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Davis (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's game against the Texans.

Davis will miss a third consecutive game due to his lingering ankle issue. He wasn't able to take the practice field in any capacity during Week 17 prep, meaning Davis' status could also be up in the air in Week 18. As long as Davis remains sidelined, KeAndre Lambert-Smith will stand to operate as the Chargers' primary kickoff returner, while Ladd McConkey takes over punt-return duties.

Dupree (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Texans.

Dupree began Week 17 with back-to-back limited practice sessions but was listed as a full participant on Thursday's estimated report. The veteran edge rusher will return from his one-game absence and suit up on the road versus Los Angeles on Saturday.

Jackson (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday night's game against the Packers.

Jackson was deemed a non-participant in practice Tuesday through Thursday and now is trending toward being unavailable for Saturday's 8:00 p.m. ET contest. If that ends up being the case, Adam Schefter of ESPN indicates that Tyler Huntley would be in line to start at QB for 7-8 Baltimore versus 9-5-1 Green Bay this weekend. Per Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site, Jackson is dealing with a painful deep tissue contusion that's affecting his back, and the QB has been working all week to loosen it up. While Jackson's official 'doubtful' status points to Huntley getting his second start of the season, coach John Harbaugh has left the door slightly ajar for Jackson, noting that the star signal-caller doesn't need to practice to play if his back issue allows. "He's practiced and played a lot of football; he's won a lot of games for us," Harbaugh said. "If he can go, he will go. You can bet on that." In any case, look for added context regarding Jackson's Week 17 status to arrive late Friday or early Saturday via national reporters such as Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Croskey-Merritt carried the ball 11 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns in the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Christmas Day.

The rookie running back kept Washington in the game, scoring from 10 yards out in the second quarter before breaking free for a 72-yard TD in the third. It was the second time this season Croskey-Merritt topped 100 rushing yards with multiple touchdowns in a game, and over the last three contests he's churned out 226 yards and four TDs. Chris Rodriguez (illness) will likely be back in action in Week 18 against the Eagles, but Croskey-Merritt has done more than enough of late to retain a significant role in the offense for the Commanders' season finale.

Love (left shoulder/concussion) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Both Love and backup QB Malik Willis (right shoulder/illness) received the same listing for Week 17 action, leaving the question of who will start under center for Green Bay in flux. Love must make his way through the protocol for head injuries after he made an early exit this past Saturday at Chicago due to a concussion, and he was listed as limited on all three practice reports this week, which indicates he has a few steps, including gaining clearance from an independent neurologist, to get through to be able to suit up this weekend. If Love isn't cleared ahead of Saturday's 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff, Willis seemingly would attempt to play through his own shoulder injury, plus the illness the kept him out of practice Wednesday.

Tart (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Texans.

Tart missed practice Tuesday before upgrading to limited reps Wednesday, and he was also listed as a limited participant on Thursday's estimated report. Official word on Tart's status will arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to Saturday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff.

Denver waived Schrader on Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Schrader was claimed off waivers by the Broncos on Dec. 15, but he didn't ultimately get a chance to suit up for a game with the team. He'll be a candidate to resurface on Denver's practice squad.

Stingley (oblique) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Chargers.

Stingley has gained clearance to play Week 17 after logging a DNP/LP/FP practice slate. The standout cornerback played through his oblique injury Week 16 versus the Raiders, but the issue didn't prevent him from handling 100 percent of defensive snaps or recording the first pick-six of his NFL career. He's set to handle his usual every-down role on the road against Los Angeles.

Warren (hip) practiced fully Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Warren was limited at practice Wednesday, but the running back's return to a full listing a day later paves the way for him to maintain his key role in Pittsburgh's backfield Sunday against the Browns. In the Steelers' win over the Lions in Week 16, Warren was on the field for 49 percent of his team's offensive snaps, while working alongside fellow RB Kenneth Gainwell, a game in which Warren carried 14 times for 143 yards and two TDs to go along with two catches (on two targets) for eight yards. Look for Warren to continue to be a focal point in Pittsburgh's offense this weekend, when the team will be missing top WR DK Metcalf, who was suspended for the Steelers' final two regular-season contests.

Njoku (knee) is listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated practice report.

Njoku did not practice Wednesday and hasn't suited up for either of Cleveland's last two contests, and he appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers as well. The veteran tight end's last chance to take the practice field in some capacity Week 17 will arrive Friday.