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Madubuike (ankle) logged a limited practice Thursday.

Madubuike popped up on the injury report Wednesday and was unable to practice, so his limited session Thursday is a step in the right direction. His participation Friday should shed further light on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

James (finger) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

The rookie fifth-rounder was not cleared to play against Seattle in Week 1 due to a broken finger that he suffered in early August. He has opened the week with back-to-back limited practices, but 49ers' general manager John Lynch relayed Thursday that James will be "ready to go" against the Saints on Sunday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports. If he is cleared to make his NFL regular-season debut, James would likely struggle to see backfield snaps as the 49ers' RB4 behind Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo.

Allen (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Allen's full participation in Thursday's practice indicates that he is past a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Rams' Week 1 win over the Texans. His availability provides the Rams with crucial depth at tight end, especially if Colby Parkinson (shoulder) is not cleared to play against the Titans on Sunday. Allen and Terrance Ferguson would serve as the Rams' backup tight ends behind Tyler Higbee if Parkinson is sidelined.

Parkinson (shoulder) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Parkinson was diagnosed with a sprained AC joint that he suffered during the Rams' Week 1 win over the Texans. He's opened the week with back-to-back DNPs and is unlikely to play against the Titans on Sunday unless he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday. Davis Allen (knee) and Terrance Ferguson would handle backup tight end duties behind Tyler Higbee if Parkinson is ruled out for Week 2.

Reed (back) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Reed was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a back issue, so his DNP on Thursday is a trend in the wrong direction. He'll have to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday to have a shot at playing against the Steelers on Sunday. Mike Morris would be in line to see a significant increase in defensive snaps if Reed is unable to play.

Witherspoon (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Witherspoon picked up the injury in the fourth quarter of the Seahawks' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. He's missed the first two practices of the week and would have to practice Friday in at least a limited capacity in order to have a realistic chance of playing against the Steelers on Sunday. Shaquill Griffin and Derion Kendrick could draw some snaps at slot corner if Witherspoon is not cleared to play in Seattle's Week 2 bout.

Love (groin) did not practice Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Love popped up on Wednesday's injury report as a limited participant due to a groin injury that he picked up during Seattle's Week 1 loss to San Francisco. His downgrade to DNP is concerning, and a missed practice Friday would put him in jeopardy of being ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. With Nick Emmanwori set to miss multiple weeks due to a high-ankle sprain, Ty Okada could step in as the Seahawks' second starting safety alongside Coby Bryant if Love were to miss time.

Jones (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Jones was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder issue, but he was a full go in Thursday's session and is on track to play against the Steelers on Sunday. Jones made his impact felt during the Seahawks' Week 1 loss against the 49ers, when he logged eight tackles (three solo) and two pass defenses, including an interception.

Young (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Young appears to be past a hamstring injury that prevented from playing against the 49ers in Week 1 and is on track to play against the Steelers on Sunday. He should see most of his playing time on special teams, including as a kick returner alongside George Holani.

Bobo was removed from Thursday's injury report, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Bobo missed Week 1 due to a concussion but practiced in full Wednesday before being removed from the injury report entirely Thursday. That indicates that he's cleared the league's concussion protocol and will be ready to suit up in Week 2 against the Steelers.