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Wonnum (concussion) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Wonnum posted back-to-back full practices Wednesday and Thursday while working through a concussion. It's unclear whether he can play in Sunday's matchup against New England, but he appears to be moving in the right direction. The 29-year-old has 14 tackles (eight solo), including 5.0 sacks, and one pass deflection across seven regular-season games.

Fannin (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

The same applies to Fannin's Wednesday practice participation, but it's worth noting that the tight end was also limited by his groin issue last Thursday and Friday before approaching the Browns' Week 9 overtime loss to the Saints without an injury designation. Friday's practice/injury report will reveal whether that pattern is repeated ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Smack (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Smack was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a calf injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur anticipated the kicker would practice without limitations Thursday, and that's exactly what happened, clearing the way for his availability in Week 10 against Minnesota. Smack is coming off a solid performance, making all three field-goal attempts while converting each of his four extra-point tries in the Packers' Week 9 victory over the Patriots.

Branch (hip) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Branch upgraded his practice status to full participation after beginning the week limited. The 25-year-old has 14 tackles (seven solo) and one interception in three regular-season games.

Marks (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Marks was limited Wednesday, so his 'DNP' on Thursday is concerning, though it could be more of a workload management situation, as opposed to a setback-related downgrade, a notion supported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston's report that the running back dealt with mild knee discomfort in Wednesday's practice and didn't finish the session for precautionary reasons. Meanwhile, fellow backfield member David Montgomery (groin) -- who hasn't played since Week 5 -- returned to a limited session Thursday. Valuable context regarding the duo's status will arrive Friday, when the Texans have their final practice before Sunday's road game against the Browns.

Williams (groin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Since Williams made his season debut in Week 6 against the Cowboys, his snap share has ranged from 48 to 60 percent over the last four games, and he's made his mark on offense in each one, gathering in 11 of 13 targets for 109 yards and one touchdown and taking eight carries for 44 yards. A groin issue has capped his reps so far this week, and Friday's injury report will determine if he has a designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Vikings.

Curl (toe) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

It was the second consecutive DNP for Curl, who is now battling a toe injury after nearly missing the Week 9 meeting with Washington due to a foot issue. The 27-year-old might carry an injury designation heading into Week 10 against the Cardinals, but if he isn't out there, Jaylen McCollough is a candidate to replace him in the starting lineup.

Reed (hip) did not travel to Munich with the Lions and is ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Reed did not participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday due to a hip injury suffered late in Week 8. Rock Ya-Sin and Ennis Rakestraw could see extended playing time for the second straight week in Reed's stead. Reed has 42 tackles (29 solo) and seven pass deflections, including one interception, in seven regular-season games.

Montgomery (groin) was limited at practice Thursday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Montgomery, who last saw game action in Week 5, was listed as a 'DNP' on Wednesday, with his upgrade to limited participation a day later especially notable given that fellow RB Woody Marks (knee) didn't practice. Friday's injury report will reveal both the practice participation, as well as the duo's official game statuses' for Sunday's road contest against the Browns.

Parsons (knee/illness) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Despite dealing with an illness Wednesday, Parsons was able to go down as a limited participant in the ensuing jog-through, and he maintained that activity level one day later. He's seeking his first game action since Dec. 14, 2025, when he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, and he so far has completed nearly two weeks of capped sessions since he was designated for return from the reserve/PUP list last Wednesday. Friday's injury report will reveal if Parsons has a chance to play Sunday against the Vikings, but more realistically the Packers likely are eyeing a road matchup with the Rams on Wednesday, Nov. 25 for his season debut.