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Thomas (foot) sat out Thursday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Coach Brain Daboll indicated that Thomas' absence Thursday was a planned precaution, per Paul Schwartz of the New York Post, after the starting left tackle participated in limited fashion Wednesday. While Thomas may find himself carrying an injury designation on Friday's report into Week 1 action against the Commanders, he appears to be on track to play.

Coleman (groin) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday.

With Coleman having logged two straight limited practices, the wideout will likely need to work fully Friday in order to avoid taking a designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens. If Coleman is out or limited this weekend, Elijah Moore (personal), Curtis Samuel and Tyrell Shavers would be next up for added opportunities at receiver behind Khalil Shakir and Joshua Palmer.

Bass (hip/groin) didn't practice Thursday.

Bass is trending in the wrong direction, as he was unable to take the practice field Thursday due to left hip and groin injuries after logging a limited session Wednesday. The Bills signed veteran kicker Matt Prater to their practice squad Thursday, giving them an alternative within the organization if Bass is unavailable against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football in Week 1.

Coach Matt LaFleur said Parsons (back) remained limited at Thursday's practice, Zach Kruse of USA Today reports.

Per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, LaFleur added that the Packers' training staff didn't need to adjust its plan for Parsons after he also was limited at Wednesday's padded practice. Since Parsons was traded from Dallas to Green Bay last Thursday, it's been revealed that he's been tending to a joint sprain in his back, which spurred his former team to order up a five-day plan of an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid prior to the deal. Despite Parsons still being hampered by the injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier Thursday that the pass rusher is expected to be available for Sunday's season opener against the Lions, though it what capacity remains to be seen.

Gonzalez (hamstring) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Gonzalez could be trending toward a Week 1 absence against the Raiders unless he practices in some capacity Friday. If New England's top cornerback is unavailable Sunday, Alex Austin, Marcus Jones and DJ James would be the top candidates to draw the start on the outside opposite Carlton Davis.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Hobbs (knee) is practicing in a limited capacity, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Hobbs is practicing for the first time since July 31, as Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports, and per Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com LaFleur said he'll "absolutely" give the starting cornerback a chance to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener at home against the Lions. Green Bay has taken a cautious approach to Hobbs' recovery from knee surgery to address a partially torn meniscus. Friday's official practice report will reveal Hobbs' injury designation, or lack thereof, for Week 1.

Meyers, who is still seeking a contract extension with the Raiders, appears further entrenched as the team's No. 1 receiver following the announcement of Amari Cooper's retirement Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Meyers expressed uncertainty about the odds of he and Las Vegas reaching agreement on a long-term extension after Wednesday's practice, but the retirement of Cooper -- who inked with the Raiders last week -- could benefit him both in terms of projected target share and contract leverage. Though Las Vegas can lean on star TE Brock Bowers in the passing game, the team now has little in the way of proven contributors at wideout behind Meyers. Tre Tucker tallied just a 47-539-3 receiving line while playing all 17 regular-season games last year, while rookies Dont'e Thornton and Jack Bech have yet to handle a regular-season snap. Meyers requested a trade late August and said Wednesday he doesn't intend to hold out, but negotiation leverage may have swung in his favor ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Patriots.

Berrios (hamstring) isn't practicing Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Berrios and Christian Kirk have both sat out consecutive practices due to hamstring injuries, putting their availability in jeopardy for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Rams. Rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel could be on track to operate in three-receiver sets alongside Nico Collins, and Noel could also get a chance to return punts if Berrios sits out.

Ricard (calf) isn't practicing Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Ricard hasn't practiced since Aug. 14. The five-time Pro Bowl fullback is unlikely to recover in time to play against the Bills in Week 1 on Sunday Night Football.

Likely (foot) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Likely hasn't been able to practice in any fashion since undergoing surgery on his left foot Aug. 1, and while the Ravens have yet to officially rule him out for Week 1, the 25-year-old looks like a longshot to be available. With Likely expected to be inactive for Sunday's season opener in Buffalo, Charlie Kolar should be in line to see an enhanced role behind No. 1 tight end Mark Andrews.