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Brown (knee/rest) returned to practice Thursday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Brown officially was a non-participant at Wednesday's session, after which he told Zangaro that he planned to mix into drills Thursday. While this has manifested itself, Brown's activity level won't be known until the Eagles post their second injury report of the week. Brown has been tending to a knee injury since Week 16 prep but otherwise has played through it, aside from sitting out Week 18 along with a number of starters.

Flowers (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Flowers injured his right knee in the Ravens' regular-season finale against the Browns on Jan. 4 and hasn't been able to handle any on-field work in the interim. He thus has one more chance to practice this week before the team potentially makes a ruling on his status for Sunday's divisional-round game at Buffalo. If Flowers remains sidelined this weekend, the likes of Nelson Agholor, Tylan Wallace and Steven Sims will be candidates for snaps and targets behind Rashod Bateman.

Brown (knee/rest) didn't practice Wednesday.

Brown continues to manage a knee issue, with the wideout indicating that his lack of participation Wednesday was planned before he returns to the field Thursday, per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia. If he doesn't practice fully Thursday, Brown will likely do so Friday and approach Sunday's divisional-round game against the Rams without an injury designation.

The Broncos signed Bandy to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

The wide receiver from San Diego spent his 2024 campaign with the Broncos' practice squad and will now remain in Denver after inking a reserve/future contract with the team Wednesday. Bandy's most recent NFL action came with the Broncos in 2023, when he failed to record a stat across 10 total snaps (two offensive and eight on special teams) in one appearance. He's expected to compete for a depth role in Denver's wide receiver corps this summer.

The Vikings signed Jackson to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Jackson spent the entire 2024 campaign on the Vikings' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He wasn't elevated to the active roster, but he will stay in Minnesota and be on the 90-man roster March 12 when the new league year starts. Jackson will participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp with the Vikings in the hopes of making the 53-man roster for the 2025 season.

Thomas signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Thomas has spent his entire two-year NFL career with the Vikings' organization since signing as an undrafted free agent in April of 2023. He has been on Minnesota's practice squad for each of those two seasons, and his futures contract ensures that he'll be on the Vikings' 90-man roster when the new league year begins March 12. Thomas will participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp while working his way toward a spot on the Vikings' 53-man roster for the 2025 campaign.

Woods (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.

Woods has now had two straight absences from practice this week, making Thursday's session a critical one in determining his odds of playing in Saturday's divisional-round game against the Chiefs. If the veteran wideout is sidelined this weekend, added snaps could be available for John Metchie and Xavier Hutchinson behind No. 1 receiver Nico Collins.

The Vikings signed Scott to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Scott signed with the Vikings' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Colts' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He wasn't elevated for a single game during the 2024 season, but he'll be a part of Minnesota's 90-man roster when the new league year starts March 12, which will allow him to train with the Vikings' coaching staff and participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp. Scott has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game since signing with Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent in May of 2023.

Hardman (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

The 2019 second-round pick from Georgia was designated to return from injured reserve Jan. 1 and has now opened the Chiefs' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions. Hardman's practice participation Thursday will likely offer the best indication of whether he can return for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Texans. However, Hardman must still be added to the Chiefs' active roster in order to suit up Saturday, regardless of his practice status Thursday.

Harty (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Harty was designated to return from the Ravens' injured reserve list Jan. 7 but didn't play in the team's wild-card win over the Steelers, despite logging two full practice sessions before the game. The 27-year-old practiced in full again Wednesday, suggesting a return to the field is in the near future. Harty must still be added to Baltimore's active roster in order to play in Sunday's divisional round matchup against the Bills.