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Parkinson (shoulder/knee) was limited in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

While Parkinson was limited to begin the week, coach Sean McVay said the plan is to ramp the tight end up throughout the week and have him available Monday night against the Bills, according to Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site. Parkinson missed last Sunday's win over the Eagles. With Terrance Ferguson (ankle) still sidelined, Parkinson would allow Tyler Higbee to focus on pass-catching duties at the position.

Thompson (quadriceps) did not participate at the Chargers' practice Thursday.

Thompson returned to practice Wednesday for the first time in multiple weeks, logging a limited session. The wide receiver has now taken a step back in his participation, failing to practice Thursday. Thompson expressed some doubt about his availability for Week 5 when he spoke with the media Wednesday, and he appears to be in danger of missing another contest while recovering from a quadriceps injury.

Gilliam (ankle) did not participate at the Patriots' practice Thursday.

Gilliam opened the week as a limited participant Wednesday, but he took a step backwards one day later. The fullback is nursing an ankle injury that he suffered in the team's Week 4 win over the Bills, and he'll have one more chance to practice before Sunday's contest versus Las Vegas.

Cross (illness) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Cross was able to manage a full practice despite being sick Wednesday, but he's now trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game versus the Giants. He'll probably need to practice in full again Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Moore (shoulder) didn't practice Thursday.

Moore made an early departure this past Sunday against the Patriots in the second quarter with a shoulder injury and wasn't able to return. While the issue isn't considered to be long term and head coach Joe Brady didn't rule Moore out for Monday's game at the Rams as of Thursday, per Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News, the wide receiver kicked off the week with no on-field work. Moore will have two more chances to prove his health before the Bills potentially make a ruling on his status once they post Saturday's injury report.

Elliss (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday.

Elliss was also deemed DNP on Wednesday's practice estimate. The veteran linebacker didn't practice at all last week due to a calf injury and missed this past Monday's loss to Atlanta. Elliss is looking unlikely to play against Minnesota in Week 5, though there's a chance he can suit up if he's able to practice in some capacity Friday.

Gonzalez (shoulder) did not participate at the Patriots' practice Thursday.

Gonzalez missed his fifth straight practice as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury that he suffered Week 3 against Jacksonville. The cornerback seems likely to miss a second straight contest in Week 5, setting up Charles Woods (shoulder) and Karon Prunty (hamstring) to potentially operate in more substantial roles again Sunday versus Las Vegas.

Styles (groin) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Styles was limited at practice Wednesday with a groin issue, but it looks like it wasn't anything severe. He figures to play a big role in Week 5 against a Giants offense led by veteran journeyman quarterback Jameis Winston.

Trader (shin) was limited during Thursday's practice.

Trader was originally on the injury report due to a knee issue, which he sustained during the Week 4 loss to Minnesota. However, it appears he is now dealing with a shin injury. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day, meaning he could be on the field in Week 5 versus the Bengals.

Brown (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday.

Brown didn't play Week 4 against the Bengals due to a hamstring issue. He was limited in practice all of last week and has taken on the same status both days so far this week, so he remains iffy to suit up Sunday against the Eagles. Jarrian Jones played all of the Jaguars' defensive snaps in Brown's stead versus Cincinnati, but he's now dealing with a foot issue and was also limited in practice Thursday.