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Hawkins (knee) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

Hawkins has now been held out of four consecutive practices due to the knee issue and could be trending toward missing a second straight game Sunday in Buffalo. If Hawkins ends up being sidelined against the Bills, Keondre Jackson and K'Von Wallace would be in line for extra snaps alongside starting safety Malaki Starks.

Bates was a non-participant in Thursday's practice due to a shoulder injury.

Bates has been a spectator for the Commanders' first two Week 8 practices and will need to get back on the field in some capacity to put himself in position to play Sunday against the Eagles. The sixth-year tight end has played at least 30 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the Commanders' first six games, mainly serving as a blocking specialist while recording five receptions for 27 yards on six targets.

Robinson (hamstring) did not practice Thursday for the second day in a row, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Robinson has yet to resume practicing after sitting out Atlanta's Week 7 win over the 49ers due to a hamstring injury. Robinson will likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to avoid being ruled out for a second consecutive game, in which case Khalil Herbert would likely be elevated from the practice squad to work as Bijan Robinson's backup again.

Shaheed (knee) is unlikely to practice Thursday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Coach Mike Macdonald provided the update Thursday, stating that the wideout is "doing well" but was not quite ready to return to practice. Shaheed exited Sunday's win over the Chiefs with a knee injury, which is not expected to keep him out long-term. He gets an extra day to rehab as the Seahawks get ready for their Monday Night Football matchup with the Bears.

Taylor told reporters Thursday that he hasn't requested a trade out of Indianapolis, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports. "I haven't heard anything, and I can't control that," Taylor said regarding the possibility of being traded. "Obviously, you guys know that I'm always proud to wear the horseshoe, proud to be here."

The 2-5 Colts have gone into sell mode after firing GM Chris Ballard. Indianapolis traded away guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to Seattle and San Francisco, respectively, but both of those players are on expiring contracts. Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension with the Colts in August, so the team may not feel as much urgency to trade him, and the star running back confirmed he hasn't requested a trade. Several teams have reportedly inquired about Taylor's availability.

Brown (knee/ankle) is sidelined Thursday by a knee issue that flared up, and the wide receiver's status for Sunday against the Dolphins is up in the air, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Brown is contending with a new knee injury in addition to the ankle injury through which he has played the last two weeks after missing the previous four. The wideout's fantasy managers should start forming contingency plans in case he sits out Sunday against the Dolphins, though Brown could change the narrative by returning to practice Friday.

Price (chest) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

As was expected following head coach Mike Macdonald's comments from Monday, Price will see his first on-field work since suffering a chest injury in a Week 3 loss at Washington. The Seahawks also are honing in on a season debut for Zach Charbonnet (knee), so the team's backfield may soon be close to 100 percent. Ultimately, though, Thursday's injury report will provide a base line activity level for both RBs ahead of Monday's game against the Bears.

Davis didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Davis received the day off while he was feeling under the weather, but so long as he's able to get back on the practice field Friday, he should avoid taking a designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens. While handling a backup role behind lead back James Cook this season, Davis has carried just five times for 12 yards to go with three receptions for 40 yards through Buffalo's first six contests.

Kincaid (chest) remained in a red non-contact jersey for a second straight day Thursday, Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News reports.

This marks Kincaid's second straight practice in a non-contact jersey as Buffalo returns from the team's bye and prepares to host the Ravens in Week 8. Friday's practice will give a more clear picture of Kincaid's status going into the weekend.

Moore (shoulder) was in a red non-contact jersey for a second straight day Thursday, Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News reports.

Moore continues to practice but has not been taking contact this week. If he sheds the non-contact jersey Friday, it'll be a strong indicator for his status going into Sunday's game against the Ravens. Moore has missed the last two weeks due to an AC joint injury.