Hakeem Nicks injury: Giants welcome WR back to practice

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks returned to practice Thursday, participating in individual drills. The 24-year-old wide receiver last played in Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a game in which he registered 10 receptions for 199 yards and one touchdown.

Nicks was seen lined up for walk-throughs and fully participated in individual exercises, according to Jenny Vrentas of NewJersey.com. As of this time, his availability for Sunday's matchup with the San Francisco 49ers is unknown.

Nicks will reportedly try to practice again on Friday before any decision is made on his availability for Sunday. The Giants, of course, can use all the weapons they can muster against the excellent San Francisco defense.

Here is the complete Giants' injury report from Thursday:

Did Not Participate in Practice
DT Rocky Bernard (Quadriceps)
RB Andre Brown (Concussion)
S Kenny Phillips (Knee)

Limited Participation in Practice
TE Martellus Bennett (Knee)
LB Chase Blackburn (Hip)
T David Diehl (Knee)
WR Hakeem Nicks (Foot/Knee)
CB Corey Webster (Hand/Hamstring)