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Zenner (concussion) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

On Wednesday, Zenner wore the obligatory red non-contact jersey for those Lions in the concussion protocol but was allowed to participate in certain parts of practice. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Zenner ditched the red jersey entirely Thursday, spurring hope that he had emerged from the protocol. Zenner's limited designation implies that he has not, but he'll have one more session to prove his health in advance of Sunday's contest against the Giants in New York.

Gordon (hip/knee) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

With Gordon unlikely to play Sunday against the Raiders and likely to be ruled out for the contest come Friday, it appears as though Kenneth Farrow is on track to lead the Chargers' Week 15 rushing attack, with Ronnie Hillman also on hand.

Cunningham (neck) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Cunningham had already been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Seahawks after failing to practice throughout the short week, but the team has now elected to shut down Cunningham with the season nearing its conclusion. Malcolm Brown and Chase Reynolds would be in line to back up Todd Gurley, while Mike Thomas will likely return kicks with Cunningham out.

Coach Mike McCoy relayed Wednesday that "it's highly unlikely" Gordon (hip/knee) will be able to play Sunday against the Raiders, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

For his part, Gordon said he's "aiming for next week," which cements the likelihood that the running back will be officially ruled out for Sunday's contest come Friday. Next up for the Chargers' carries in that Week 15 scenario is Kenneth Farrow.

Cunningham (neck) has been ruled out for Thursday's tilt against the Seahawks.

Cunningham was unable to practice throughout the Rams' short week, and is now set to miss his second consecutive game. Malcolm Brown and Chase Reynolds will be in line to provide depth at running back behind Todd Gurley, while Mike Thomas figures to return kicks during Cunningham's absence.

Zenner (concussion) was limited at Wednesday's practice.

Zenner entered the concussion protocol following Sunday's win against the Bears, but he's progressed to the point that he donned a red non-contact jersey in his first opportunity to practice. Due to the untenable situation surrounding Theo Riddick (wrist), who didn't participate Wednesday, Zenner could play second fiddle to Dwayne Washington again this weekend in the event he gets clearance from an independent neurologist. A wait-and-see approach is advised with the Lions' backfield situation.

Vereen (concussion) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

On Sunday, Vereen sustained a concussion in his first game action since Week 3, and while his return is subject to the league's protocol, he worked in the non-contact portion of Wednesday's session, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. Once the ailment is behind him, a pass-catching role awaits Vereen, but perhaps not much of one due to Paul Perkins' status as Rashad Jennings' primary backup.

Gordon (hip/knee) is not expected to play Sunday against the Raiders, ESPN.com reports.

The Chargers plan to take things with the running back on a day-to-day basis after an MRI revealed that Gordon suffered a hip strain and a left knee sprain in Week 14. Per the report, there remains a chance Gordon will play again this season, but it looks very much like the team's backfield this weekend will be headed by Kenneth Farrow and Ronnie Hillman.

Head coach Jim Caldwell said Wednesday that Zenner remains in the league's concussion protocol, Tim Twentyman of Lions.com reports.

Zenner suffered the head injury in last week's victory over the Bears, and he is apparently still dealing with symptoms three days later. The Lions' running back situation for Week 15 is murky at the moment with both Zenner and Theo Riddick (wrist) less than 100 percent, but it should become clearer based on both players' participation, or lack thereof, in practice over the next couple days.

Hunt had a 19-yard rush in Sunday's win over the Colts.

The Texans turned to the run big time in their AFC South showdown, combining for 41 carries in Sunday's win. Hunt contributed to the action for just his eighth carry since his eight-carry Week 10 effort. With Brock Osweiler and the passing game not all that the Texans hoped for, it is conceivable that further reliance on the run can continue, but Hunt is probably too low on the depth chart to benefit.