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Hardman (heel) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Hardman managed the heel issue heading into last week's loss to the Colts, but he didn't carry a designation into the game and played 43 of the Chiefs' 63 snaps on offense. The wideout's potential return to practice Thursday would likely indicate that his absence from Wednesday's session was maintenance-related.

Harty (foot) was limited at the Saints' practice Wednesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Harty is still nursing a foot injury heading into Week 4, operating as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice. With Michael Thomas (toe), Jarvis Landry (foot) and Tre'Quan Smith (concussion) also banged up, the Saints could be short-handed at wide receiver Sunday.

Smith (concussion) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Smith suffered a concussion in the Week 3 loss to the Panthers, but his ability to practice in limited fashion Wednesday implies that he's made at least some progress through the five-step protocol. He'll still have to upgrade to full activity and gain clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance at playing Sunday against the Vikings. If Smith is ready to go, he could step into a prominent role while the statuses of fellow wideouts Michael Thomas (toe) and Jarvis Landry (foot) are uncertain.

Roberson was signed to the Bears' practice squad Wednesday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun Times reports.

Roberson was cut from the Titans' practice squad Sept. 2, but he's found another opportunity in Chicago. The rookie has yet to make his NFL debut after catching 51 passes for 625 yards and six touchdowns in his final season with SMU in 2021.

Kirkwood signed with the Saints' practice squad Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Kirkwood will return to the Saints organization, where he appeared in nine games between 2018 and 2019, joining their practice unit. With Michael Thomas (toe), Jarvis Landry (foot) and Tre'Quan Smith (concussion) all banged up, it's possible that Kirkwood could be elevated to the active roster for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings in London.

Thomas (toe) wasn't spotted on the field during the early portion of Wednesday's practice, Stacey Dales of NFL Network reports.

Thomas and quarterback Jameis Winston (back/ankle) both appear to be sitting out New Orleans' first practice session in London. Both offensive playmakers will have two more chances to increase their participation levels before Sunday's game against Minnesota. Thomas is believed to have avoided a long-term injury, but his status for the Week 4 matchup remains unclear.

Tolbert caught one of two targets for four yards in Monday's 23-16 win over the Giants.

Tolbert played on 36 percent of the Cowboys' offensive snaps in his pro debut, but he was only able to reel in one of his two targets in the contest. The rookie was an afterthought in the offense, as teammates CeeDee Lamb and Noah Brown soaked up the majority of the wide receiver targets from quarterback Cooper Rush. Tolbert will have to wait to prove himself on the field, but the imminent return of Michael Gallup (knee) and Dalton Schultz (knee) will likely make it difficult for the 23-year-old wideout to see any significant playing time. Tolbert will likely remain far off the fantasy radar when the Cowboys host the Commanders in Week 4.

Isabella gathered in one of two targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Rams.

Isabella came out of the season opener with a back injury that sidelined him Week 2. He managed full practices during Week 3 prep and was able to log 39 percent of the offensive snaps in a receiving corps that was without DeAndre Hopkins (suspension), Antoine Wesley (hip, IR) and Rondale Moore (hamstring), while A.J. Green (knee) made an early departure Sunday. There's a chance Moore and Green are available this Sunday at Carolina, but if not, Isabella again could factor into the Cardinals' passing game behind Marquise Brown, Zach Ertz and Greg Dortch.

Wilson (ribs/toe) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Wilson has been dealing with a toe injury since Week 1, but he also injured his ribs in Week 2 against the Ravens. Despite being a limited participant in practice last week, Wilson still suited up for Sunday's victory over the Bills. However, he played a season-low five snaps and failed to see a single target. With it being a short week and the Dolphins playing Thursday against the Bengals, his status is worth monitoring for single-game DFS contests, especially after Jaylen Waddle (groin) also showed up on this week's injury.

Higgins (toe) was a full participant at Tuesday's practice ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Dolphins, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Higgins popped up on the Bengals' injury report with a toe issue during Monday's walkthrough, but that now does not seem to be an issue of concern. Barring any setbacks, the 23-year-old looks on track take on his usual workload against Miami.