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Reed is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Commanders after suffering a shoulder injury in the first quarter, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official sitereports.

Reed made a catch in the corner of the end zone on Green Bay's first possession, but the score was nullified by a penalty. To make matters worse, he immediately grabbed his shoulder and was slow to get up. Reed was spotted walking into the locker room with trainers, clearly favoring his shoulder area.

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

Molden played 90 percent of the defensive snaps in the Chargers' Week 1 win over the Chiefs on Friday night, seeing most of his action at safety while Derwin James saw snaps all over the field.

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

Still logged 98 percent of the defensive snaps in last Friday's Week 1 win over the Chiefs, recording three tackles. Still split time between outside corner and in the slot against Kansas City, and if he's able to play Monday night against Las Vegas, he will likely see plenty of Jakobi Meyers.

Gross-Matos (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Gross-Matos missed Wednesday's practice due to a lingering knee issue that limited him to just 16 defensive snaps during the 49ers' Week 1 win over the Seahawks. His ability to return to practice Thursday is a positive sign, and he is trending towards being available against the Saints on Sunday.

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

Thompson missed practice Wednesday and has dealt with the hamstring issue since the start of training camp. The veteran linebacker didn't see any action on defense in Week 1 but played 15 snaps on special teams in the win.

Johnson (quadriceps) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Johnson was listed as DNP on Wednesday's injury report, so his return to a limited practice Thursday would seem to put him on track for Sunday's game against the Jets. Johnson played 67 percent of the defensive snaps in Buffalo's Week 1 win over the Ravens, logging a pair of tackles.

Watkins (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Watkins opened the week with back-to-back limited practices due to an ankle injury that prevented him from playing against the Seahawks in Week 1. The rookie fourth-rounder would avoid an injury tag heading into Sunday's contest against the Saints if he were to practice without limitations Friday. Watkins' availability would be crucial for the 49ers if Jauan Jennings (shoulder) is not cleared to play Week 2.

Madubuike (ankle) logged a limited practice Thursday.

Madubuike popped up on the injury report Wednesday and was unable to practice, so his limited session Thursday is a step in the right direction. His participation Friday should shed further light on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

James (finger) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

The rookie fifth-rounder was not cleared to play against Seattle in Week 1 due to a broken finger that he suffered in early August. He has opened the week with back-to-back limited practices, but 49ers' general manager John Lynch relayed Thursday that James will be "ready to go" against the Saints on Sunday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports. If he is cleared to make his NFL regular-season debut, James would likely struggle to see backfield snaps as the 49ers' RB4 behind Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo.

Allen (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Allen's full participation in Thursday's practice indicates that he is past a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Rams' Week 1 win over the Texans. His availability provides the Rams with crucial depth at tight end, especially if Colby Parkinson (shoulder) is not cleared to play against the Titans on Sunday. Allen and Terrance Ferguson would serve as the Rams' backup tight ends behind Tyler Higbee if Parkinson is sidelined.