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Conner (quadriceps) is not listed on the Steelers' Week 8 injury report.

Meanwhile, Jaylen Samuels (knee) practiced fully Thursday, so the Steelers are slated to have their backfield at full strength Monday night against 0-6 Miami. Conner, who is no longer feeling the effects of the quad injury that forced him out of action early in Week 6 -- is thus looking at a very nice matchup, as he's slated to take aim at the Dolphins defense, which has surrendered an average of 160.8 yards per game on the ground to date. Only the Bengals (189.0) are allowing more.

Coach Brian Flores was non-committal Thursday when asked if Drake would remain with the Dolphins after the Oct. 29 trade deadline, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. "Yeah I do [think Drake will remain with the team this season] -- unless there's some other situation that presents itself," Flores said.

Both Flores and Drake himself fully expect the running back to play in the Monday night matchup with the Steelers, but the Dolphins will probably continue to listen to offers on the 25-year-old before the deadline arrives a day later. Miami had already traded away multiple veteran pieces before the season began, and its approach seems unlikely to change while the club heads into Monday's game in Pittsburgh with an 0-7 record. If the Dolphins do part ways with Drake, Mark Walton would likely get the first crack at handling a lead role in the backfield, though Kalen Ballage would see heightened involvement in the game plan, too.

Bawden (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Bawden was unable to practice Wednesday, so Thursday's limited session is a step in the right direction. He'll have one more chance to upgrade to a full practice session ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Giants.

Kamara (ankle) was at Thursday's practice without a brace or sleeve on his knee, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Kamara is dealing with a pair of injuries at the moment, but this development may be the key to his ability to suit up this weekend. Thursday's practice report will reveal his level of participation, if any, as he aims to miss just one game due to his health concerns.

Jacobs (shoulder) wasn't spotted on the field for Thursday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Jacobs' availability for Sunday's game against the Texans is beginning to look dicey with the running back having now missed both of the Raiders' first two practices of the week. Coach Jon Gruden noted Wednesday that Jacobs is still feeling sore coming out of the Raiders' Week 7 loss to the Packers, so the running back will be extended another day of rest with the hope it helps resolve the issue. The Raiders will decide whether Jacobs will carry a designation into the Week 8 matchup at the conclusion of Friday's practice.

Barkley (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Coming out of his return last weekend following a three-game absence due to a right high-ankle sprain, Barkley experienced some lingering soreness, but it was never viewed as a major concern. After a limited showing in the Giants' first practice of Week 8 a day earlier, Barkley erased any concern about his health by putting in a full workout Thursday. He'll fill his normal three-down role Sunday against the Lions and profiles as one of the top fantasy plays at running back this week.

Hills signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.

Hills lost his spot on the practice squad Saturday when the team added Paul Perkins, but he quickly made his way back to the unit. Perkins was elevated to the 53-man roster with Kerryon Johnson (knee) moving to injured reserve, reopening the spot for Hills.

Coach Jon Gruden said that Jacobs is "still very sore" due to a shoulder injury he suffered Sunday against the Packers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The running back didn't practice Wednesday, but given that he toughed it out after sustaining the injury this past Sunday, he has a shot to play this weekend against the Texans, provided he's able to return to practice Thursday or Friday. Next up for carries for the Raiders in the event that Jacobs is limited or out against Houston are DeAndre Washington and Jalen Richard.

Kamara (ankle/knee) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Kamara is tending to a high-ankle issue and a knee injury simultaneously, hence the reason for his continued absence. He'll likely need to get on the practice field in some capacity this week in order to have a chance to suit up Sunday against the Cardinals, especially after Latavius Murray went off for 150 yards from scrimmage and two TDs on 32 touches during a Week 7 win at Chicago. Meanwhile, Drew Brees was limited Wednesday, so the Saints offense slowly but surely is getting back to 100 percent.

Jacobs wasn't spotted at the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Jacobs strained his shoulder during Sunday's loss to the Packers but he returned to action after receiving treatment and finished with 134 scrimmage yards. The fact that Jacobs was able to play through the issue bodes well for his chances of suiting up Week 8 against the Texans, but the Raiders may restrict his practice time as a safeguard. The Raiders will reveal whether Jacobs fit in any activity behind the scenes or if he remained out for the entire session when the team releases its initial injury report later Wednesday.