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Wright (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Ravens.

With Wright the odd man out versus Baltimore, De'Von Achane and Ollie Gordon will handle Miami's Week 9 backfield duties. Wright's next chance to suit up for game action will arrive Sunday, Nov. 9 against the Bills.

Rush (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Dolphins but will serve as the Ravens' emergency third quarterback.

Rush was the Ravens' starting QB for Weeks 5 and 6 but was demoted to backup duties behind Tyler Huntley for Week 8 against the Bears. With Lamar Jackson cleared to return from a three-game absence Thursday, Huntley will operate as the backup while Rush serves as the emergency third quarterback. As such, Rush will be permitted to see the field Thursday only if Jackson and Huntley were both removed due to injury, illness or ejection.

Baker (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Baker was able to practice without restriction Thursday, but he will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to be removed from the league's concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. Baker could have a more prominent role in Tennessee's defense for the second half of the regular season after the Titans traded Roger McCreary to the Rams on Monday.

Nacua (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Nacua was limited in his return to practice Wednesday, despite looking like himself while running routes and making cuts, per Nate Atkins of The Athletic. One day later, though, Nacua had no on-field restrictions, paving the way for his first appearance since he sustained a low left-ankle sprain Week 6 at Baltimore. He even told Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times after Thursday's session that he's "feeling good" and expects to play Sunday against the Saints.

The Chargers designated Harris (undisclosed) to return from injured reserve Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

The veteran long snapper opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an undisclosed issue, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to return to practice. Once fully healthy, Harris would reclaim his role as the Chargers' long snapper from Rick Lovato.

The Dolphins activated Marshall (hamstring) from injured reserve Thursday.

Marshall is still listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Ravens, but his activation off IR is a sign he'll be available to play. The rookie fifth-rounder landed on IR in late September due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Bills in Week 3.

Pola-Mao (knee/ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Pola-Mao sustained an ankle injury during the Raiders' Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, and he now appears to also be working through a knee issue. He downgraded from a full participant in Wednesday's practice to a limited participant Thursday, so Friday's injury report will provide clarity on his chances of playing against Jacksonville on Sunday. Tristin McCollum would be the top candidate to start at safety alongside Jeremy Chinn if Pola-Mao is not cleared to play Week 9.

Butler (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Butler has been rehabbing from a back injury he sustained in Week 7 against the Chiefs, and he got extra time to rest courtesy of the Raiders' Week 8 bye. He's opened the week with a DNP-LP practice log, and a full practice Friday would put him on track to play Sunday against the Jaguars.

Pitre (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

A foot injury limited Pitre's participation in Wednesday's practice, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he will be good to go for Sunday's game against the Broncos. The fourth-year corner has 39 tackles (25 solo) and five pass defenses (three interceptions) through seven regular-season games.

Purdy (toe) was limited at Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Purdy has strung together eight consecutive limited listings on 49ers injury reports as he seeks his first game action since Week 4 due to a turf toe injury. On Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan told Wagoner that he didn't think it was a "long shot" for Purdy to play Week 9, but the fourth-year signal-caller now has just one more chance to get back to full Friday before San Francisco potentially makes a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's game at the Giants. If Purdy is sidelined again this weekend, Mac Jones would make his seventh start of the season.