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Adams (toe) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

One day removed from getting an official practice designation that wasn't DNP, Adams maintained his activity level. While he's inching closer to a return to action, it's uncertain whether he'll be able to do enough this week to get clearance for game action. Notably, coach Matt LaFleur said the Packers will evaluate Adams "day by day," telling Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette that the wide receiver has "a significant injury. It's one that most people probably don't understand how painful that injury is." Assuming he isn't ruled out for Sunday's visit to the Chargers by the end of the week, Adams' availability likely will come down to a game-time decision for the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Allen (hamstring) practiced fully Thursday.

It appears as though Allen's limitations at practice Wednesday were maintenance-related, which sets the stage for the Chargers' top pass catcher to head into the weekend minus an injury designation. Allen was viewed as a game-time decision for this past Sunday's 17-16 win over the Bears, but was able to suit up and see action on 31 of the team's 45 snaps on offense, en route to hauling in seven of his 10 targets (which equals his season average) for 53 yards. Heading into Week 9, he's on pace to match his career-high mark of 102 catches.

Thielen (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

For a second consecutive day, Thielen had a cap on his practice reps. After running routes during individual drills Wednesday, he was spotted with a sleeve on his gimpy hamstring Thursday, likely as a measure to avoid any setbacks. At this stage, there seems to be a chance he'll return Sunday in Kansas City, with Friday's injury report revealing his odds to do so.

Beckham (groin) remained limited at Thursday's practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Though Beckham was limited for the second straight day, along with fellow receiver Jarvis Landry (shoulder), Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer relays that coach Freddie Kitchens indicated that the duo looked better Thursday. "They got the reps they needed,'' Kitchens noted after practice. With that in mind, we expect Beckham to be a go Sunday against the Broncos, though an added layer pertaining to his current injury came to light Thursday, when Beckham revealed that the issue stems from a hip injury that hampered him prior to the season.

Brown (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Back-to-back limited practice sessions offer hope that Brown could return to action in Sunday night's 8:20 ET contest against the Patriots, though an official Week 9 "questionable" injury designation is a likely outcome for the speedy rookie wideout.

Samuel (shoulder) practiced fully Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Samuel's reps were capped at Wednesday's session, the result of the wide receiver laying out for a reception this past Sunday in San Francisco, according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press. With his bump to full participant Thursday, Samuel's injury has proved to be a minor one as the Panthers prepare for Sunday's matchup with the Titans' 16th-ranked pass defense (239.1 yards per game).

Thielen (hamstring) wore a sleeve on his right leg at the part of Thursday's practice open to the media, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Thielen was limited in his return to practice Wednesday, running routes in the process. He'll look to upgrade to full participant by week's end, though Friday's injury report ultimately will provide a sense of his chances to play Sunday at Kansas City.

Adams (toe) was spotted in a helmet at Thursday's padded practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

The Packers won't reveal how much work Adams was able to handle until they release Thursday's injury report, but he seems to be taking the next step after practicing Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a toe injury Week 4.

Shepard (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

It's Shepard first full workout since he sustained his second concussion of the season in the Giants' Week 5 loss to the Vikings. While Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record notes that the Giants are optimistic Shepard will be ready to return from a three-game absence to play Monday against Dallas, the wideout will first need to receive clearance from an independent neurologist. If he gets the green light to play, Shepard should step back in as the Giants' No. 1 wideout, which would likely result in a drop off in targets for Golden Tate (30 over the past three games).

The Seahawks signed Thompson to the practice squad Thursday, per the NFL's official transactions report.

Thompson recently parted ways with Kansas City's practice squad, and he'll now look to make the most of his opportunity in Seattle. The undrafted rookie out of Toledo flashed during the preseason with the Chiefs, notching 12 catches for 108 yards.