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Taylor (ankle) logged a full practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor seems more likely to play than not based on his positive trend in practice participation, as he didn't practice Wednesday before being limited Thursday and upgrading to all activity Friday. The rookie second-round pick already sits atop the depth chart at tight end, but if Taylor's limited or unavailable Sunday, the Jets would lean more heavily on some combination of Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt and Jelani Woods.

Nwangwu (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Nwangwu exited the Jets' season opener due to a hamstring injury and wasn't able to practice in any capacity leading up to the team's Week 2 home game against the Bills. With Nwangwu sidelined and Xavier Gipson having been waived earlier in the week, Arian Smith and the recently signed Isaiah Williams are the top candidates to return kickoffs Sunday.

Reynolds (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Reynolds didn't practice Thursday or Friday due to his hamstring injury. His absence will open up playing time at wide receiver for Tyler Johnson, Arian Smith and Allen Lazard behind Garrett Wilson.

Joseph (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Joseph was added to the injury report Friday, getting in a limited practice. Late-week additions to the injury report are rarely good news, but perhaps it's something Joseph can get over in time to play Sunday. Thomas Harper and Daniel Thomas are the Lions' reserve safeties.

Ekwonu (appendectomy) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.

The 2022 first-round pick from NC State was able to practice in a limited fashion all week for the first time since undergoing an emergency appendectomy in late August, which is a good sign for his potential availability Sunday. However, if Ekwonu isn't ready for in-game action just yet, Yosh Nijman will likely get the start at left tackle.

Jennings (shoulder) returned to practice Friday, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

He may have limitations but at least was participating during the media-access portion of practice. Jennings didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, following an early exit from the Week 1 win over Seattle due to a left shoulder injury. If he's able to play Week 2, he'll catch passes from backup quarterback Mac Jones this Sunday in New Orleans.

Vaki (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Vaki missed Week 1 with the injury. The Lions' RB4, Vaki doesn't have much of a gameday role behind Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Craig Reynolds in Detroit.

Shipley (oblique) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Kansas City, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Shipley wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week due to the oblique injury that forced him out just before halftime of last Thursday's win against the Cowboys. With an absence now on tap for Shipley, AJ Dillon and Tank Bigsby will be the options to spell top RB Saquon Barkley this weekend, while Audric Estime is a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad.

Renfrow (ribs) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Renfrow upgraded to full participation in Friday's practice after opening the week with a pair of limited sessions. The veteran slot receiver was understandably sore after his first regular-season NFL action since the 2023 campaign in Carolina's Week 1 loss to the Jaguars. Renfrow had two catches for 11 yards on six targets in the season opener.

Jones (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.

The first-year Panther opened the team's week of practice with consecutive limited sessions due to an ankle injury. However, he upgraded to full participation Friday, suggesting he's moved past the issue. Jones played 60 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps in Week 1, recording just one total tackle. He's expected to continue starting as one of Carolina's top edge rushers as the season progresses.