (toe) was limited in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

After logging a DNP on Wednesday, Johnson's return to a limited practice puts him on track to play Sunday against the Chargers. Johnson has played 83 percent of the Giants' offensive snaps through three games but has little to show for it in the box score, producing a 6-49-0 receiving line on 10 targets.

Warren (NIR - resting vet/knee) was listed as a limited participant at practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Though Warren's name was also on Wednesday's practice report, his listed limitations then only cited 'NIR -resting vet.' While the addition of 'knee' to Thursday's report is worth noting, so far there's nothing to suggest that the running back's status for Sunday's game against the Vikings in Dublin is in any danger. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Warren heads into the weekend with an injury designation or cleared to face Minnesota.

Slayton (calf) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton maintained his activity level from Wednesday as he tends to a calf issue, and he'll now have just one more opportunity to practice in full this week before the Giants potentially hand him a designation prior to Sunday's contest versus the Chargers. If he's able to avoid being inactive this weekend, he'll be working with rookie signal-caller Jaxson Dart, who is taking over for veteran Russell Wilson.

Smith (hip/rest) was limited in Thursday's practice.

The hip issue is new for Smith after he was listed as a DNP due to rest only Wednesday. However, the limited practice would suggest Smith has a chance to play Sunday morning against the Vikings unless he was injured in Thursday's session. If Smith were unable to go, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington would handle tight-end duties for the Steelers.

Nabers (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nabers made a brief exit in the second half of Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs when he broke up a deep shot from QB Russell Wilson in the end zone that left the wide receiver in pain on the turf for a spell. He followed up Wednesday's lack of activity with some drills Thursday and now has one more chance to practice this week before the Giants potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Chargers. If Nabers is able to suit up this weekend, he'll be on the receiving end of passes from rookie signal-caller Jaxson Dart.