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Spears (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Spears was a limited participant in Wednesday's session, so his upgrade in activity a day later bodes well for his chances of being available Sunday against the Commanders. Friday's injury report will clarify whether Spears is able to fully progress through the NFL's concussion protocol and head into the weekend without a Week 13 designation.

Robinson (ankle) was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report.

It's unclear if the Commanders practiced Thursday, but Robinson would have maintained his activity from one day prior if they did. He's in a better position to be available Sunday against the Titans than fellow RB Austin Ekeler, who has yet to log any on-field work since coming out of this past Sunday's loss to the Cowboys with a concussion. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not Robinson heads into the weekend with a designation.

Johnson won't return to Thursday's game in Detroit due to a concussion.

Late in the first half, Johnson was checked for a head injury, which now has been confirmed. He'll finish Week 13 action without a touch after recording a touchdown in back-to-back outings prior to Thursday's contest.

Johnson is under evaluation for a head injury during Thursday's game at Detroit.

To add insult to injury in a first half in which the Bears went three and out on each of their first three possessions, their No. 2 RB may soon enter the concussion protocol. Johnson didn't have a touch prior to exiting in the second quarter.

Hall (knee) was present for practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Per Cimini, Hall, who didn't practice Wednesday, participated in the open portion of Thursday's session, while working in agility and positional drills. The Jets' upcoming injury report will reveal the running back's official participation level, but his return to the field Thursday is an encouraging sign ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

The Chiefs have activated Pacheco (ankle) from IR ahead of Friday's game against the Raiders.

Pacheco doesn't carry a designation on the Chiefs' Week 13 injury report, which sets the stage for him to see his first game action since suffering a fractured fibula during Week 2 action. In his looming return to the lineup, it remains to be seen how heavy of a workload Pacheco will be handed after his extended absence, but it's plausible that he could be eased back into the mix to a degree, with Kareem Hunt, who has been filling in as the team's starting RB, also on hand.

Mattison (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Chiefs.

While Mattison, who the Raiders deemed limited on their Tuesday through Thursday practice reports, has a chance to face Kansas City, Zamir White (quadriceps) was ruled out by the team. Confirmation of Mattison's Week 13 status will arrive once Las Vegas' inactives are posted ahead of Friday's 3:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he's limited or out, Ameer Abdullah would be in line to continue to see added backfield snaps, with Sincere McCormick and Dylan Laube also available to mix in.

White (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Chiefs.

Meanwhile, the Raiders list Alexander Mattison (ankle) as questionable for the contest and have elevated RB Sincere McCormick from their practice squad ahead of Week 13 action to join a backfield that also includes Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube. White's next chance to see game action will occur Sunday, Dec. 8, when Las Vegas faces the Buccaneers.

McCormick was elevated from the Raiders' practice squad Thursday ahead of Friday's contest against the Chiefs.

McCormick's elevation is his second in as many weeks and his third overall this season. With both Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quadriceps) out Sunday versus Denver, McCormick logged eight offensive snaps and carried five times for 33 yards. White has been ruled out again this week, but Mattison is questionable to play. If the latter suits up, McCormick could see even fewer opportunities to take the field Friday.

Montgomery (shoulder) is active for Thursday's game against the Bears.

Montgomery exited this past Sunday's 24-6 win at Indianapolis late in the third quarter due to a shoulder injury and didn't return. Afterward, he told Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com that he believed the Lions made the right decision to rest him down the stretch and also that he intended to play Thursday. Detroit held walkthroughs during the entirety of Week 13 prep, and Montgomery followed a DNP/LP/FP practice regimen. It was enough for the sixth-year pro to be available, and he likely will retain his normal role in the backfield working in tandem with Jahmyr Gibbs, which has amounted to 169 touches for 873 yards from scrimmage and 11 rushing TDs for Montgomery in 11 appearances this season.