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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.

Mostert (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Mostert played through the knee injury in a 24-16 loss to Minnesota on Sunday, taking 15 touches for 48 yards while playing 62 percent of the snaps on offense. He's played more than half the snaps in five straight games and more than 60 percent in three in a row, but his only big outing from a fantasy standpoint came in a blowout loss to the Jets a couple weeks ago. Assuming no problems with the knee, Mostert should again lead Miami's rushing attack this weekend versus the Steelers, this time with Tua Tagovailoa back under center to direct the offense.

Hill (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Hill apparently is ready to return after missing two games, while fellow running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) now appears uncertain for the Ravens' upcoming matchup with Cleveland. The Ravens relied on Kenyan Drake after Dobbins left a Week 6 loss to the Giants, and they could get Gus Edwards (knee) back from the PUP list soon. Prior to suffering his hamstring injury, Hill had emerged ahead of Drake as the No. 2 back behind Dobbins.

Dobbins (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com Dobbins' surgically repaired left knee tightened up during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Giants, so the running back's status will be worth tracking ahead of this weekend's game against the Browns. A return to practice Thursday on Dobbins' part would presumably put him on track to suit up this weekend, but if he's out or limited against Cleveland, Kenyan Drake and Justice Hill would be candidates to see added touches. Gus Edwards could also join the mix if he's activated from the PUP list later this week.