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Thomas (rest/illness) practiced in full Thursday.

Thomas was listed as a limited participant Wednesday due to the lingering effects of the illness that he played with this past Sunday at Indianapolis, as coach Dennis Allen told Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. With his return to all activity, though, Thomas is set to play Week 9 against a Bears defense that has allowed the fourth-most touchdowns (nine) to opposing wide receivers in eight games this season.

Downs (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.

Downs wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so the wideout's addition a day later makes his status worth tracking ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers. If Downs ends up limited or out, Isaiah McKenzie and/or Juwann Winfree could pick up added Week 9 snaps alongside Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce.

Palmer (knee) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

The Chargers' upcoming injury report will confirm Palmer's participation level either way, but the wideout did appear to be dealing with a knee issue during a portion of this past Sunday's win over the Bears, per Popper. Palmer, who finished up the contest, ended up catching three of his four targets for 24 yards while logging 47 of a possible 69 snaps on offense.

Shenault (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Shenault recorded his second consecutive DNP on Thursday, and it seems as if he's still recovering from the ankle sprain he suffered during Carolina's Week 6 loss to the Dolphins. The 25-year-old receiver will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend after missing Thursday's practice.

Chark (elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

In Chark's return to practice after sitting out Wednesday's session due to the elbow injury, Gantt notes that the receiver took part in workouts while sporting a red no-contact jersey. Chark may have been donning the jersey as a matter of precaution, but in any case, he'll still likely need to upgrade to full participation at Friday's session to avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.

London (groin) wasn't present for Thursday's practice and is expected to be listed as a non-participant on the Falcons' official injury report, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

London previously failed to practice Wednesday, so he'll likely need to get back on the field in some fashion Friday to put himself in position to play Sunday against the Vikings. If London ends up sitting out this weekend, wideouts Van Jefferson, Mack Hollins and KhaDarel Hodge as well as tight ends Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith could all be in store for more looks in the Falcons' Taylor Heinicke-led passing game.

Berrios (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

It's a downgrade for Berrios after he practiced fully Wednesday. Mid-week injuries or downgrades are rarely a good sign for a player's Sunday availability, but Berrios will have a chance Friday to get back on the field. If Berrios were forced to miss the Dolphins' Week 9 contest against the Chiefs, Cedrick Wilson and Chase Claypool could see increased playing time this weekend.

Wilson (shoulder) isn't taking part in Thursday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Wilson will go down as a non-participant on the Cardinals' injury report for the second day in a row after he sustained a shoulder injury late in this past Sunday's loss to the Ravens. The Cardinals haven't confirmed that Wilson's injury is something significant, but the rookie wideout's status for this Sunday's game in Cleveland is nonetheless in question at the moment. Wilson will likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to have a legitimate chance at playing this weekend.

Beckham (shoulder) was back at practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Beckham missed Wednesday's practice, but his return to Thursday's session is a positive indicator ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks. The Ravens' looming injury report will clarify the wideout's participation level in his return to the field following a one-day absence.

Woods (foot) isn't practicing Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Woods hasn't practiced in any capacity following the Texans' Week 7 bye and appears on track to miss a second straight game Sunday against the Buccaneers. Look for Houston to officially rule Woods out for the Week 9 contest when the team releases its final injury report Friday. Woods' expected absence this weekend should pave the way for Tank Dell and Noah Brown to see steady playing time alongside No. 1 wideout Nico Collins in three-receiver sets.