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Taylor was a full participant at Thursday's practice, and Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports that both Taylor and head coach Shane Steichen have maintained that Taylor will play Sunday against the Cowboys despite ongoing trade rumors surrounding the star running back.

"You can't avoid it," Taylor said of the trade rumors. "But it's more about trying to block that out." Taylor's preparing for what could well be his last game as a member of the Colts. Per NFL reporter Jordan Schultz, the 2-6 Colts have received trade calls on numerous players including Taylor, but Indianapolis doesn't intend to complete any additional trades prior to the conclusion of Sunday's game.

Gainwell (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Gainwell also tended to a hip injury last week, when he got back to full by Friday, but he still entered the weekend listed as questionable for Week 8 action. He proceeded to suit up this past Sunday against the Falcons and split Tampa Bay's backfield with Bucky Irving, logging a 50 percent snap share and going for 140 yards on 25 carries in rainy conditions. Considering Gainwell followed up Wednesday's limited session with an uncapped one Thursday, he's good to go for Sunday's road showdown with the Bears.

Egbuka (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

After missing Wednesday's practice, Egbuka was back in the mix in full on Thursday. The second-year wideout has missed the last two games due to a concussion and a foot injury, but appears to be on track to return Sunday in Chicago. Getting Egbuka back in the fold would be a boon for a Buccaneers' passing game which has yet to hit its stride this season.

Davis-Gaither (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star reports.

That's back-to-back DNPs to open the practice week for Davis-Gaither, who has started all eight games this season. He's piled up 65 tackles (33 solo) and one pass breakup on 92 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps.

Monangai (thumb/toe) didn't practice Thursday.

Monangai also missed Wednesday's walkthrough due to the turf-toe injury that has sidelined him the last four contests. With no activity to speak of so far and just one more chance to practice this week, he seems to be trending toward another absence Sunday against the Buccaneers, something that may be confirmed on Friday's injury report. D'Andre Swift will continue to pace the Bears backfield for as long as Monangai is sidelined, with Roschon Johnson on hand for any RB reps that linger.

Nixon (groin) did not practice Thursday, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

After being limited Wednesday, Nixon downgraded to DNP and appears to be at risk of missing Sunday's game against the Patriots. It's a new injury for Nixon, so it's possible he was injured in practice this week. Benjamin St-Juste and Carrington Valentine would be in line for increased snaps if Nixon needs to sit.

Nabers (undisclosed) said Thursday, "I'll be good," for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Art Stapleton of USA Today reports.

Nabers was spotted working with the Giants' training staff during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, one day removed from not being on the team's initial Week 9 injury report. The reason for his likely practice restrictions isn't known but will be revealed once New York posts its second injury report of the week.

Wilson (ribs) remained in a yellow non-contact jersey at Thursday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Wilson has been wearing said jersey the past two weeks due to what he noted are two broken ribs. He still played through the pain this past Sunday in Dallas, despite exiting for a spell in the middle of the contest, ending Week 8 with eight catches (on 15 targets) for 111 yards and one touchdown and one carry for 17 yards. Thursday's injury report will unveil Wilson's activity level.

Hall (quadriceps) indicated Thursday that he's ready to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Hall, who hasn't played since Sept. 27, participated in Thursday's practice, though it remains to be seen if the Jets list him as a full or limited participant. In any case, the running back is trending toward a return to action this weekend, and if he is indeed available versus Kansas City, Hall would be re-joining a backfield that's been capably paced paced by Braelon Allen in his absence.

Turner (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Turner was injured in last Sunday's overtime win against the Titans and was unable to return. He avoided a serious injury and will be ready to do battle with Drake London in Spain on Sunday.