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The Falcons placed Malone (ankle) on injured reserve Thursday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Malone suffered the ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Colts. While coach Raheem Morris called the injury significant, an exact diagnosis is unclear. Malone will now be out until at least Week 15.

Thomas (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Fellow WR Parker Washington (hamstring) also was limited Thursday, with Friday's final injury report slated to reveal the duo's game statuses ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. Prior to being inactive Week 10, Thomas recorded a 30-420-1 line on 60 targets through eight contests.

Long (hip/knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Hip and knee injuries prevented Long from playing against the Texans in Week 10. His ability to return to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- indicates that he is progressing in his recovery after missing Wednesday's session. Long's practice participation Friday will determine whether he carries an injury designation into Sunday's tilt against the Chargers. Long has served as the Jaguars' TE1 since early October after Brenton Strange (hip) was placed on injured reserve. However, Strange's 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Wednesday, and his return would revert Long to the TE2 job. If Strange and Long are both unable to play Sunday, then Johnny Mundt and Quintin Morris would be the top options at tight end for the Jaguars.

Washington (hamstring) was limited in his return to practice Thursday.

Washington didn't practice Wednesday, but a limited session Thursday bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Chargers. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Washington and/or fellow WR Brian Thomas (ankle, limited) are able to upgrade to full participation, as well as their game statuses ahead of Week 11 action.

Glasgow (back) logged a full practice session Thursday.

Glasgow was limited to begin the week after suffering a back injury in Detroit's Week 10 win over the Commanders. He should be ready to suit up for a Week 11 showdown against the Eagles.

Pearsall (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pearsall has maintained his activity level in his first two official practices since he suffered a PCL injury in his right knee Week 4. He also told Vic Tafur of The Athletic on Thursday that he's "feeling like myself" now, but it remains to be seen how he'll be listed, if at all, on the 49ers' final injury report of the week Friday ahead of Sunday's contest at Arizona. If Pearsall is able to suit up this weekend, he'll be working with normal starting signal-caller Brock Purdy (toe), who practiced fully Thursday before coach Kyle Shanahan announced on KNBR San Francisco that the QB was returning to action.

Tom (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Tom has been working through a back issue since mid-October, so the fact that he's opened the week with back-to-back limited practices suggests that he should be available to play against the Giants on Sunday. Friday's practice report will determine whether Tom enters Week 11 with an injury designation.

Rich Cimini of ESPN.com suggests that Fields could be playing for his job Thursday night against the Patriots.

As Cimini notes, coach Aaron Glenn hasn't confirmed Fields as the Jets' Week 11 starter, but assuming that's the case, he'll be working without star WR Garrett Wilson (knee), who has been placed on IR. Fields has been held under 100 passing yards in three of his past four outings, a context that makes him a risky fantasy option versus New England, in any case. Per Cimini, Tyrod Taylor, who is past a recent knee injury, is lurking as a possible replacement in the event that Fields struggles Thursday.

Franklin-Myers (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

The back injury appears to be a new issue for the 2018 fourth-rounder, as he was omitted from Wednesday's injury report. The severity of the injury is unclear, but Friday's practice report should provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Chiefs on Sunday. Franklin-Myers' absence would result in more snaps at defensive end for Malcolm Roach, Jordan Jackson and rookie third-rounder Sai'vion Jones.

Horton (groin/shin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After Horton was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, his lack of activity one day later doesn't bode well just three days before Sunday's road showdown with the Rams. On a positive note, the other Seahawks wide receivers -- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (rest), Cooper Kupp (hamstring/wrist), Jake Bobo (calf) and Cody White (abdomen) -- included on Thursday's injury report all practiced fully. Horton's groin and shin injuries are threatening to sideline him for a second straight game, and Seattle may provide a ruling on his Week 11 availability as soon as Friday.