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Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens appears to be all systems go for Thursday night’s game against the Lions.

Pickens was listed as a limited participant in practice on Monday, but he was back to full practice work on Tuesday, the story said.

Via NFL Media, the Steelers claimed the balance of Adam Thielen’s contract.

The story speculated Thielen will get more time in Pittsburgh but may take time for him to get up to speed with the playbook. All that makes him a risky play for fantasy anyway, especially considering the fantasy playoffs are approaching.

The Colts have reversed course at kicker.

Indianapolis waived Michael Badgley on Tuesday, then signed former New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe to their practice squad after a tryout that included former Baltimore Ravens great Justin Tucker.

Badgley was under scrutiny after missing his third extra point in seven games in the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, the story said.

It’s currently viewed as likely that Chargers starting running back Omarion Hampton will be able return to action and play next Monday when the team faces the Eagles, sources tell CBS Sports.

Related players: Kimani Vidal

Hampton has missed the last seven games with an ankle injury. The Chargers will probably welcome back Hampton with a nice workload, especially with QB Justin Herbert in question because of a hand injury. The Bolts are playing the Eagles who just allowed two, 100-yard rushers to the Bears on Black Friday. The only negative is this is a Monday night game, so Hampton owners will want to back themselves up just to be safe. Vidal will likely have a role in this game as well, especially of Herbert isn't able to play.

There won’t be any change to Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown’s practice status on Tuesday.

St. Brown missed practice on Monday with the ankle injury he suffered in the team’s Thanksgiving loss to the Packers and head coach Dan Campbell said at a press conference that the wideout will remain off the field on Tuesday.

Campbell added that St. Brown is improving and that the team will keep the door open for the wideout to play against the Cowboys on Thursday. It's not a short week since both teams are coming off a Thanksgiving Day games, but initial reports say St. Brown could miss 1-2 weeks. Campbell added, “If he can play, he’ll play. That’s the best way to say it.”

GM John Lynch was asked on KNBR whether it was realistic that Brandon Aiyuk could play for the 49ers this season. "Realistic? I'm not sure," Lynch said. "Hopeful."

That certainly doesn't sound reassuring, but given the recent news around Aiyuk - not surprising either. It was recently reported the team voided Aiyuk's 2026 guarantees in his contract, so it seems unlikely Aiyuk is in any hurry to get back this season, even if the team would open his 21-day window for his knee injury.

While Kevin Stefanski reiterated he’s thinking week-to-week when it comes to the quarterback position, he noted he’s been pleased with Shedeur Sanders’ progress.

“He wants to continue to get better and better, and that’s the right attitude to have, and that’s why we’ll continue to work,” Stefanski said.

Related players: Dillon Gabriel

Sanders has completed 51 percent of his passes for 405 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in three appearances so far this season. The story added Stefanski said Sanders "had some really good moments" in his second start of the season last week. One would think the team will lean toward Sanders again in Week 14, but it remains to be seen. Gabriel was cleared to play last week but the team went with Sanders.

When asked postgame if his trust in the run game changed without J.K. Dobbins, HC Sean Payton gave a clear vote of confidence to RJ Harvey.

“It’s nothing to do with the runner,” Payton said postgame. “Nothing.”

“We’ll watch the tape,” Payton continued, asked on his evaluation of Harvey. “But, trust me. It was just looks where the evaluation will be on how we blocked it, and then the scheme, relative to what we were seeing defensively. The runners were good.”

Related players: Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie

Harvey is averaging just 3.1 YPC outside the tackles this season the story said, which is a reason why the team has missed Dobbins, who is lost for the season. In two games as a lead back, Harvey is averaging just 2.7 YPC. The story pointed out Harvey has missed some holes as of late, making the wrong cut. The good news is Harvey has improved his pass blocking, which will keep him on the field in more situations, and he's thriving as a goal line back. Harvey had 13 carries to McLaughlin's six against the Commanders, and Harvey should continue to be the back to play in the Denver offense.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert underwent surgery Monday to repair the broken bone in his left hand.

Related players: Trey Lance

In a statement, the Chargers said: “Chargers QB Justin Herbert underwent successful surgery today in Los Angeles to stabilize a fracture in his left hand. Herbert’s return to play is considered day-to-day, and his status for next Monday’s game against Philadelphia will be determined later in the week.” Herbert injured his left hand in the first series at the end of a 1-yard scramble when Panthers defensive back Jeremy Chinn slammed the quarterback to the ground. Herbert’s hand banged against the turf, the story described. Herbert owners could be in a tough spot since the game is on Monday night, especially if Herbert comes down to a game-time call. Hopefully we know more as the week goes on.

Even though Jayden Reed is back at practice, he still has to be given final medical clearance to play.

Also said Matthew Golden (wrist) could potentially play Sunday vs. CHI.

LaFleur said: "The plan is to see where he's at by the end of the week," according to the post. Reed should be close as he returned last week and there was some hoped he'd be able to play on Thanksgiving. We may not have a better idea until later this week as far as Reed goes, however. The Packers play in a later Sunday game at home against the Bears, who currently have the top seed in the NFC.