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Tucker (quadriceps) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Tucker took a step in the right direction Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's practice. He'll likely need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Steelers. Bucky Irving has been the primary backfield option for the Buccaneers, with Tucker and Kenny Gainwell both filling change-of-pace roles when available.

Kamara (back) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

With back-to-back capped sessions under his belt this week due to a lingering back injury, Kamara has one more chance to get back to full Friday, at which point the Saints may tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game at the Giants. Even if he's able to suit up this weekend, though, he's been in a tight timeshare with Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson the last two games, turning his 17 touches into 64 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs.

Boston (foot) remained limited at Thursday's practice.

Boston has logged back-to-back limited practices to kick off Week 6 prep. The rookie wideout could still avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's pivotal home game against the Ravens, especially if he can upgrade to full participation Thursday. Fellow rookie WR KC Concepcion (concussion) was also limited both Wednesday and Thursday. More opportunities could be available for Jerry Jeudy and Isaiah Bond should one or both of Boston and Concepcion sit Sunday.

Bateman (shoulder) didn't practice Thursday.

Head coach Jesse Minter told Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com on Wednesday that Bateman "should be fine" for Sunday's game against the Browns, but it's unclear if the Ravens remain as confident in the wideout's health a day later. After opening Week 6 prep as a limited participant, Bateman took a step back in terms of activity Thursday. As long as he can get back on the field in some capacity Friday, Bateman will be in good shape to play this weekend, but another missed practice will put him at risk of missing his first game of the season.

Flowers (toe) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Flowers has been no stranger to the injury report this season, having missed a game due to a hamstring injury in Week 2 while also dealing with a foot injury. It's unclear if this latest toe injury is related to his previous foot issue, through which Flowers played in the Week 5 win over Atlanta. Flowers caught eight passes for 53 yards from backup QB Tyler Huntley in that game, and Huntley could be under center again for Sunday's game against the Browns, as Lamar Jackson (ankle) has yet to return to practice. Flowers' practice participation will bear monitoring Friday, though he could still avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game, especially if he practices without limitations Friday like he did Wednesday.

Love (ankle) wasn't present at the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

With back-to-back absences under his belt this week, Love may be in danger of missing the first game of his career Sunday at the Rams, especially after head coach Mike LaFleur told Mackie on Wednesday that the Cardinals want to "get this ankle right and do it the right way." What exactly that entails remains to be seen, but the team could make a ruling on Love's status for Week 6 as soon as it posts Friday's injury report. If Love is inhibited or sidelined this weekend, Tyler Allgeier is next in line to pace Arizona's backfield, with Bam Knight backing him up.

Jackson (ankle) officially went down as a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Jackson wasn't spotted by reporters earlier in the day, and Baltimore's injury report confirms his second absence in as many days to begin Week 6 prep. The Ravens haven't given up hope regarding their starting QB returning for Sunday's pivotal game in Cleveland, but it would take a return to practice in some capacity from Jackson to provide real optimism regarding his status. Tyler Huntley would make a second consecutive start should Jackson sit out Sunday.

Olave (illness) didn't take part in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

With no practice so far this week for Olave due to an illness, he has just one more chance to mix into drills Friday, or else he'll be at risk of heading into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at the Giants. Through five contests this season, he has three 100-yard efforts to his name en route to cumulative 39-537-1 line on 54 targets.

Henderson (ankle) remained limited at Thursday's practice, Mark Daniels of MassLive reports.

Henderson has been limited in back-to-back practice sessions to kick off Week 6 prep. He'll likely need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's home game against the Jets, in which second place in the AFC East will be on the line. Corey Kiner would be in line for change-of-pace work behind Rhamondre Stevenson if Henderson sits.

Brown (ankle) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Mark Daniels of MassLive reports.

Brown has logged a pair of limited practice sessions since being designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. He said Thursday that his availability for Sunday's game against the Jets is "up in the air." The decision regarding whether to play is out of Brown's hands, as his availability will be determined by head coach Mike Vrabel in consultation with team doctors. Brown has once more chance remaining to upgrade to full participation Friday before New England releases Week 6 injury designations. He would need to be added back onto the active roster before being eligible to play.