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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.

Zenner signed a contract with the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Along with Zenner, the Cardinals added fellow running back Alfred Morris to the roster Wednesday in a pair of transactions that likely signals some level of concern about the health of David Johnson (ankle). Even if Johnson is ruled out for Sunday's game in New Orleans, Zenner and Morris would likely handle only limited depth roles behind Week 7 breakout star Chase Edmonds.

Scott carried seven times for 32 yards and hauled in his only target for a five-yard reception in Sunday's 37-10 loss to the Cowboys.

Scott has only logged 12 offensive snaps in his two games since being promoted from the Eagles' practice squad, but he's handled the ball on each of those plays. The Louisiana Tech product could become a healthy inactive once Darren Sproles (quadriceps) returns, but it's far from a sure thing the veteran will be ready to play Week 8 in Buffalo. If Sproles is out again, Scott should be in store for a handful of touches behind Jordan Howard and Miles Sanders.

Barkley (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Coach Pat Shurmur said Wednesday that Barkley is dealing with "game soreness" and is expected to suit up Week 8, per Duggan. Barkley returned to action in last weekend's loss to the Cardinals after missing the previous three contests due to a right high-ankle sprain. Barring any setbacks, it appears the star running back will be a go for Sunday's game against the Lions, despite starting the week limited.

Conner (quadriceps) expects to play in Monday's game against the Dolphins, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

A well-timed bye allowed Conner to rest his quad injury, one that forced him out in the second half of a 24-17 win over the Chargers in Week 6. He reportedly looked healthy earlier this week, running around the locker room in a fit of celebration after he received a gaming headset from wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. In any case, the Steelers will release their initial Week 8 injury report Thursday, and it sounds like Conner should either be a limited or full participant. Benny Snell is the next man up in the backfield, though Jaylen Samuels (knee) could be back soon.