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Banks (groin) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Banks appears to be all set for Week 8 after he was able to log a full practice Thursday. The offensive lineman will operate in his starting role at left guard versus the Steelers on Sunday.

Guyton (lower body) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Guyton was added to the injury report with an apparent lower-body injury after he opened the week a full participant Wednesday. The offensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full practice Friday before the team takes on the Broncos in Week 8.

Elliss (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Elliss appears to be set to return to action in Week 8 after missing the team's last two contests with a shoulder injury. The linebacker has compiled 11 total tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a forced fumble over five games this year.

Stiggers (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

A hip injury prevented Stiggers from playing against Carolina in Week 7, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is on track to return against Cincinnati on Sunday. Stiggers has five tackles (three solo) over six regular-season games will playing exclusively on special teams.

Schmitz (concussion) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Schmitz was able to receive clearance from concussion protocol Thursday after a Week 7 absence. The 26-year-old will be back in his starting role at center Sunday versus the Eagles.

Taylor (knee/shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Taylor was forced to leave the Chiefs' Week 7 win over the Raiders due to a shoulder injury. His ability to practice in full Thursday indicates he'll be available for Monday's game against the Commanders, which means Wanya Morris will remain in a reserve role on the offensive line.

Stout (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

The rookie third-rounder was unable to play against the Falcons in Week 7 due to an ankle injury. He upgraded from a limited practice participant Wednesday to a full one Thursday, which puts him on track to return for Week 8 against the Texans on Sunday. Stout's return will mean less snaps in the secondary for Chase Lucas and Darrell Luter.

Green (toe) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Green picked up a toe injury during the 49ers' Week 7 win over the Falcons on Sunday, which limited his participation in Wednesday's practice. His ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that the injury isn't a long-term concern, and the 2024 second-rounder is on track to play against the Texans on Sunday. Green has logged 20 tackles (12 solo) and five pass defenses in six regular-season games.

O'Neill (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers.

O'Neill played every snap during the Vikings' Week 7 loss to the Eagles, but a lingering MCL sprain will keep him out of Thursday night's road game. Justin Skule will likely start at right tackle in O'Neill's absence. O'Neill's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 2.

Darrisaw (knee) is active for Thursday's game against the Chargers.

Darrisaw went through an extensive routine during pregame warmups to test his knee injury, and the fifth-year offensive lineman has been cleared to play in Thursday night's game, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. Darrisaw will continue to start at left tackle for the Vikings.