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McConkey (foot) remained limited at practice Thursday.

After being on the field for 86 percent of the Chargers' snaps on offense in Monday's 22-19 overtime win over the Eagles, McConkey has logged back-to-back limited practice sessions. Friday's final injury report will thus reveal whether the wideout, who hauled in just one of his five targets for 12 yards versus Philadelphia, carries an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Jackson (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Jackson upgraded to full participation after being limited in practice Wednesday. The safety has been cleared of the injury designation that forced him to miss consecutive weeks, and he is good to go for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys. His return means diminished opportunities for Fabian Moreau and Jay Ward, who shared snaps at slot cornerback in Jackson's absence.

McCaffrey was limited at Thursday's practice due to an illness, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

McCaffrey ranks fifth in the entire NFL with 85 catches and also sits in third with 237 carries through 13 games this season, resulting in 1,655 yards from scrimmage and 13 total TDs. With an illness now in tow, he may need to get back to all activity Friday in order to avoid a designation for Sunday's contest against the Titans. Brian Robinson is the next RB up in San Francisco if McCaffrey cedes any backfield reps this weekend.

Metellus (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Metellus has logged consecutive limited practices with the shoulder injury he picked up in last week's 31-0 shutout win over the Commanders. The safety's ability to string together sessions means he is likely in good shape for Sunday's contest with the Cowboys, and he will have one more chance to increase his participation and avoid an injury designation for the game.

Nubin (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nubin wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, but his practice reps are now being capped due to a quad issue. His availability for Week 15 may come down to the extent of his practice activity during Friday's session. If Nubin is able to practice without any restrictions Friday, he could still manage to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Commanders without an injury designation.

Chandler (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Chandler continues to string full practice sessions together as he works his way back from a knee injury he sustained in Week 1 against the Bears. If the running back is activated from injured reserve for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, he'll likely rotate in behind the top duo of Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones (shoulder).

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

Olszewski couldn't practice in any capacity Wednesday, so his limited activity level represents a tangible step in the right direction. Still, Olszewski will need to gain full clearance from the NFL's concussion protocol in order to return to the lineup, meaning his status for Sunday's game against the Commanders could come down to the wire. For any chance of being cleared for Week 15, Olszewski will likely need to practice in full Friday.

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

Collins practiced in full after being designated to return from IR on Wednesday, so it's possible that Thursday's downgrade in activity level represents a setback in his recovery. The depth wideout hasn't played since Week 9 due to a neck injury.

The Broncos waived Lewis on Thursday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

After being signed to the active roster Dec. 6 and playing 28 offensive snaps in the Week 14 win over the Raiders, the Broncos have opted to cut ties with the 41-year-old Lewis. The jettisoning of Lewis may be a signal Nate Adkins (knee) is close to making a return. Lewis will now go on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, the 2006 first-round pick will once again be a free agent.

Marks (knee) returned to a limited practice Thursday.

Marks and fellow RB Nick Chubb (ribs) both logged 'DNPs' on Wednesday. Chubb also missed Thursday's session, which clouds his availability for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, while Marks' limited practice has him trending in the right direction for the contest. In any case, Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Chubb has a chance to play this weekend, as well Marks' official Week 15 game status.