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Thornton is dealing with a hamstring issue, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.

Thornton left Tuesday's practice session on a cart, and now there's more clarification on what caused the early exit. Hamstring issues can be tricky for receivers, and the timing is unfortunate with the season less than a month away. Thornton's timeline will be set once the severity of the injury is determined. Cyrus Allen and Jalen Royals should get more opportunities in Thornton's absence.

Patterson was signed by the Browns on Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The undrafted free agent has found a new spot after being waived by the Jaguars earlier in training camp. Patterson is a unique wideout at 6-foot-5 who averaged 21.2 yards per catch in his final collegiate season at UT Permian Basin.

Waddle (leg) is in full pads for Tuesday's practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Things continue to be on the upswing for Waddle, who had been dealing with muscle tightness in his leg since early August. The prized offseason acquisition practiced Monday and is now going to work in full pads Tuesday. His status for Denver's upcoming preseason game against Green Bay on Friday is uncertain, but it's clear that Waddle is making progress toward being ready for the regular season.

Higgins needed help getting to his feet after he was shaken up during Tuesday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

On the plus side, the wideout walked off on his own power. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Higgins subsequently headed off the field to get checked out by team medical personnel. Afterward, coach DeMeco Ryans noted that he didn't have an immediate update on his status, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Consider Higgins day-to-day as Thursday's preseason contest against the Raiders approaches.

Thornton (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's practice on a cart, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.

The reason behind Thornton's exit has yet to be disclosed. He's been firmly in the mix for a top-three spot on the Kansas City wide receiver depth chart, but if Thornton is required to miss time, fifth-round rookie Cyrus Allen and 2025 fourth-round pick Jalen Royals would get increased opportunities to make an impression on the coaching staff.

Cracraft (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured List by the Commanders on Tuesday.

Washington placed both Cracraft and Jerome Ford to IR on Tuesday amid a flurry of roster moves. Cracraft played in two games for the Commanders at the end of the 2025 season and will now likely miss the 2026 campaign.

Noel (hamstring) was spotted in full pads and a red no-contact uniform for Tuesday's practice, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Noel's presence on the field comes as a surprise, after Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported Sunday that the wideout would likely be sidelined "a few weeks" due to a hamstring issue. Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins are locked in as the top two receivers on the depth chart, but Noel could secure the No. 3 role over the likes of Xavier Hutchinson and Tank Dell (knee) if he can quickly get healthy.

McMillan (knee) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against Kansas City, River Wells of BucsGameday reports.

McMilan returned to practice Tuesday after missing a week of action with a lingering knee issue, but per head coach Todd Bowles he will be eased back into action and will not suit up for Tampa Bay's second exhibition contest. In McMillan's absence, rookie Ted Hurst could continue to get extra reps with the first-team offense.

Moore (lower body) was a limited participant in his return to practice Tuesday, Alex Brasky of SI.com reports.

After sustaining an apparent lower-body injury during Saturday's preseason win over the Panthers, Moore was back on the field three days later in full pads, albeit with some restrictions in place. According to Brasky, Moore was mostly limited to individual work and didn't take part in team drills. While the Bills could monitor his workload carefully over the next few days and potentially hold him out of Saturday's exhibition versus the Browns, Moore's availability for the start of the regular season doesn't appear to be in any peril.

Horton didn't practice Monday, with coach Mike Macdonald saying the wideout is "working through some things" at the moment, Gregg Bell of the News Tribune reports.

Horton was a full participant during the first week of training camp, after having a metal rod put in his lower leg in February to stabilize the shin fracture that ended his rookie season. He didn't play in Seattle's preseason opener, however, and he's now absent from practice as the team begins preparing for its second exhibition. It's unclear if Horton's current problem is related to the offseason surgery.