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Luepke (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Luepke's ability to string consecutive practices together is a great sign for his availability for Sunday's game against the Vikings. The fullback will have one more chance to avoid an injury designation for Sunday, and even without a full practice Friday, he seems to be in a good spot to be able to suit up against Minnesota.

Rumph (wrist) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Rumph upgraded to full participation Thursday after being limited Wednesday due to a wrist injury. The defensive back is now cleared of that injury designation and should once again be set to play his normal amount of defensive snaps in the Saints' upcoming divisional matchup with the Panthers on Sunday.

Reid (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Reid was unable to practice Wednesday after missing the Week 14 win over the Buccaneers with a knee injury. The safety's upgrade to limited participation Thursday is a good sign for his chances of suiting up for Sunday's game against the Panthers. However, if the 28-year-old must misses a second consecutive game, Jordan Howden will likely log another start at strong safety.

Rankins (elbow/shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Rankins did not practice to open the week Wednesday, but he was a full participant Thursday and is ready to go against the Cardinals in Week 15. The 31-year old has 28 tackles (13 solo), including 2.5 sacks, through 13 games this season. The veteran defensive tackle should handle his usual starting role alongside Mario Edwards on Sunday versus Arizona.

Herbert (hand) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Herbert didn't report any setbacks with his fractured left hand while playing through the injury in Monday's 22-19 overtime win over the Eagles, with the quarterback telling Kris Rhim of ESPN.com on Wednesday that postgame X-rays came back "clean for the most part." The signal-caller had underwent surgery on his non-throwing hand just one week before the matchup with Philadelphia and completed just 12 of 26 passes for 139 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the victory. However, Herbert made up for the lackluster passing performance by carving up the Eagles on the ground, running for a season-high 66 yards on 10 carries. Though he's had his reps capped in both of the Chargers' first two Week 15 practices, Herbert still looks on track to start Sunday's game at Kansas City.

Joseph (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Joseph logged a limited session Wednesday before downgrading to a non-participant Thursday. The downturn in practice participation bodes poorly for the safety's chances to suit up for Sunday's game against the Rams. Joseph will have one more chance to practice Friday, but if he is unable to log at least a limited session, it is unlikely he will be able to play Sunday.

Wicks (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

For a second week in a row, Wicks is enduring practice restrictions due to an ankle injury, which capped him to six snaps and no targets this past Sunday versus the Bears. The Packers have three other wide receivers also limited this week: Jayden Reed (shoulder), Matthew Golden (wrist) and Savion Williams (foot). Friday's practice report will unveil who among the quartet will head into the weekend without designations for Sunday's game at Denver.

Lloyd (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Lloyd is in the midst of his second week of practicing with Green Bay after having his 21-day evaluation window opened Dec. 1. He's been a limited participant in each of Green Bay's ensuing five practices, and given that he's been on injured reserve all season, he may need to log multiple full sessions before getting cleared to make his 2025 debut. Whenever he's reinstated, Lloyd may not be in line for much of a role out of the Green Bay backfield, as Emanuel Wilson has proven to be a competent backup option this season behind lead back Josh Jacobs (knee).

Anzalone (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Anzalone was unable to practice Wednesday due to an illness, but he is now cleared of any injury designation a day later after turning in a full session Thursday. Anzalone is thus on target to suit up against the Rams, where he will likely continue his season-long streak of logging at least an 88 percent snap share.

Golden (wrist) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Golden has been listed with a wrist injury since Week 12 prep that sidelined him for two games and capped him at five offensive snaps and one target, which he didn't catch, in this past Sunday's win over the Bears. He joins Jayden Reed (shoulder), Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) and Savion Williams (foot) as limited participants this week as the Packers' receiving corps continues to be beset by injuries. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Golden enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest in Denver.