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James (ankle) did not participate during Thursday's practice session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

James missed Weeks 2 through 5 while residing on injured reserve with a hamstring issue, and coach Kyle Shanahan relayed during postgame Sunday that the 25-year-old subsequently suffered an ankle injury during a blowout win over New England. James has collected 60 yards on three kick-return attempts and 20 yards on a pair of punt returns over the past two weeks, but at this point, it's unclear when he will be able to return to action.

Callaway (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.

Callaway followed up Wednesday's absence with some activity during Thursday's session, so he's taking a step in the right direction for Sunday's visit to Chicago. He may be joined by Michael Thomas (ankle/hamstring) for the first time since Week 1 after the stud wide receiver also practiced in a limited capacity Thursday. Even if both suit up Sunday, Callaway is poised for a decent workload with Emmanuel Sanders (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Thomas (ankle/hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

On the heels of missing four contests with a high-left ankle sprain, Thomas picked up a Grade 1 hamstring strain last week and sat out the Saints' Week 7 win against the Panthers. He appears to be inching toward a return after practicing Thursday, but his availability for Sunday's game at Chicago remains cloudy. That said, Friday's practice report may clear up Thomas' status.

Reagor (thumb) has been medically cleared and is expected to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Reagor has been sidelined the past five games due to surgery to address a torn UCL in his right thumb, but his return to action was forecast when the Eagles opened his 21-day window Monday to be activated from IR. Now with some practice reps under his belt, he seems to have the blessing of the team's medical staff well in advance of a Week 8 divisional matchup. While he may not lead Philly's receiving corps off the bat, Reagor will be among Carson Wentz's top options in the passing game alongside Travis Fulgham, Greg Ward and Richard Rodgers.

Robinson (concussion) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Monday's late-game injury has resulted in a concussion and no practice reps for Robinson so far this week. With no clear progress through the protocol for head injuries yet, he appears to be in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Saints. Robinson's listing on Friday's practice report may have a lot of bearing on his ability to suit up this weekend.

St. Brown (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

The Packers have been restricting St. Brown's reps since he was activated from injured reserve Oct. 17, but the third-year receiver has played both of the past two games and is ultimately expected to be ready to go for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings. Though St. Brown has only played a combined 14 offensive snaps between the two contests, coach Matt LaFleur told Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette that the wideout has a "good chance" to earn more playing time this weekend.

Parker (groin) was limited in Thursday's practice, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Parker has routinely had his practice reps capped this season, so to see him begin the week with back-to-back limited sessions isn't necessarily too unusual. Barring any setbacks during Friday's practice, Parker should be play as usual against the Rams on Sunday, when rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will make his first start.

Meyers is expected to pick up extra snaps Sunday against the Bills with Julian Edelman (knee) set to miss the contest, Dave Green of NBC Sports Boston reports.

The Patriots' No. 4 receiver heading into last week's game against the 49ers, Meyers was thrust into a larger role after starter N'Keal Harry left the contest early with a concussion. Meyers proceeded to play 79 percent of the offensive snaps in the 33-6 loss, finishing the day with four receptions for 60 yards on six targets. With Edelman being ruled out, Meyers should hold down a regular spot in three-wide sets for the second straight game, and the North Carolina State product could have an even clearer path to steady targets if Harry -- who has missed the Patriots' first two practices of Week 8 -- is also sidelined. Along with Meyers, Damiere Byrd and Gunner Olszewski should take on expanded roles in New England's passing attack.

Miller (hip/groin) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Miller has been dealing with hip and groin injuries for more than a month, but he's still managed to play in each of the Buccaneers' last four games. The results have been inconsistent, but he's combined for 12 receptions (on 18 targets) for 198 yards and two touchdowns during that span. With Chris Godwin expected to be sidelined Monday against the Giants, Miller has a great chance to produce opposite Mike Evans before Antonio Brown likely joins the active roster next week following an eight-game suspension to begin the season.

Brown (knee) was held out of practice Thursday, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.

Brown missed last Thursday's practice as well before returning to a full session Friday and heading into Week 7 action minus an injury designation. The Titans' final injury report of the week will confirm whether or not that pattern is repeated in advance of Sunday's game against the Bengals.