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Banks (groin) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Banks was absent from practice for the second straight day to open the week as he nurses a groin injury. The offensive lineman will likely have to return to practice in some capacity Friday in order to have a chance to play Sunday in Dallas. If Banks can't play in Week 4, Jordan Morgan would be a top candidate to start at left guard versus the Cowboys.

Purdy (left shoulder/toe) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Purdy continues to string together capped sessions going back to Week 3 prep, and he even handled the first QB reps during pre-practice drills Thursday, per Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Afterward, when asked if he'll start Sunday against the Jaguars, Purdy told Vic Tafur of The Athletic, "We'll see. I like where I'm at. I am felling a lot better." Purdy has missed the last two games due to a turf toe variant and an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, and Mac Jones, who's earned a pair of spot starts in Purdy's place, is dealing with a sprained PCL of his own. Unless coach Kyle Shanahan officially names a starter for Week 4 on Friday, the decision to roll with Purdy or Jones in Week 4 may come down to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

Havenstein (ankle) did not participate in practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

The right tackle emerged from last Sunday's loss to the Eagles "a little sore," per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com, quoting Los Angeles coach Sean McVay. Now that Havenstein has missed two straight practice days, his injury is at least worth monitoring during Friday's session ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Colts. Warren McClendon is his backup.

Kinchens (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Kinchens opened the week as a limited participant at practice Wednesday, but Thursday's full practice seems to suggest that he's a full go for Sunday's matchup with the Colts. The safety has compiled 21 total tackles (13 solo) and two passes defensed over the team's first three games of the year.

Tuten (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

For a second straight session to kick off Week 4 prep, Tuten operated with a cap on his reps due to a shoulder issue. The rookie fourth-round pick thus has one more chance to prove his health before the Jaguars potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's game in San Francisco. Working behind Jacksonville's lead runner Travis Etienne, Tuten still has notched 17 carries for 74 yards and one touchdown and two catches (on three targets) for 32 yards and another score through the first three contests of his career.

Brown (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Brown exited this past Sunday's game against the Texans in the second half with a shoulder injury that didn't allow him to practice Wednesday. Having said that, he was able to take part in some drills Thursday and appears to be trending in a positive direction. Friday's practice report will reveal if Brown has a designation ahead of Sunday's contest at San Francisco.

Bridges (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Bridges popped up on Wednesday's injury report due to a knee issue. The rookie seventh-rounder is trending towards playing Sunday against the Packers, when he'll serve in a depth role in the secondary behind Trevon Diggs (knee), Kaiir Elam and DaRon Bland (foot). Bridges logged four tackles (three solo) during the Cowboys' Week 3 loss to the Bears.

Hernandez (knee) is inactive for Thursday night's matchup with the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The offensive guard has yet to make his season debut after tearing his ACL in Week 5 of the 2024 campaign. Hernandez has started all 35 games he's played in since signing with the Cardinals ahead of the 2022 season. For now, Isaiah Adams will continue to man the right-guard spot.

Parkinson (shoulder) was a limited at practice Thursday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Parkinson has opened the week with back-to-back limited practice sessions as he continues to nurse an AC joint sprain that he suffered in Week 1. If available, the tight end could be asked to step into a more significant role in Week 4 against the Colts, with fellow tight end Tyler Higbee (hip) being added to the injury report Thursday. Parkinson's status for Sunday's matchup with Indianapolis will be much clearer following Friday's final injury report of the week.

Fuaga (knee/back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

The 2024 first-rounder didn't play in the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Seahawks due to knee and back injuries. Fuaga's ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he should resume his starting role at right tackle for Sunday's game against the Bills.