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Harris (hamstring) returned to a full practice Thursday.

After missing the Patriots' Week 6 win over the Browns, Harris is on track to return to action Monday night against the Bears. In the process, he'll be in line to reenter a timeshare with Rhamondre Stevenson, a context that gives Harris a degree of weekly fantasy utility but caps his upside while splitting New England's backfield touches with Stevenson.

Mostert (knee) practiced fully Thursday, South Florida Sun Sentinel writer David Furones reports.

With his return to full practice Mostert should be able to start and take on his usual workload against Pittsburgh on Sunday night. Over his last three outings, Mostert has logged a total of 47 carries, while Chase Edmonds has recorded just eight carries in that span.

Swift (ankle/shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

On the heels of missing two games before the Lions' Week 6 bye, Swift now has managed back-to-back capped sessions, with one more chance to get back to full this week as he puts ankle and shoulder issues further behind him. Friday's injury report may include a 'Questionable' listing next to his name, but Swift told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday that he's "pushing towards" returning to action Sunday at Dallas. If he's able to do so, Swift may share backfield duties with Jamaal Williams off the bat, with Craig Reynolds and Justin Jackson in reserve.

Barkley (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Barkley continues to operate with practice limitations since injuring his shoulder Week 5 at Green Bay. Like last week, the Giants may clear up his status Friday on their final injury report, which would set him up to lead the backfield Sunday at Jacksonville, per usual.

Hines (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday.

The same applies to Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and Deon Jackson (quadriceps), suggesting that the Colts are trending toward having their top three backs available Sunday against the Titans. Friday's final injury report should confirm whether or not Hines has fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and if he has, he'll be in line to head into the weekend minus a Week 7 injury designation.

Taylor (ankle) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday.

With that, Taylor appears to be trending toward a return to action Sunday against the Titans, barring any setbacks. That said, it's still worth circling back on his status Friday to verify whether the running back heads into the weekend with a Week 7 injury designation or fully cleared to play this weekend.

Williams (knee) did not practice Thursday, ESPN's John Keim reports.

Williams hasn't practiced since suffering his knee injury Oct. 9, and with just a Friday practice left this week it might be difficult for him to get back into game shape prior to Sunday's game against Green Bay. As the RB4 in Washington his absence likely wouldn't change much for the Washington offense.

Dobbins (knee) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Dobbins didn't play in the second half of the Ravens' Week 6 loss at the Giants after his surgically repaired left knee tightened up. He hasn't practiced in the interim, which isn't a great sign that he'll be available Sunday versus the Browns. In the end, the team could clear up Dobbins' status when it releases Friday's injury report, but Kenyan Drake, Justice Hill and even Gus Edwards (knee, currently on the PUP list) could be beneficiaries this weekend and beyond.

Taylor (ankle) indicated that he "felt good" after logging a limited practice Wednesday, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

Taylor, who practiced in a limited fashion Thursday and Friday last week, acknowledged that at that stage he "just wasn't moving right." Following Wednesday's session, the running back appears to be trending in the right direction, but Taylor likely will need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid a Week 7 injury designation.

Kelly (knee) was listed as a non-participant on the Chargers' injury report Wednesday.

Kelley's absence from practice is no surprise, as he's expected to miss extended time after suffering an MCL sprain during Monday's win over the Broncos. The third-year running back split carries with fellow backup Sony Michel over the first six weeks of the season, recording 23 rushes for 104 yards and a touchdown and seven receptions for 56 yards. It's unclear exactly how long Kelley will be sidelined moving forward.