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Ferguson (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Ferguson's back-to-back absences to kick off Week 9 prep don't bode well for his availability Sunday against the Colts. He sustained a low-ankle sprain after playing just four snaps during Dallas' Week 8 loss to the Cardinals. Brevyn Spann-Ford worked as the team's top TE after Ferguson's exit. Ferguson will have one more opportunity to practice Friday before Dallas posts Week 9 game statuses.

Tuten (ankle/foot) 'should be' available for Thursday night's game against the Ravens barring any pregame setbacks, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Tuten logged 'DNP' listings on all three of the Jaguars' Week 9 injury reports ahead of the contest and had been considered a game-time decision. Fowler's report indicates that the running back is trending toward active status, but those considering Tuten in Week 9 fantasy lineups will nonetheless want to verify his playing status ahead of Thursday's 8:15 pm ET kickoff.

Pickens (hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Pickens maintained his activity level from Wednesday as he deals with lingering shoulder and hamstring injuries. He still was able to handle a 57 percent snap share this past Sunday against the Cardinals, but he mustered only two catches (on four targets) for 48 yards. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not Pickens heads into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Indianapolis.

Donaldson (shoulder/concussion) did not practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

After being limited Wednesday, Donaldson's downgrade to DNP puts him in jeopardy of missing Week 9 against the Browns. With Travis Etienne (hamstring) also looking unlikely to play, the Saints could be rolling with Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and Audric Estime out of the backfield.

Henderson (illness) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice, ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports.

Henderson officially goes down as a non-participant for a second consecutive Week 9 practice and has now missed a full week due to this illness. His participation level will be worth monitoring Friday, though it looks likely at this point that Henderson will carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers. Corey Kiner would be in line to maintain an expanded role alongside Rhamondre Stevenson if Henderson sits again Sunday.

Ogletree (knee) upgraded to a limited practice Thursday.

After being a DNP on Wednesday, Ogletree's return to practice puts him on track for Sunday's game against Dallas. The Colts are using four tight ends most weeks, featuring Tyler Warren in the passing game, while Mo Alie-Cox, Ogletree and Will Mallory play part-time roles.

Lloyd was limited at practice Thursday due to a knee injury.

Lloyd's addition to the Packers' practice report midweek is something to monitor, especially because it may indicate a health concern that occurred during Thursday's session. Ultimately, Friday's injury report may provide some clarity into the situation.

Kamara (rest/back) was limited at Thursday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Kamara followed up Wednesday's absence from practice with some activity one day later as he eases into the week due to a lingering back issue. Friday's injury report will reveal if he has a designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Kelce (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Kelce was deemed a limited participant Wednesday, but the tight end's full participation Thursday paves the way for him to be in uniform Sunday against the Jets. Over his last two games, the Chiefs' leader in catches and receiving yards has amassed nine catches on 15 targets for 111 yards with a TD, and as long as he stays healthy he'll merit weekly fantasy lineup consideration.

Brown (ankle/knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Thursday's injury report confirms Brown's absence after he wasn't spotted earlier in the day. Brown has missed the team's first two practices leading up to Sunday's game against the Packers, suggesting he's fighting an uphill battle in his effort to avoid missing a second consecutive game. He has dressed for only three of New England's first eight games. DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism, Kyle Williams and possibly Mack Hollins (calf) would lead the Patriots' wide receiver room Sunday if Brown sits again.