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Ingram (neck) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Ingram continued to operate with a cap on his reps this week as he attempts to put an end to what so far has been a two-game absence due to a neck injury. With James Conner (knee) on injured reserve and out for at least the next four contests, Ingram seemingly would be the top candidate to produce out of the Cardinals backfield when he's healthy, but that hasn't come to pass yet. Ingram's status for Week 6 could gain some clarity once the team posts Friday's practice report, but if he's limited or sidelined Sunday at the Rams, Arizona's options at running back will be undrafted rookie Emari Demercado, Tony Jones and practice-squad members Damien Williams and Corey Clement.

Ford (knee) practiced fully Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Ford was listed as limited Wednesday, but his return to a full session a day later sets the stage for the running back to suit up Sunday against the 5-0 49ers. In the Browns' Week 4 loss to the Ravens, Ford logged 43 snaps and carried nine times for 26 yards while catching five of his six targets for 19 yards. This time around, Ford is in line to continue to lead a Cleveland backfield that also includes Kareem Hunt and Pierre Strong, but the trio will be up against a stout San Francisco run defense that has limited opponents to an average of 64.2 rushing yards per game to date, which is second-best in the league.

Mitchell (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

A knee injury sidelined Mitchell from every practice since the Thursday of Week 4 prep and also the 49ers' past two contests, but with his return to drills this Thursday, he seemingly is drawing closer to game action. Friday's session and subsequent practice report may be telling for his chances to suit up Sunday at Cleveland. If Mitchell is unable to, Jordan Mason will continue to get any RB reps that don't go to top option Christian McCaffrey.

Ekeler (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Kris Rhim of ESPN.com previously relayed that Ekeler said he had a "99 percent" chance of returning to action Week 6, and the running back's full practice participation Thursday has him on track to play Monday against the Cowboys. Ekeler sustained a right high-ankle sprain Week 1, but after the Chargers' Week 5 bye, he's ready to reclaim his role as the team's top back and thus belongs back in Week 6 fantasy lineups.

Mitchell (knee) returned to practice Thursday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

This marks Mitchell's first visible on-field work since the Thursday before a Week 4 matchup with the Cardinals. A knee injury has conspired to sidelined him for the last two games, but by mixing into drills in the middle of Week 6 prep, he's giving himself a chance to be available Sunday at Cleveland. First, though, Mitchell's activity level this Thursday will become known once the 49ers release their practice report.

Knight (shoulder) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Knight has now sat out of consecutive practices to begin the week, casting a heavy shadow of doubt over his availability for Sunday at Tampa Bay. Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) also missed a second straight practice Thursday, leaving Craig Reynolds as Detroit's only fully healthy backup at running back to David Montgomery heading into Week 6.

Gibbs (hamstring) officially didn't practice Thursday.

Gibbs hasn't practiced since he showed up on last Friday's injury report as a limited participant and doubtful to play Week 5 against the Panthers. He subsequently sat out this past Sunday's game, and he told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday that he won't have an idea of his potential to return until after Friday's session. As a result, Gibbs' status will be of keen interest when the Lions post their final Week 6 practice report. If Gibbs is limited or out this weekend, Craig Reynolds likely would be the primary beneficiary out of Detroit's backfield behind No. 1 option David Montgomery.

Brightwell (ankle) did not participate at practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Brightwell began the week with a limited practice Wednesday, but his absence Thursday puts his availability for Week 6 in doubt. If he can't practice in at least some capacity Friday, he'll probably be forced to sit out Sunday at Buffalo.

Pollard was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Pollard is making his first appearance of the season on the injury report, but unless the Cowboys reveal that he hurt his shoulder during Thursday's session, his limitations to begin Week 6 prep might have been maintenance-related. In any case, Pollard will have two more opportunities to upgrade to full activity in practice before the Cowboys decide whether to give him a designation heading into Monday's game against the Chargers.

Wilson (ribs/finger) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Practicing for the second time in the regular season after being designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Wilson once again had his reps capped. The Dolphins may want to see if Wilson can practice fully Friday before activating him from IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, but offensive coordinator Frank Smith said Thursday that the running back looks ready to play this weekend, according to Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald. If cleared to make his season debut Week 6, Wilson could immediately step in as the Dolphins' No. 2 back behind starter Raheem Mostert after standout rookie De'Von Achane (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.