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Mooney (neck) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Mooney may have tweaked his neck during the Giants' 27-27 tie to the Commanders in Week 5, when caught two of seven targets for 14 yards. He'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints. Mooney has just eight catches (on 17 targets) for 109 yards through five games and has taken a back seat in the passing game behind Malik Nabers and tight end Isaiah Likely.

Martin-Robinson (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Martin-Robinson logged his first practice since sustaining a hamstring injury in last Thursday's session. The tight end's limited participation suggests he is still working through the injury. It is unclear whether the 26-year-old will be back to playing shape in time for the Titans' contest against the Colts on Sunday.

Etienne (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

The Panthers designated Etienne for return to practice from their injured reserve list Tuesday, and it seems like there's a chance he could be officially activated for Week 6. With free-agent acquisition AJ Dillon also tending to an ankle issue and Jonathon Brooks (abdomen) on IR, a significant role could be in store for Etienne come Sunday if he does suit up at Philadelphia.

Slayton (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Slayton popped up on Friday's injury practice due to a knee issue, which ultimately led to him being sidelined for the Colts' 34-22 loss to the Steelers this past Sunday. However, his ability to practice in full puts Slayton on track to make his Colts debut this Sunday against the Titans. The veteran wide receiver may see a decent workload in his Indianapolis debut, given that Josh Downs is working through a hamstring issue.

Hooker (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Hooker did not participate in a single Week 5 prep session as he dealt with a concussion sustained against the Ravens in the Titans' Week 4 loss. The strong safety's upgrade to limited participation to start the week is a strong sign that he should be able to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before the team's Week 6 showdown with the Colts.

Dillon (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

It's not clear when Dillon suffered the ankle injury, but it puts his availability for Week 6 in doubt. He'll likely have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to put himself back on track to play Sunday at Philadelphia.

Lock (forearm) won't carry an injury designation into Thursday night's matchup with Denver, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Lock remained limited at practice for the third straight day Friday as he continues to deal with a right forearm injury, but the quarterback will be good to go for Week 6. The 29-year-old will operate in his typical role as the team's primary backup behind starting quarterback Sam Darnold on Thursday night versus the Broncos.

Dulin (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.

Dulin has not been cleared to practice or play since sustaining a hamstring injury during the Colts' Week 4 win over the Commanders in London. He'll have two more chances to log at least a limited practice ahead of the Colts' AFC South showdown against the Titans on Sunday.

Shipley (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

It's not much of a surprise to see a DNP next to Shipley's name on the Eagles' first injury report of Week 6 prep, given that the third-year running back was diagnosed with a partial tear of his plantar fascia following the team's 19-17 Week 5 loss to the Jaguars in London. Shipley is facing a multi-week absence, and with Saquon Barkley (hamstring) also idle for Wednesday's session, the Eagles may have to turn to Dameon Pierce to lead the backfield against the Panthers on Sunday.

The Raiders designated Runyon (lower body) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday.

Per Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com, it's a lower body injury that Runyon has been dealing with since late August that has kept him out for the first five games of the year. Las Vegas now has 21 days to officially activate Runyon before he'd have to spend the rest of the season on IR, and given that he was in pads for practice Wednesday, he seems like a good bet to return to action soon.