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Phillips (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

The edge rusher suffered the concussion late in last Friday's game against the Bears, and he was clearly dazed as he made his way to the sideline. Phillips will need to clear the league's concussion protocol to have a chance to play Monday against the Chargers. The former Dolphin has 15 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in four games since being traded to the Eagles.

Metellus (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.

Metellus has now been limited in each of the Vikings' first two practices this week. If he's unable to return to a full session Friday, the veteran safety will likely enter the weekend with an injury designation. Should Metellus be unable to suit up Sunday versus Washington, Jay Ward could step into a starting role.

Baun (hand) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session.

The issue appears to be new for the inside linebacker, though his ability to practice might be a sign that it's nothing significant. Baun has played on nearly defensive snap this season for Philadelphia, recording 96 total tackles (51 solo), including 3.0 sacks, six passes defensed, including an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. If he ultimately can't suit up versus Los Angeles, Jihaad Campbell could be in line to see more snaps in Monday's night's game.

Fisk (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official website reports.

Fisk is dealing with an apparent ankle injury to open the week, forcing him to sit out the team's first practice ahead of Week 14. The tight end will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Monday night's matchup against the Eagles.

Harper (head) is being evaluated for a concussion in Thursday's contest against the Cowboys.

Harper took a blow to the head while tackling George Pickens in the first quarter, ultimately heading directly to the locker room afterwards. The safety's status for the rest of the game is now up in the air, and in his absence, Daniel Thomas stands to step into a more prominent role in Detroit's secondary.

Chandler (knee) participated fully in practice Thursday.

Chandler has been on IR since shortly after injuring his knee in Minnesota's season-opening win over Chicago. He was designated to return Wednesday and logged a limited practice session that day. With an upgrade to full participation Thursday, Chandler seems to be mostly past his injury, though it's not certain that he'll be activated ahead of Sunday's clash against the Commanders.

Gipson (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

The kickoff/punt returner suffered the injury in Week 12 against the Cowboys, missed practice the following week and then sat out the game against the Bears in Week 13. His return to practice could be a sign that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Chargers, though his status Friday and Saturday will still be worth monitoring. Gipson may get a chance to reclaim his kickoff and punt-return duties if he's able to suit up versus Los Angeles.

Crosby (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Crosby was unable to practice after he opened the week as a limited participant at Wednesday's session due to his ongoing knee issue. The defensive lineman will have one more chance to practice Friday before the team takes on Denver in Week 14.

Dotson (toe) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

It appears to be a new issue for the wide receiver, who played 31 offensive snaps on Black Friday against Chicago. Dotson's status will be worth monitoring as the practice week continues ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Chargers. The fourth-year pro has 11 catches for 206 yards and a touchdown this year.

Jackson (knee) didn't participate in practice Thursday.

On the same day the Commanders activated Jackson from IR, the fourth-year defensive end remained sidelined at practice. Washington waited until the last day of Jackson's 21-day practice window to activate him, so it seems both that the team expects him to play again this season and that Jackson's ramp-up is going slowly. With that and his consecutive DNPs this week in mind, it doesn't seem likely that Jackson will be ready to return to action Sunday versus Minnesota, though his status should be more clear upon the release of Friday's injury report.