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Winters (calf) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Winters was limited Wednesday. However, after logging a full session Thursday, all signs are pointing toward his availability for the Week 9 meeting with the Colts. The 2023 No. 216 overall pick has appeared in six games in his first season in Dallas, amassing 35 total tackles (23 solo) and one interception.

Van Ginkel (chest) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Van Ginkel played through the issue last week against the Lions and piled up 2.5 sacks in the loss. The veteran edge rusher has 21 tackles (11 solo), including 6.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery across seven starts this season.

Jennings (calf) was limited in Thursday's practice.

It's a new injury for Jennings, but he has an extra day to recover this week, as the Vikings play the Bills on Monday night. Jennings has six grabs for 54 yards on 10 targets across six games this season and is nowhere near fantasy relevance in his current role.

Overshown (hamstring/back) was limited in Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Overshown popped up on the practice report due to a couple of nagging injuries. There will presumably be more clarity Friday regarding his status for the Week 9 meeting with the Colts. However, if Overshown can't get out there for that contest, Shemar James and Jaishawn Barham may be in line for more snaps.

Downs (concussion) was limited during Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Downs sustained a concussion in the Week 8 loss to the Cardinals and didn't practice Wednesday. While he likely has a way to go before being cleared to suit up versus the Colts on Sunday, he's seemingly moving in a positive direction. The 22-year-old has appeared in all eight games for the Cowboys in 2026, amassing 52 total tackles (30 solo) and 1.0 sacks.

Tuten (ankle) is on track to play in Thursday night's game against the Ravens, after going through what Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com describes as an extensive pregame workout.

Tuten, who was listed as a 'DNP' on all three of the Jaguars' Week 9 injury reports, had been viewed as a game-time decision for Thursday's contest, but it looks like the running back will give it a go after all. We'll provide official confirmation of his status, either way, once the Jaguars' inactives are posted ahead of the team's 8:15 pm ET kickoff.

Al-Shaair (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

The veteran linebacker is fine for Sunday's game against the winless Chargers. Al-Shaair has recorded 58 tackles (22 solo) and a pair of pass breakups across six starts this season.

Lee (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Lee sustained a hamstring injury during the loss to the Packers in Week 8. Now, he's in danger of missing his first game of the 2026 campaign, which wouldn't be an ideal scenario for a Carolina team that is already thin at the cornerback position. If Lee is ruled out against the Broncos, the Panthers may need to look to the practice squad to fill the void.

Kirk (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Kirk kicked off Week 9 prep with a limited session Wednesday due to a knee injury, so his downgrade one day later may be cause for concern. Friday's practice report could provide some clarity surrounding his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Hufanga (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

After being listed as DNP on Wednesday, Hufanga's return to practice will give him a chance to play Sunday against the Panthers after he's missed the past three contests.