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Sanders (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Sanders appears to have made the most of Philadelphia's bye week, as he now looks on track to retake the field during Sunday's divisional matchup against the Giants. A knee injury had sidelined the second-year running back since Week 6. Sanders normally serves as a three-down weapon in the Eagles' offense, but it's possible that the team could opt to ease him back into action by utilizing Boston Scott in a slightly expanded rotational role.

Chubb is practicing without a brace on his right knee Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Chubb has by all accounts looked good since returning to practice Monday, and that he's now managed to shed his knee brace is another positive sign. The Browns are expected to decide whether to activate Chubb from injured reserve in time to play Week 10 on Friday, per Jake Trotter of ESPN.com. An MCL sprain in his right knee has kept the Pro Bowl running back off the field since Week 4.

Mixon (foot) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Despite having just had a bye week to get extra rest, Mixon still hasn't been deemed fit to resume handling even limited practice reps. A right foot injury has kept Mixon from playing since Week 6, and unless he's able to take a significant step forward Friday, it looks like Giovani Bernard could be in line to draw another start against Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Gibson (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Washington capped Gibson's practice reps Wednesday due to a shoulder issue, only to clear him for all activity one day later. With his health not in question, he can focus on Sunday's matchup against the Lions, who have allowed a whopping 186.5 yards from scrimmage per game and 15 touchdowns to running backs through eight contests this season.

McCaffrey has a realistic chance to play Week 11 against the Lions following a second opinion on his injured shoulder, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McCaffrey is all but officially ruled out this week against Tampa Bay, with Mike Davis again set to lead the charge in the Carolina backfield. While fantasy managers should consider McCaffrey "week-to-week," this is probably a best-case scenario, as all that was known previously about his AC joint injury was that it wasn't season-ending. McCaffrey's practice participation will be worth closely monitoring heading into next week.

The 49ers signed Walter from their practice squad Wednesday, Keiana Martin of the team's official site reports.

Walter was elevated to the active roster ahead of last week's game against the Packers, and he appears in line for another appearance for Week 10. Both Raheem Mostert (ankle) and Tevin Coleman (knee) are not expected to play until at least Week 12, so that leaves Jerick McKinnon, JaMycal Hasty and likely Walter to man the running back corps for the next few weeks.

Ozigbo (hamstring) was a nonparticipant during Wednesday's practice, John Oehser of the team's official site reports.

Ozigbo continues to miss practice time with the hamstring issue that has forced him to miss all but one game this season. The team will likely continue to take a cautious approach with the running back, but expect his practice availability the rest of the week paint a clearer picture of his chances to play in Sunday's game against Green Bay.

Taylor (illness) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Chris Mason of Mass Live reports.

Taylor was forced to miss Monday's win over the Jets with the ailment, but he could return in Week 10. His return shouldn't matter much from an offensive perspective, as he remains behind Damien Harris, James White and Rex Burkhead in the team's backfield pecking order.

Breida (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Breida wasn't able to suit up against the Cardinals in Week 9 due to the hamstring injury, but he looks to be making progress toward a return. Wednesday's report is only an estimation, however, so how much Breida is able to do Thursday and Friday will provide a more accurate indication of his health heading into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Sanders (knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice.

Sanders practiced for the first time since suffering a knee injury at the end of a 74-yard run in the Eagles' Oct. 18 loss to the Ravens. He missed the Eagles' last two games as a result, but after a Week 9 bye, Sanders appears to be putting himself in position to return to action. Sanders has two more opportunities to prove his health this week before the Eagles determine whether to give him a designation for Sunday's road contest against the Giants.