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Helm was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a knee injury.

Helm didn't appear on the Titans' initial Week 5 injury report posted Wednesday, so his limited participation Thursday could be indicate that he hurt his knee at some point during practice. The Titans will see what Helm is able to do during the final practice of the week Friday before determining if he'll take a designation into Sunday's game against the Texans. The tight end has played more than 70 percent of snaps in each of Tennessee's first four contests but has been a minor part of the passing attack, stringing together a 9-60-0 receiving line on 12 targets.

Barkley (hamstring) officially didn't practice Thursday.

Barkley has yet to log any on-field work since tweaking his right hamstring on his fourth offensive snap this past Sunday against the Rams. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Barkley is considered week-to-week, and the Eagles can make a ruling on the running back's status for a Week 5 road matchup with the Jaguars on Friday's injury report. Will Shipley is poised for a workhorse role out of Philadelphia's backfield this weekend assuming Barkley indeed is ruled out.

Pollard (foot) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Pollard has missed some practice time in recent weeks, including Wednesday's session, but he has been handling full workloads in games and is averaging 61 scrimmage yards per game this season while having scored his first touchdown of the season in this past Sunday's loss to the Ravens. He's set to continue leading Tennessee's backfield Sunday against the Texans in a clash between winless AFC South teams.

Sinnott (ribs) upgraded to full participation at Thursday's practice.

Sinnott has regained health after kicking off Week 5 prep with a limited session Wednesday. He's expected to continue working in a depth role Sunday against the Giants behind Chig Okonkwo (hamstring), who was limited at practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Sinnott failed to step up when Okonkwo missed two games earlier this season.

Likely (knee/groin) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Likely maintained his activity level from Wednesday's session as he deals with knee and groin injuries. There's been nothing to suggest that he's in danger of missing Sunday's game at Washington, but he still may be tagged with a designation on the Giants' final practice report of the week Friday.

Higgins (groin/neck) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

Higgins was seen working out off to the side during the open portion of Thursday's session, and he apparently wasn't able to mix into team drills once practice was closed to the media. The veteran wideout has now had consecutive absences from practice to kick off Week 5 prep, while No. 1 receiver Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) bumped up to limited participation Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. The Bengals will see if Higgins and Chase can increase their practice activity Friday before deciding if either or both wideouts will carry designations into Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Okonkwo (hamstring) remained limited at Thursday's practice.

Okonkwo is one of three prominent pass catchers dealing with hamstring injuries for the Commanders, along with wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs. While McLaurin and Diggs have both been unable to practice in any capacity, Okonkwo has put forth two limited sessions to begin Week 5 prep ahead of Sunday's game against the NFC East rival Giants.

White (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.

White was sidelined all of last week before missing this past Sunday's game versus the Colts in London while dealing with a shoulder injury. He maintained his activity level from Wednesday, as did fellow RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin). With the Commanders waiving rookie Kaytron Allen on Thursday, the team currently has just Croskey-Merritt, White and Austin Ekeler at the position on the active roster.

Love (ankle) was in uniform and participating during the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Love is dealing with the second ankle injury of his young career in the wake of this past Sunday's loss at the Giants. He was able to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday and appears as if he'll be listed as at least that one day later. Thursday's practice report will reveal his activity level.

Wright (foot) showed up as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Wright practiced without limitations Wednesday but took a step back Thursday. He missed Miami's Week 3 loss to the Chiefs due to a foot injury but returned in Week 4 against the Vikings. Wright was outplayed by Ollie Gordon against Minnesota, and Gordon is likely in line to get the majority of rushing opportunities Sunday against the Bengals, regardless of Wright's status.