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McConkey (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

McConkey has back-to-back uncapped practices under his belt this week, but it remains unclear if he's gained clearance from the concussion protocol, which requires getting the all-clear from an independent neurologist. Friday's injury report will reveal if he still needs to pass such an exam ahead of Sunday's game versus the Rams.

Smith (hamstring) missed Thursday's practice.

Smith so far has sat out Wednesday's walkthrough and Thursday's practice due to a lingering hamstring injury, giving him just one more opportunity to mix into drills this week. The Eagles may make a ruling on Smith's status for Sunday's game in Washington once they post their final Week 8 injury report Friday.

Barkley (hamstring/back) didn't practice Thursday.

Barkley has yet to practice this week due to dueling hamstring and back issues, the latter of which knocked him out of Monday's loss to the Cowboys. He relayed to Tim McManus of ESPN.com afterward that he isn't concerned about the most recent injury, but he now has just one more chance to get back on the practice field ahead of Sunday's game at Washington. With all of Tank Bigsby (abdomen), Will Shipley (foot) and Dameon Pierce (undisclosed) on IR, Jaydon Blue currently is the only healthy RB on the Eagles' active roster, though the team also used practice squad member Elijah Mitchell in Monday's loss to the Cowboys.

Diggs (hand/hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Diggs was a non-participant Wednesday due to hand/hamstring/rest, but a return to all activity one day later with 'rest' removed from the injury report indicates the pair of health concerns won't impact his ability to suit up on game days. With Terry McLaurin (knee) out for the season, Diggs will have unfettered access to passes from QB Jayden Daniels moving forward, which so far has ammounted to a 10-99-2 line on 16 targets in their two healthy outings (Weeks 1 and 6) together this season.

Waddle (chest) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Waddle departed in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's win at Arizona due to a chest injury, which limited him in practice last Wednesday and Thursday before he returned to a full session Friday and didn't enter the weekend with a designation. This week has been a different story, though, as he kicked it off with a DNP on Wednesday before Thursday's capped session. Friday's injury report will reveal Waddle's chances to suit up Sunday against the Chiefs.

Harvey (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Harvey wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, and it's unclear if his limitations a day later stemmed from Denver's initial practice or were the result of an issue the running back encountered Thursday. In any case, added context with regard to Harvey's status for Sunday's game against the Chiefs will arrive no later than Friday. If available this weekend, Harvey will contend with J.K. Dobbinsand Jonah Coleman for Denver's Week 8 backfield touches.

Jones (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice.

In the wake of making an early exit from this past Sunday's win against the Colts after aggravating a knee injury, Jones didn't practice Wednesday, so his return to drills one day later generally is a good sign in the midst of Week 8 prep. Friday's injury report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Detroit.

Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Pickens is dealing with a lingering shoulder issue and a new hamstring injury, which so far has capped his practice reps this week. He'll have one more chance to get back to full Friday, at which point the Cowboys may tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Bowers (calf) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Bowers opened Week 8 prep with a limited session Wednesday due to a calf injury, but it didn't deter him from returning to all drills one day later. Since making his season debut in Week 3, he's gone for more than 70 receiving yards in all five of his appearances, sitting on a 34-455-3 line on 52 targets on the campaign.

Rice (hamstring/knee) remained a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Rice has put a pair of limited practices under his belt as he works his way back from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him since Week 4, with a knee injury also in the mix to complicate his recovery. If Rice ultimately gets the green light to face the Broncos, he would likely reclaim his customary role as Kansas City's top wide receiver. He would likely need to log a full practice Friday to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game.