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Hines rushed 15 times for 45 yards and brought in seven of nine targets for 45 yards in the Colts' 38-24 loss to the Patriots on Thursday.

Hines served as the lead back for the Colts on the night, with fellow rookie Jordan Wilkins playing a complementary role. Hines' passing game involvement was especially encouraging and made up for his lackluster production on the ground. Both the 21-year-old's rushing attempts and rushing yardage were career highs, and he now has 21 receptions and pair of receiving touchdowns over the last three contests as well. Hines could see another expanded role if Marlon Mack (hamstring) remains out for a Week 6 battle against the Jets.

The Patriots have released Barner, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

The move frees up a roster spot for on the Patriots' 53-man roster for returning wideout Julian Edelman. With Barner not available, the team's only active running backs Thursday against the Colts will be Sony Michel and James White.

Kamara was limited in practice Thursday due to a knee injury, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Despite following an LP/DNP/LP practice regimen last week, Kamara didn't have a designation for Sunday's eventual win against the Giants, who he ripped up for 181 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 24 touches. Assuming he goes down a similar track this week, he'll be welcoming back Mark Ingram from a four-game suspension Monday versus the Redskins. Consequently, Kamara should experience a reduction in his 22.8 touches per game with Ingram back in the fold.

Cook (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

For the second consecutive day, Cook worked out on a side field, forecasting his eventual listing on the injury report, per Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. During media availability Thursday, coach Mike Zimmer told Tomasson that Cook will be "questionable" for Sunday's contest at Philadelphia. If Zimmer's prediction comes to pass, Cook will enter the weekend with a cloud hanging over his availability, as it did in the Vikings' Week 4 showdown with the Rams. In Cook's absence, the offense has been pass-happy, so his backup Latavius Murray won't necessarily benefit if the former is hindered or inactive yet again.

Bolden (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Bolden sat out Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury, but he appears to be progressing in his recovery. The former Patriot stands to take most of his snaps on special teams when healthy, and he's unlikely to see substantial carries behind co-starters Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore.

The Bengals listed Mixon (knee) as a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

While Mixon's limited involvement represents no change from his activity Wednesday, the fact that he's merely on the field in any capacity on back-to-back days is an indication he's trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Dolphins approaches. With Mixon seemingly on pace to return from a two-game absence, he could be called upon to handle a large workload right away with change-of-pace back Giovani Bernard's (knee) availability looking dicey for the Week 5 matchup.

Clement (quadriceps) was held out of practice Thursday, Zack Rosenblatt of NJ.com reports.

Clement was a spectator for a second straight session, which he watched without a helmet, per Zach Berman of The Philadelphia Inquirer. With no activity yet this week and healthier options available to the offense -- Jay Ajayi and Wendell Smallwood -- Clement may remain sidelined for another game Sunday versus the Vikings. Friday's injury report will peg Clement's chances of taking the field Week 5.

Mixon (knee) was in uniform Thursday and taking part in the Bengals' practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

For the first time since sustaining a meniscus injury in the Week 2 win over the Ravens that required surgery, Mixon took part in practice Wednesday, logging a limited session. It won't be known whether he advanced to full-session work Thursday until after the Bengals release their practice report, but his involvement on back-to-back days nonetheless bodes well for his hopes of returning from a two-game absence. While the Bengals might prefer to ease Mixon into the backfield mix coming off the injury, the 22-year-old could be asked to assume a leading role right away with top backup Giovani Bernard (knee) looking uncertain to play Sunday against the Dolphins.

Coach Vance Joseph acknowledged Wednesday that he plans to involve Freeman more heavily in the offensive game plan in the weeks to come, Kyle Frederickson of The Denver Post reports. "I'm looking forward to getting [Freeman] more touches," Joseph said. "He needs more opportunities because he is playing good football."

The Broncos have largely split the backfield duties down the middle this season, with Freeman logging 44 carries to Lindsay's 44 through the first four games. Despite those similar workloads, it was Freeman who was largely a spectator for much of the fourth quarter of Monday's loss to the Chiefs, as his last touch came with 14:16 remaining. Lindsay won't be phased out of the offense while he's averaging 5.9 yards per carry and also making an impact as a pass catcher, but it appears Joseph at least intends to rotate Freeman in more liberally in the games to come, which bodes well for the 22-year-old's rest-of-season outlook.

Bolden (hamstring) sat out Wednesday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Bolden seemingly picked up a hamstring injury during Sunday's loss to the Patriots. The running back was on the field for just 18 special teams' snaps and has yet to carry the ball for the Dolphins this season, as he's buried on the depth chart.