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Banks (neck) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session.

The starting left guard exited Sunday's loss to the Panthers with a stinger, and he still appears to be dealing with the issue. Banks will have two more chances to get in a full practice ahead of Monday's matchup with the Eagles.

Smith is back in Thursday's game against the Broncos after being evaluated for an apparent knee injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Smith was injured on a scramble early in the fourth quarter. He missed two plays but was ultimately cleared to return and is back under center for the Raiders.

McCollum is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Thursday's game against the Broncos.

The safety did not record a stat before exiting. He's played more on special teams than defense this year.

Bredeson (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Bredeson was added to the injury report with an apparent shoulder injury after being a full participant Wednesday. The offensive lineman will look to get back to a full workload at the team's final practice of the week Friday.

Smith is being examined in the medical tent after suffering an apparent knee injury in Thursday's game against the Broncos, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Smith tried to scramble early in the fourth quarter and was tripped up on a tackle around his knee. He was able to walk off the field with a limp and was pointing to his knee. Kenny Pickett is taking over under center for the Raiders for the time being.

Meinerz is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Raiders due to an illness, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Meinerz has started all nine games for Denver this season. Calvin Throckmorton is the next man up at guard.

Huzzie was waived by the Texans on Thursday.

Huzzie was activated from the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday after missing the team's first eight games of the season while recovering from a knee injury. The Texans viewed him as more of a practice-squad option, and if he clears waivers, that's where he'll likely end up, per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle.

Elliss (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's contest versus Las Vegas, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Elliss sustained a hamstring injury in the third quarter, and his night has officially now come to an end. The Broncos' next contest will come Nov. 16 against the Chiefs, so the linebacker will have some extra time to rest up prior to that matchup.

Tom (back) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

The starting right tackle will have two more days to get in a full session ahead of Monday's clash with the Eagles, though he was able to play last week despite only getting in limited practice sessions. Tom has started all six games he's played in this season.

Reid (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's contest against the Raiders, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Reid sustained a hamstring injury prior to halftime, and he'll ultimately be unable to return to action in Week 10. The linebacker will have some added time off before the team takes on the Chiefs in their next contest on Sunday, Nov. 16.