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Thompson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Thompson has appeared in just two games for the Chargers this season. He practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday, though he has some hurdles to clear before getting the green light to play Sunday versus the Chiefs.

Mariota (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Mariota was forced to miss the Commanders' contest versus the Giants in Week 5 after spraining his MCL in Week 4 versus the Colts, and now his availability for Monday's game at San Francisco is in doubt. Unless he's able to return to practice in some capacity Friday or Saturday, rookie seventh-rounder Athan Kaliakmanis projects to continue to operate as Jayden Daniels' primary backup in Week 6.

James (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.

James has missed the Chargers' last two games because of a hamstring injury. He hasn't practiced all week, so chances are he is heading toward a third consecutive absence. If James can't suit up for the Week 6 meeting with the Chiefs, Tony Jefferson and Genesis Smith may remain more involved.

Nixon (groin) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Nixon sat out Wednesday's practice session because of a groin injury, but he was able to get back on the field in a limited capacity Thursday. Whether he ends up carrying an injury designation into the weekend may depend on his activity Friday, when Green Bay will release its final injury report of the week.

Jackson (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.

Jackson didn't play in Sunday's meeting with the Broncos. He missed his second consecutive practice Thursday, so it doesn't appear he's moving in a positive direction toward suiting up in Week 6 versus the Chiefs.

Williams (illness) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Williams popped up on Green Bay's injury report with an illness Wednesday, but it looks like he's now over it as Sunday's game versus the Cowboys approaches. He is in line for a big role at safety in Week 6 against a pass-happy Dallas offense.

Bowers (knee) practiced fully Thursday. Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Bowers followed the same practice regimen last week, going from limited Wednesday to uncapped one day later. He appears to be in a maintenance program after missing the first two games of the season due to a meniscus trim, which so far has yielded a massive 24-312-3 line on 35 targets in his three appearances in 2026.

Pitre (shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

Pitre suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's game versus the Titans. While he won't be placed on injured reserve, he will at least miss the Week 6 meeting with the Jaguars in London.

Williams (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Williams still hasn't been able to manage a full practice since Green Bay opened his 21-day practice window ahead of its Week 5 contest versus the Bears, and now his status for Week 6 is up in the air. He'll likely have to upgrade to full participation at practice before the Packers officially activate him from their injured reserve list.

Carter (calf) did not practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Carter didn't practice for the second consecutive day. The 23-year-old will need to at least practice in a limited capacity Friday if he hopes to avoid an injury designation for the Week 6 meeting with the Saints.