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Waddle (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Miami Herald writer Daniel Oyefusi reports.

Waddle might not be 100 percent healthy, but with limited practices both days this week he is on track to be available in his usual capacity against Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Lamb (hip) practiced fully Thursday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lamb hurt his hip prior to the Cowboys' Week 6 matchup with the Eagles, but he still suited up this past Sunday, hauling in five of 10 targets for 68 yards and turning two carries into nine yards. While he opened Week 7 prep with a limited session, he told Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News after Thursday's practice that he was a "full go," which was confirmed on the team's ensuing injury report. Lamb thus is set to serve as Dak Prescott's No. 1 option in the passing game Sunday versus the Lions, with the quarterback expected to put an end to a five-game absence due to a broken right thumb.

Shenault (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Associated Press writer Steve Reed reports.

With two limited practices to start the week it appears Shenault should be able to play against Tampa Bay. He's unlikely to start Sunday, meaning at most he might overtake Shi Smith as slot receiver while Terrace Marshall presumably lines up outside.

Watson (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.

This marks Watson's fifth DNP in a row since injuring his hamstring Week 5 against the Giants in London. Friday's practice report ultimately may seal his fate for Sunday's game at Washington, but in a Packers receiving corps that already is down Randall Cobb for the foreseeable future due to a high-ankle sprain, Aaron Rodgers may be left with Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs, Amari Rodgers, Samori Toure, practice-squad member Juwann Winfree and potentially Sammy Watkins (hamstring), the latter of whom was designated to return from IR this week.

Lamb (hip) said he was "full go" in Thursday's practice and is set to start against Detroit on Sunday, the Dallas Morning News' Michael Gehlken reports.

Lamb was only limited in Wednesday's practice, so his words imply he was a full participant Thursday. So long as he avoids setbacks between Thursday and Sunday he should be at or close to 100 percent for a favorable matchup against the Lions.

Toney (hamstring) did not practice Thursday and is not expected to play against Jacksonville on Sunday, ESPN's Jordan Raanan reports.

It's not clear whether Toney is making any progress in his recovery, but if he misses Sunday's game it will mark his sixth missed game in a row. The Giants are expected to be without Kenny Golladay in Week 7 as well, which would likely leave the Giants with Darius Slayton, David Sills, Richie James and Wan'Dale Robinson as their top four receivers against Jacksonville.

Dotson aggravated his hamstring injury during Thursday's practice, and his status now is up in the air for Sunday's contest against the Packers, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports.

After hauling in a pass from Taylor Heinicke, Dotson left the field with the Commanders' primary trainer and then was spotted on a stationary bike, per John Keim of ESPN.com. Dotson is attempting to put an end to a two-game absence, but that seems to be in danger after Thursday's setback. There's a chance his status gains some clarity Friday, at which point the team may make a ruling on his availability for Week 7.

Coach Robert Saleh said Moore has an excused absence from Thursday's practice, Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN reports.

The absence was cited as a personal day, meaning Moore likely will be back on the practice field Friday. No matter, his status is one to monitor, especially considering his target count dwindled all the way to zero this past Sunday at Green Bay.

Brown (groin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Brown has yet to step on the practice field this week while he tends to a groin injury, giving him just one more chance to do so before the Commanders potentially make a ruling on his availability for Sunday's game versus the Packers. Fellow wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) maintained limited status from Wednesday to Thursday, meaning Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel could be doing much of the heavy lifting for the team at wide receiver this weekend.

Dotson (hamstring) officially was limited at practice Thursday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Dotson made an early exit from the second session of Week 7 prep after running a route and was looked at by team trainers. Riding a stationary bike was his only activity thereafter, and he went down as a limited participant for a second consecutive day. The rookie first-round pick is attempting to come back from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, but Thursday's event could be a setback in that regard. Dotson's status thus is worth watching as the weekend approaches.