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Dillon (groin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Dillon has been dealing with a groin injury for two weeks running, but he's far more healthy than backfield mate Aaron Jones, who is tending to a sprained MCL and has yet to practice since sustaining the injury Week 11. Prior to last Thursday's game at Detroit, Dillon wasn't listed as more than a limited participant on Packers practice reports but still suited up for the 29-22 win, turning 17 touches into 81 yards from scrimmage. Friday's report will unveil whether or nor Dillon enters this weekend with an injury designation for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs.

Elliott (thigh) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Elliott also had his reps capped Wednesday and may need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers. Assuming Elliott is available for the contest, his fantasy upside will be capped by the fact that he continues to work behind top backfield option Rhamondre Stevenson.

McKinnon (groin) was limited in his return to practice Thursday.

After missing practice Wednesday, McKinnon's return to Thursday's session offers encouragement that he may be able to return to action Sunday night against the Packers. However, the running back may need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid heading into the weekend with a Week 13 injury designation.

Swift (ankle) practiced fully Thursday.

Swift kicked off Week 13 prep with a limited listing on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to an ankle injury. Unlike last week, though, he got back to all activity one day earlier (Thursday versus Friday), putting himself in a position to continue to lead the Eagles backfield this weekend. Swift is facing a tough task Sunday against a 49ers defense that has allowed the second-fewest rushing yards (658) and eighth-least touchdowns (six) to opposing running backs in 11 games on the campaign.

Hall (hamstring) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

With another limited session under his belt, Hall will presumably need to practice fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Falcons without an injury designation. Assuming he's available this weekend, Hall will be in line to continue to lead the Jets backfield. If Hall ends up limited or sits out versus Atlanta, however, Dalvin Cook would be first in line for increased snaps and touches.

Etienne was listed as a limited participant at practice Thursday due to a rib injury.

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson told Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union earlier Thursday that Etienne was day-to-day with a chest injury, but Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville confirms that the running back is indeed managing a rib issue. Etienne now has two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Monday's game against the Bengals, but O'Brien notes that the Jaguars' leading rusher sounded encouraged Thursday regarding his Week 13 availability.

Mostert (ankle/knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

After missing Wednesday session, Mostert was back on the field Thursday, albeit as a partial participant. Fellow running back De'Von Achane (knee) joined Mostert as a limited participant, and Friday's injury report should provide added clarity with regard to both players' chances of suiting up Sunday against the Commanders. So far, the Dolphins haven't suggested that Mostert is in any danger of being sidelined this weekend.

Achane (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

After sitting out the Dolphins' 34-13 win over the Jets last Friday, Achane has opened Week 13 prep with a pair of limited practices. Though the aggravation his knee injury doesn't look to be anything that will put him at risk of another stint on injured reserve, Achane may need to put in a full practice Friday to avoid a second straight missed game this Sunday in Washington. If Achane can't play, Jeff Wilson would likely be in line to work in a supporting role behind lead back Raheem Mostert (ankle/knee).

Montgomery (foot) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Montgomery was a limited participant Wednesday in the Lions' first Week 13 practice, but his ability to take every rep a day later clears up any concern about his availability for Sunday's game in New Orleans. Since overcoming a rib injury following the Lions' Week 9 bye, the fifth-year running back is averaging 13.7 touches and 95.0 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring a touchdown in each of Detroit's last three contests.

The Chiefs signed Ingram to their practice squad Thursday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

The second-year running back out of USC has already found a new home after the Cardinals waived him just two days ago. Ingram saw an increased workload in Arizona while James Conner was on injured reserve, appearing in eight games and logging 100 yards from scrimmage on 39 touches. If Jerick McKinnon (groin) is unable to suit up this weekend, Ingram has a chance at being elevated to the Chiefs' active roster.