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Alt (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Vikings, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

The Chargers only held a walk-through version of practice Wednesday, and Alt was estimated as a limited participant. Alt told reporters earlier in the week that he wanted to play in Week 8, and the Chargers would be in quite the bind at the tackle position if he had to sit out another week, as both projected starting right tackle Trey Pipkins (knee) and top backup Austin Deculus (ankle) are also designated as questionable for Thursday's contest.

Burns (hip) did not practice Wednesday but he is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Burns originally was reported to have suffered a foot injury and was spotted in a walking boot after Sunday's game against Denver. However, his injury was modified to a foot issue in Wednesday's practice report. Despite not practicing, Burns also told Barnes that he will be able to suit up for the Giants' Week 8 matchup against the Eagles.

Van Ginkel (neck) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Van Ginkel was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but the 2019 fifth-rounder will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a neck injury, which puts Dallas Turner in line for another start at outside linebacker. Van Ginkel's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 2.

Dallas designated Beebe (ankle) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday.

Beebe hasn't been able to participate in football activities since hurting his ankle in Week 2 versus the Giants, but it now looks like he's nearing a return to action as the Cowboys begin Week 8 preparation. His level of activity at practice during the week will be worth keeping an eye on as Sunday's game at Denver approaches.

Booker (knee) participated in practice fully Wednesday.

Booker is still on injured reserve, though he was designated to return Oct. 7. He has until Oct. 28 to be activated or else be forced to miss the remainder of the season. Booker was able to log a trio of full practices last week, so he seems to be closing in on a return.

Ham (hand) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Ham was a DNP at practice during the condensed week due to a left hand injury that he sustained against the Eagles on Sunday, and the veteran fullback will be sidelined for Thursday's game as a result. The Vikings don't have another fullback on the roster, but they could use tight ends such as Josh Oliver, Ben Yurosek and practice squad member Nick Vannett as blockers out of the backfield for Week 8. Ham's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 2.

The Broncos signed Rowan to their practice squad Wednesday, Jon Heath of Broncos Wire reports.

Rowan originally signed with Denver as an undrafted free agent back in May but he ultimately was waived during August roster cuts. Now he's back with the team as a member of the practice squad but probably won't get see snaps anytime soon barring an injury to a wideout on the active roster.

Jarrett (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Jarrett has missed each of Chicago's past three contests while dealing with a knee injury. He did return to a limited practice last Friday but wasn't cleared to suit up in this past Sunday's win over New Orleans. Jarrett has a chance to make his return this Sunday against Baltimore, though how he does in practice the next two days could ultimately determine whether he'll suit up.

Jones (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Jones suffered the injury in Week 1 and has been sidelined since. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return for the Colts' Week 8 matchup against the Titans, but he did turn in a limited practice Wednesday.

The Broncos signed Ehlinger from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Ehlinger opted to stay in Denver on the practice squad after being cut Friday, and he's back on the active roster in the spot vacated by Dre Greenlaw (suspension). Ehlinger will serve as the Broncos' QB3 behind starter Bo Nix and backup Jarrett Stidham.