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Ali (ankle) was a non-participant during practice Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Ali logged a limited practice Wednesday, but he seems to have taken a step back a day closer to Sunday's London game against the Jaguars. The Kentucky product has been a healthy scratch for all three contests this season, so even if he recovers in time, it's not a certainty he'd suit up.

Toney (toe) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

Toney has played just 37 offensive snaps through three games but has drawn 11 targets, catching seven of them for 35 scoreless yards. Toney is little more than a bench stash in fantasy leagues until he is able to carve out a more prominent role.

Watkins (hamstring) returned to a limited practice Thursday.

Watkins was injured in the Eagles' Week 2 win over the Vikings 14 days ago and missed this past Monday night's win over the Bucs. In Watkins' absence, Olamide Zaccheaus played 55 percent of the offensive snaps and reeled in two of three targets for 58 yards and one touchdown. Watkins would presumably return to third wideout duties upon his return.

Hopkins (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Hopkins practiced fully Wednesday, but given that he's been managing an ankle issue of late, there's a decent chance that his listed limitations Thursday are more a matter of maintenance than indicative of a setback. Friday's final injury report will clarify whether Hopkins approaches Sunday's game against the Bengals with an injury designation or cleared to play in Week 4.

Samuel (ribs) wasn't participating at the beginning of Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel wasn't entirely absent Thursday, as Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News noted the wide receiver made his way to the 49ers' weight room following a walkthrough session. Ultimately, the team's second practice report of Week 4 will unveil whether or not Samuel was able to log some reps as he deals with rib and knee injuries.

Smith didn't practice Thursday due to an illness.

Fortunately for Smith, he's come down with an illness in the middle of the week, giving him a few days to get back to normal before the Eagles' upcoming matchup with the Commanders on Sunday. His status for Week 4 may gain some clarity when Friday's practice report is posted, but if he ends up limited or sidelined this weekend, the likes of Quez Watkins (hamstring), Olamide Zaccheaus and Britain Covey (hamstring) could see increased reps on offense behind top wide receiver A.J. Brown.

Aiyuk (shoulder) wasn't wearing a non-contact jersey at the start of Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Now that Aiyuk seemingly has been cleared to take contact on the practice field, it remains to be seen if he'll log his first uncapped session since injuring his left shoulder Week 2. The 49ers will reveal his activity level later Thursday, at which point the statuses of Deebo Samuel (ribs/knee) and Jauan Jennings (shin) also could gain some clarity.

Jones (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

Per Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union, head coach Doug Pederson previously suggested that Jones looks like "a long shot" to play Sunday against the Falcons in London. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether the wideout has any chance to suit up versus Atlanta this weekend or is ruled out for the contest.

Agnew (quad) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Agnew was added to the injury report Thursday after not being included on it Wednesday, so his situation is worth monitoring headed into Friday and the weekend. The Jaguars take on the Falcons in Week 4. On 32 percent of the team's offensive snaps, Agnew has five catches for 54 yards on six targets and has rushed twice for minus-two yards. He has also returned four punts for 63 yards.

Robinson (ankle) was upgraded to a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Robinson was DNP Wednesday, so this puts him on track to play in Week 4 against the Texans. The Steelers' slot man, Robinson has turned 15 targets into a scoreless 11-100-0 receiving line after three games. He's not a high-percentage fantasy bet in a run-based offense.