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

Long has now logged back-to-back limited practice sessions as he works to gain clearance for Sunday's road game against Arizona. He hasn't played since Week 9 due to a pair of injuries, and Friday's practice will represent Long's last chance to upgrade to unrestricted reps in Week 12. Long will serve as Jacksonville's top tight end if he's able to suit up Sunday, unless the team activates Brenton Strange (hip) from IR to the 53-man roster.

Etienne (shoulder) was listed as limited at practice Thursday.

Etienne didn't take contact at Thursday's practice so a second consecutive limited designation was expected. Bhayshul Tuten (ankle) was also listed as limited both Wednesday and Thursday after splitting carries with Etienne in Jacksonville's Week 11 win over the Chargers. Whether either running back upgrades to full participation Friday could play a significant role in determining which Jaguar gets the lion's share of carries Sunday against Arizona's struggling defense.

Flacco (right shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Flacco also was limited Wednesday, but at this stage there's no reason to think he'll be unavailable Sunday against the Patriots. However, with Joe Burrow (toe) having logged his second straight full practice, while taking snaps with the first-team offense in the process, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, it's uncertain if Flacco will continue as the Bengals' starting QB this weekend, with that assignment (or lack thereof) hinging on whether Burrow is deemed fit for his first game action since Week 2.

Doubs (wrist) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Doubs maintained his activity level from Wednesday, giving him just one more opportunity this week to prove the health of his wrist ahead of Sunday's game versus the Vikings. The Packers listed five other wide receiver options as limited Thursday -- Christian Watson (knee), Matthew Golden (shoulder/wrist), Dontayvion Wicks (calf), Savion Williams (foot) and Bo Melton (shoulder) -- so Friday's injury report will provide insight into who among them doesn't carry a designation into Week 12 action.

Thomas (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Though Thomas has been on the field for five consecutive Jaguars practices, he's yet to advance beyond limited participation. With that in mind, Thomas may need to upgrade to full activity Friday to improve his chances of not missing a third straight game this Sunday in Arizona. If Thomas is able to move past the ankle sprain and suit up this weekend, he could be in line for plenty of targets with Travis Hunter (knee) out for the season and with top tight end Brenton Strange (hip) uncertain to be activated from injured reserve prior to Sunday.

Okonkwo (foot) was limited in practice Thursday.

Okonkwo managed to play through his foot injury Week 11 without being tagged with an injury designation, so as long as he's able to log at least another limited session Friday, he will have strong odds of being cleared for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Across 10 regular-season appearances so far, Okonkwo has secured 32 of 42 targets for 337 receiving yards, but he's still looking for his first touchdown of 2025.

Watson (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Watson was one of five Packers wide receivers to have a cap on their reps in the team's second Week 12 session, the others being Romeo Doubs (wrist), Matthew Golden (shoulder/wrist), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (foot). Additionally, WR turned CB Bo Melton (shoulder) was added to the injury report as limited Thursday. Ultimately, Friday's report will unveil who among Watson and the other five enter the weekend without designations ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

TeSlaa (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

TeSlaa was also limited during Wednesday's walkthrough practice. He managed to play through his oblique injury Week 11 and contribute in his usual depth role, but unless TeSlaa manages to upgrade to full practice reps Friday, he figures to carry an injury designation into Sunday's home matchup against the Giants.

Wright (ankle) practiced in full Thursday.

Wright was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough session, but he's now ready to rock for Week 12. He drew seven targets (two catches) during Detroit's loss to Philadelphia in Week 11 and will get another chance to start at tight end Sunday versus the Giants with Sam LaPorta (back) still on IR.

Jacobs (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Jacobs was capped to individual drills during the Packers' second Week 12 session, after which he touched on the nature of the injuries that knocked him out of this past Sunday's win at the Giants in the second quarter. He told Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site that he suffered a bone bruise in his knee and a thigh contusion, but the swelling has gone down significantly since then. Jacobs also said that he needs to regain range of motion in the leg in question, meaning Friday's practice likely will be key for his chances to suit up Sunday against the Vikings. Emanuel Wilson is poised to take on most of the backfield work if Jacobs is inhibited or sidelined this weekend, with Chris Brooks on hand for touches as well.