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Raiders running back Latavius Murray was able to practice in full on Thursday.

Murray was cleared to return from a concussion, and was finally able to put in a full day of practice. He's expected to play a big role in the team's rushing attack moving forward, though he may be stuck in a rotation for the time being. Murray was on his toward a huge game against the Chiefs before he got injured. 

Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (back), linebacker Anthony Barr (knee) and defensive back Jabari Price (hamstring) all missed Thursday's practice in preparation for Week 14's game against the Jets. 

McKinnon, who missed Week 13 with a lower back injury, is averaging 4.8 yards per carry, while Barr left Week 13 with a knee injury and was feared to miss significant time. However, Barr has no structural damage and is questionable for Week 14. 

Sharrif Floyd (knee) and Chase Ford (foot) were limited in practice. 

The Buccaneers were without running back Bobby Rainey, tight ends Austin-Seferian Jenkins and Brandon Myers and defensive tackle Clinton McDonald at Thursday's practice. 

Rainey injured his ankle in Week 13's loss to the Bengals and also missed practice on Wednesday. Seferian-Jenkins (back) and McDonald (hamstring) both missed Week 13. 

Lavonte David (hamstring) and Luke Stocker (concussion) both practiced. 

The Bucs take on the Lions in Week 14. 

Cardinals offensive tackle Jared Veldheer was back at practice Thursday, but linebacker Larry Foote (hip),defensive lineman Ed Stinson (toe) and running back Andre Ellington (hip) all missed practice.

Veldheer has played in all 12 of the Cardinals' games this year, but is dealing with an ankle injury suffered in Wednesday's practice. 

The Cardinals face the Chiefs in Week 14. 

Tony Sparano is unprepared to declare impressive Raiders running back Latavius Murray as his featured guy. And that has some fans upset.

Murray rushed for 155 yards in his last eight carries before missing the Week 13 game with a concussion. That's as many yards as starter Darren McFadden has in his last 62 attempts, but Sparano remains skeptical.

"He has eight carries," Sparano pointed out to the San Francisco Chronicle. "I love the way Latavius runs the football. I like what I've seen. I've seen eight carries. I want to see more of him. I'm curious, too. I'm curious just like the fans are curious."

Sparano has stated that he would like to see Murray get 15-18 carries in a game to see how he responds. Oakland hosts San Francisco on Sunday, but Murray will certainly not be used exclusively in the backfield.

"For now, he's going to be a guy you continue to rotate," Sparano said.

Raiders running back Latavius Murray won't be used as a workhorse back just yet, according to FoxSports.

Head coach Tony Sparano pointed out that Murray has only received eight carries this season, and didn't play last year. While Murray did receive a fair amount of work in college, Sparano pointed out that it's been a while since he's taken on a big load. Sparano went on to explain that he views Murray as a player that needs to be in a rotation right now. 

Raiders running back Latavius Murray, who missed the Week 13 loss at St. Louis with a concussion, cleared the league's protocol and practiced Wednesday, reports 95.7 The Game. Murray appears on track to play Sunday against the 49ers.

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington is dealing with a hip flexor on one side in addition to a "severe hip pointer" on his other side, reports ESPN. Ellington did not practice Wednesday and probably won't practice all week leading up to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

ESPN considers Ellington unlikely to play. Coach Bruce Arians has said Ellington likely will be a gametime decision.

Buccaneers running back Bobby Rainey injured his ankle in the Week 13 loss to the Bengals and was unable to practice Wednesday, reports the team's website. Tampa Bay visits Detroit on Sunday.

Vikings rookie running back Jerick McKinnon, who missed the Week 13 win over Carolina with a lower back injury, was unable to practice Wednesday, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The Vikings host the Jets on Sunday.