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Austin signed to the Saints' practice squad Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Austin returned to the team's practice squad after being cut by the Saints on Tuesday. The 26-year-old played in the first four games of the regular season for New Orleans, catching his lone target for seven yards.

Judkins (ankle) remained a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Judkins has logged back-to-back limited practices as he tries to limit his absence due to an ankle injury to one game. He sat out the Week 6 win over the Ravens, during which Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime notched nine carries apiece. Cleveland could have a different backfield mix Sunday against the Titans, with Judkins angling to reclaim the lead role and Dylan Sampson (knee) eligible to be activated from injured reserve.

Evans (Achilles) wasn't present for the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Evans has yet to practice since aggravating his right Achilles during Monday's win against the Commanders, which forced him out just before halftime of that contest. Coach Kyle Shanahan called the injury "soreness" afterward, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, and at the same time he said he doesn't believe the wide receiver has a long-term injury. Evans doesn't need to practice in order to make himself available on game day, but Friday's injury report will reveal if he has a chance to play Sunday in Atlanta.

Mitchell (finger) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

After sitting out the Jets' last four games due to a finger injury he ultimately addressed with surgery, Mitchell has been back on the field as a limited participant for the team's first two Week 7 practice sessions. Given the length of his absence, Mitchell may need to upgrade to full participation Friday in order to avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Prior to getting hurt, Mitchell had been operating as the Jets' No. 2 receiver and logged a 9-123-0 receiving line on 15 targets through the team's first two contests.

Hall (quadriceps) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Hall logged his first practice participation of any kind since a second-half exit against the Lions back in Week 3. He moved well in his return to practice, per Brian Costello of the New York Post, though Costello also notes that Hall went to the rehab area after individual drills rather than taking part in teams drills. Hall will likely need to log a full practice Friday to avoid a questionable designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Braelon Allen has enjoyed a near-monopoly on backfield touches for the Jets while Hall has been sidelined.

The Cardinals waived Bowman on Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Bowman made his season debut for Arizona in Week 6 after being elevated from the practice squad, recording four snaps on special teams. The 26-year-old may be able to return to the team after clearing waivers.

Mayfield (right thumb) practiced fully Thursday.

This marks a second straight uninhibited practice for Mayfield as he seeks his first game action since Week 3 due to a dislocated right thumb. Per Greg Auman of Fox Sports, Mayfield again was wearing a glove on his right hand Thursday, and afterward the quarterback told Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site that he "feels fine gripping and throwing," with the biggest concern enduring hits and taking the ball under center. Head coach Todd Bowles has yet to announce a Week 7 starter between Mayfield and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, but that'll likely occur Friday ahead of Sunday's road matchup with the Panthers.

Warren (groin) did not practice Thursday.

Warren has missed the Colts' first two practices leading up to Sunday's game against the Vikings after sitting out the Week 6 loss to Tennessee. He seems to have sustained his groin injury last Friday, when he was a late addition to the Week 6 injury report. Warren probably needs to practice in some capacity Friday to avoid being ruled out when the Colts reveal their Week 7 injury designations.

Egbuka (concussion/foot) was deemed a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Egbuka is fighting an uphill battle ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers after being unable to log any practice activity Wednesday or Thursday. The 2025 first-round pick was spotted working with trainers on a side field Thursday as he works his way through the concussion protocol. Egbuka would need to clear the protocol to suit up Sunday, and a foot injury further complicates his path to playing.

Irving (illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Several Buccaneers missed practice Wednesday due to an illness, including Irving. The third-year running back got back in the mix on Thursday, which is an encouraging step for him going into the Week 7 game against the Panthers. Provided Irving practices again on Friday, he'll be trending in the right direction to play.