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Humphrey (calf) was limited in Thursday's practice.

After logging a DNP on Wednesday, Humphrey's return to practice Thursday would seem to give him a chance to play Sunday against the Rams after missing last week's loss to the Texans.

Hamilton (groin) practiced in full Thursday.

After being limited Wednesday, Hamilton upgraded to full Thursday and should return to the lineup Sunday against the Rams after missing last week's loss to the Texans.

Watkins (calf) did not participate at practice Thursday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Watkins remained unavailable for practice Thursday, as he continues to nurse the calf injury that he suffered in early September. The wide receiver will have one more chance to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers.

Gordon (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Gordon has yet to play this season, but a limited practice to start the week out of the Bears' bye would seem to give Gordon a good chance to play Monday night against Washington. Gordon typically covers the slot for Chicago.

Brisker (quadriceps) did not practice Thursday.

It's a new injury for Brisker, who is making his first appearance on the injury report this season. Brisker has logged 100 percent of the defensive snaps through four games, so it's possible he was injured in practice this week. Elijah Hicks and Jonathan Owens would be next up at safety if Brisker is unable to play against the Commanders on Monday night.

Edwards (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Coming out of Chicago's Week 5 bye, Edwards appears poised to return to the lineup after playing just 30 defensive snaps total across the first four games of the season. He should return to a full-time role in the middle of the Bears' defense.

Homer (calf) logged a full practice Thursday.

Homer remains on injured reserve but was designated for return earlier this week, opening his 21-day practice window. Homer doesn't have much of an offensive role in Chicago when healthy.

Sanborn (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Sanborn suffered a concussion in Week 5 against the Jets, and he has now opened the week unavailable at each of the team's first two practices of the week. If Sanborn is unable to go Sunday against the Panthers, Shemar James would stand to draw a start at middle linebacker in Week 6.

Monangai (thigh) did not practice Thursday.

It's Monangai's first appearance on the injury report this season. The seventh-round rookie has carried the ball just 17 times for 62 scoreless yards through four games, adding three catches for 23 yards on five targets. Monangai is little more than an end-of-bench stash in fantasy.

Bland (shoulder) logged a limited practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Bland has now opened the week with back-to-back limited practices due to an apparent shoulder injury, which he likely sustained in the team's Week 5 win over the Jets. The cornerback will have one more chance to log a full practice Friday before Sunday's contest against the Panthers.