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Okuayinonu (ankle) logged a limited practice Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

This marked Okuayinonu's first practice since suffering an ankle injury in San Francisco's Week 12 matchup. Though it's a positive sign, his status for Monday's game against the Colts remains unclear.

Lassiter (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Lassiter missed Wednesday's practice, so it's encouraging to see him now back on the field, even as a limited participant. He'll have one more chance to upgrade to full practice reps ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

Al-Shaair (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Al-Shaair missed Wednesday's practice entirely, but he's beginning to trend in the right direction for Week 16. The starting linebacker generally handles an every-down role on defense for Houston. He'll have one more chance to prove he can handle full practice reps Friday.

Green (neck) practiced in limited fashion Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Green played 98 percent of snaps and logged four tackles in San Francisco's win over Tennessee in Week 15, so it's unclear when the injury occurred. There doesn't seem to be too much reason for concern regarding his status for Monday's game against the Colts, but his level of participation for the rest of the week will be worth monitoring.

Fiske (ankle) is active for Thursday's game against the Seahawks, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Fiske dealt with an ankle injury in the lead-up to the contest and did not practice at all. He may have his reps limited, but he'll be ready to suit up for a key NFC West showdown Thursday.

Bennett (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against Seattle, but he is available as the emergency third back, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Bennett has operated as the emergency quarterback for the entire season. Jimmy Garoppolo will serve as the backup to Matthew Stafford.

Bobo (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Rams.

Bobo has served as a depth option at wide receiver for most of the season, but he has also been a healthy scratch at times. With Dareke Young set to return from a quad injury, Bobo will sit for one of Seattle's biggest games of the season.

Milroe (coach's decision) is inactive but designated as the emergency third quarterback for Thursday's game against the Rams.

Milroe has been inactive for every game since Week 6 and will continue in his typical role Thursday. Drew Lock will serve as the backup to Sam Darnold.

Orhorhoro (groin) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Orhorhoro wasn't listed on the injury report to start the week, but he popped up with a groin issue Thursday. The severity of the injury is unclear, but a limited or full practice again Friday would bode well for his availability for Week 16. The 24-year-old has 20 tackles (nine solo), including 2.5 sacks, and one pass breakup through Week 15.

Crosby (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Crosby did not practice Wednesday due to a persistent knee issue, but he was able to increase his participation level to limited in Thursday's session. The defensive end has yet to miss a game this season and will likely be able to upgrade his participation level again Friday to dodge an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans.