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Irving (5’9/192) is a junior who started his college career at Minnesota. After a 699-yard, four-touchdown freshman season, he transferred to Oregon, where he tallied back-to-back seasons of over 1,000 yards rushing on over six yards per carry. Irving’s pass-catching was also a nice complement to Bo Nix in the Ducks’ offense, totaling 413 receiving yards on 56 receptions last season. He didn’t test well at the combine, running a 4.55 40-yard dash - a slower time than expected for a back of his size. While Irving has the college production, his physical testing has decreased his draft stock. Irving profiles as a receiving back without the physical traits to get three-down work in the NFL. He will serve as a versatile backup to Rachaad White as a rookie.

Gay is still battling a quad issue, but he was able to play in Week 2 and the full session Thursday suggests he’ll handle kicking duties against the Bears in Week 3.

Allgeier was limited Wednesday with his hip issue, but the full practice session Thursday is a good sign that he’ll be ready to go Sunday against the Chiefs in Week 3. If healthy, Allgeier is likely looking at around 10 touches — the same amount he had in Week 2 — against Kansas City.

Spears missed Wednesday’s practice with his ankle injury, but the second-year tailback told reporters he was going to play in Week 3 against the Packers on Sunday, and getting back on the field Thursday is a step towards that. Spears will continue to see touches in the Tennessee backfield, but he appears behind Tony Pollard in terms of fantasy significance at this stage.

Wilson was able to get in a full session after being limited Wednesday. The rookie wideout was also a full participant in last week’s Thursday practice, however, and he didn’t see the field. It still seems likely that Wilson is going to be available for Week 3, but there’s no guarantee of a significant role for that contest.

Jefferson was a limited participant in Wednesday’s walkthrough as well. Both developments bode positively for his Week 3 availability against the Texans. His official practice designation has yet to be released but fantasy managers should be encouraged by another LP. Ideally, Jefferson will fully participate tomorrow but even a setback-free day with limited participation would give him decent odds of suiting up.

That will make back-to-back weeks that Addison isn’t able to practice. Instead the 22-year-old will work on the rehab field as he recovers from the ankle injury that limited him in Week 1 and saw him miss Week 2. Jalen Nailor will be the second wideout — assuming Justin Jefferson (quad) plays, of course — if Addison misses Week 3, and it appears likely that will be the case.

Love was able to get in a limited session while wearing pads. When asked about Love’s status for Week 3, Packers HC Matt LaFleur told reporters that they would give Love “up until kickoff, 90 minutes.” In other words, Love is going to be a gametime decision. Malik Willis will get the start behind center against the Titans if the team decides to go cautious with Love

Hill missed Wednesday’s practice with a chest injury he suffered during Week 2 against the Cowboys, but the fact he was able to return to a session Thursday suggests there’s a good chance the hybrid player will be back on the field for Week 3 against the Eagles.

“I’m definitely gaining ground,” Wilson said. “I feel good.” He also noted that he was able to do more in practice than before as he tries to comeback from the calf injury that has sidelined him for the first two weeks. Wilson still seems unlikely to play Sunday, and it’s possible Justin Fields would get the nod even if Wilson was healthy.

Brown was listed as a DNP for Wednesday during the team’s walkthrough, and looks like he won’t be able to get a practice in a day later. The star wideout missed Monday’s game against the Falcons with his hamstring strain, and all signs point to the 27-year-old missing Week 3 against the Saints.