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Yankoff (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Eagles, Ben Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Yankoff was unable to practice all week due to the ankle injury he sustained in last Sunday's win over the Giants. The tight end's absence means the position room only has John Bates and Ben Sinnott ready for Saturday. Due to this development, rookies Robert McDaniel out of Jackson State University or Gee Scott out of Ohio State could be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's contest.

Carter (shoulders) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Commanders.

Carter hasnt played since Week 13 after having surgery on both of his shoulders in early December. With the 24-year-old still week-to-week, Byron Young will fill an expanded role on the defensive line for the third consecutive game.

Wagner (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Saturday's game against the Eagles, Ben Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Wagner was a full participant in Thursday's practice after missing back-to-back sessions earlier in the week. The linebacker elevated his participation just in time to dodge an injury designation and should be good to go for Saturday's divisional matchup. The veteran will continue his streak of game-day participation, as the 35-year-old has yet to miss a contest this season.

Lockett (knee) practiced fully Thursday.

After being deemed a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Lockett worked fully a day later, which paves the way for the wideout to be available Sunday against the Texans. Meanwhile, QB Geno Smith -- who was inactive for the Raiders' 31-0 loss to the Eagles in Week 15 -- is practicing fully this week and is poised to return to action this weekend. In that context, Lockett maintains modest fantasy value in PPR formats, with the 33-year-old having recorded an 18-201-0 line on 24 targets in seven games with the Raiders since being signed after he was let go by the Titans.

Latu (neck) is questionable to play in Saturday's matchup against the Commanders.

Latu practiced in full on Thursday after starting the week as a non-participant in practice, an encouraging sign for the 25-year-old ahead of Saturday's divisional contest. Latu has yet to be targeted this season, playing 225 special-teams snaps to 79 on offense (19 in Week 15).

Cox (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Cox was once again a full participant in practice and could be activated off injured reserve for Saturday's divisional contest. The defensive end has seen just eight defensive snaps this season, but with the season-ending injury to Micah Parsons (knee) in last Sunday's loss to the Broncos, Saturday's game would serve as the ideal time for Cox to return to the field.

Chubb (ribs) was a full practice participant in Thursday's practice.

Barring any setbacks coming out of Friday's practice, Chubb looks like he'll be ready to return from a one-game absence and approach this Sunday's game against the Raiders without an injury designation. Before injuring his ribs early in a Week 14 win over the Chiefs, Chubb had been playing second fiddle to Woody Marks in the backfield during the second half of the season, but Chubb could have a chance to take on greater volume in Week 16. Marks emerged from this past Sunday's win over the Cardinals with an ankle injury and has sat out both of the Texans' first two practices this week. As a result, Marks' availability for the matchup with Las Vegas would appear to be murky at the moment.

Enagbare (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Enagbare was a new addition to Thursday's injury report, and his ability to play Saturday will hinge on how quickly he recovers heading into game day. If Enagbare is unable to suit up, Arron Mosby may see increased reps as a rotational defensive end.

Dupree (back) did not practice Thursday.

Dupree was limited in Wednesday's practice, so it's possible his lack of practice activity Thursday represents a setback in his recovery. The veteran linebacker is nursing a back injury he appears to have sustained during Week 15's win over the Chiefs. Unless Dupree is able to get back on the field in at least a limited fashion Friday, he'll be in danger of missing Sunday's road matchup against the Cowboys.

Van Ness (foot) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Saturday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Van Ness upgraded his practice participation twice this week, allowing him to shed his injury designation before Saturday's divisional contest. The defensive end is all set to see an increased workload in Saturday's game due to the season-ending ACL tear that Micah Parsons suffered against the Broncos in Week 15.