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Cook (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Cook didn't officially practice last week before sitting out last Sunday's win against the Seahawks, so his ability to put together back-to-back showings this week, albeit with a cap on his reps, is a positive sign for his upcoming availability. The Vikings likely want to see Cook get through Friday without a setback, but in any case his status could be clarified upon the release of their final Week 4 injury report.

Coach Vic Fangio said Thursday that Boone (quadriceps) isn't yet in full game shape, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Boone was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and it's unclear if he'll be activated for Sunday's matchup with the Ravens. Even if he's in uniform, the 26-year-old won't immediately take on a full workload.

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

For the second straight day, Taylor had his reps capped while he tends to the knee injury. The Indianapolis brass hasn't suggested the injury is anything that jeopardizes Taylor's availability for Sunday's game in Miami, but he may need to turn in a full practice Friday to avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend.

Dillon was added to Thursday's practice report as limited due to a back injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

The Packers have capped Aaron Jones' reps this week as he tends to an ankle issue, and now the team's top two running backs have question marks hanging over their heads. There's been no indication either player is in danger of missing Sunday's game versus the Steelers, but the situation bears watching as the week goes on.

Jones (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

For the second day in a row, the Packers capped Jones' reps, and backup AJ Dillon (back) joined him as limited after avoiding the first Week 4 injury report. There's been no indication that either running back is in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Steelers, but with both dealing with injuries the situation should be monitored as the weekend draws closer.

The Lions listed Swift (groin) as a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

The Lions limited Swift's reps for the second day in a row, but head coach Dan Campbell hasn't suggested that the second-year back is in any danger of missing Sunday's game in Chicago. In fact, Campbell suggested earlier this week in an interview with Nick Baumgardner and Chris Burke of The Athletic that Swift could be in line for an increased role moving forward, after the 22-year-old thrived as a playmaker in the second half of last week's loss to the Ravens. The Lions will decide after Friday's practice whether Swift will carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup.

Jacobs (ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Jacobs, who has missed two straight games, was unable to practice at all last week, so his return to the field Thursday is no doubt a step in the right direction. However, when asked about the running back's chances of playing Monday night against the Chargers, coach Jon Gruden said, "We'll see. I'd say he's questionable at the moment." If Jacobs is out or limited Monday, Peyton Barber would once again be in line for added work in the Raiders' rushing attack in tandem with Kenyan Drake.

Barkley (knee) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The Giants eased Barkley into the season, as he handled just 11 touches on a 47-percent share of the offensive snaps Week 1. He's since ripped off 37 touches for 163 yards from scrimmage and one TD while going above 80 percent of those plays over the last two contests. Barkley may be under a maintenance plan for a good portion of the season after last year's ACL and MCL tears, but they have yet to impact his availability for game days.

Cook (ankle) only took part in some individual drills during the part of Thursday's practice open to the media, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

As he works his way back from the right ankle sprain that sidelined him this past Sunday against the Seahawks, Cook appears as if he'll log a second limited session in a row to kick off Week 4 prep. The Vikings will confirm as much upon the release of Thursday's practice report.

Pollard was absent from Thursday's practice for personal reasons, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Per Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News, Pollard wasn't present for drills Thursday, but there was no concern regarding his availability for Week 4 at the time of the report. Indeed, Pollard's absence isn't injury-related, so even if he remains away from the Cowboys on Friday, he appears to be OK as the team continues to prepare for Sunday's game against the Panthers.