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Thornton (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

The Raiders designated Thornton for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday, and it appears he may be close to being officially activated. The fact that free-agent acquisitions Jalen Nailor (concussion) and Cody White (ankle) are tending to injuries could give Las Vegas additional incentive to get Thornton ready for game action sooner than later.

Holani (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Holani rushed seven times for 18 yards in the Seahawks' Week 4 win over the Chargers. The running back played through a rib injury and looks to be on pace to do so again in Week 5. With limited practice in Thursday and Friday sessions, Holani will likely be free of any injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the 49ers. The 26-year-old should continue to play second fiddle to Emanuel Wilson in the contest.

Raridon (ankle) was not listed in Wednesday's injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Raridon exited Sunday's win over the Bills due to an ankle injury. However, he's not listed on the injury report ahead of the Week 5 meeting with Las Vegas.

The Eagles signed Ezukanma to the practice squad Wednesday.

Ezukanma originally signed with the Eagles on June 16, then was released in August. The wide receiver now returns to the franchise as depth after injuries to DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Hollywood Brown (ankle) weakened the Eagles' pass-catching options.

Head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that he does not expect Surtain (ankle) to spend time on injured reserve, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Surtain injured his ankle during the Broncos' Week 4 loss to the 49ers, but the initial tests ruled out a severe injury and estimated a two-game absence. The star defensive back did not practice Wednesday, and it seems like he won't be available for Sunday's AFC West showdown against the Chargers. Riley Moss (ribs) could also miss time, so the Broncos will likely start Jahdae Barron and Kris Abrams-Draine at outside cornerback for the time being.

Cisse (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Cisse suffered a neck injury during the Packers' Week 4 win over the Buccaneers. The cornerback cleared an independent concussion check and was believed to have suffered a short-term issue. Cisse is now back to full participation and appears set to continue preparing for Sunday's divisional showdown with the Bears.

Reaves (finger) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.

Reaves injured his finger during the Commanders' Week 4 loss to the Colts in London, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that the injury is not a serious issue and puts him on track to play against the Giants on Sunday. Reaves has 27 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense through the first four games of the regular season.

Van Ness (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Van Ness was limited in all three practices building up to the Packers' Week 4 win over the Buccaneers. The linebacker entered the contest without an injury designation, logging 73 percent of the team's defensive snaps in the win. Van Ness appears set to duplicate last week's schedule, likely logging limited practices throughout the week and avoiding any injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Cross (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Cross missed the Commanders' last two games due to an illness, but the 2022 third-rounder's full practice Wednesday puts him on track to return against the Giants on Sunday. His return means Quan Martin will likely revert to a rotational role behind Cross and Jeremy Reaves.

Elliss (calf) was estimated as a non-participant at practice Wednesday.

The Saints' only started their week of preparation with a walk-through practice, but the estimation signals Elliss is in jeopardy of missing another game because of a nagging calf injury. Unless he returns to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday, odds are low he'll be available Sunday versus the Vikings.