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Waddle (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Waddle has now logged back-to-back limited practices due to a shoulder injury seemingly sustained during Miami's blowout loss to the Colts in Week 1, in which he hauled in four of five targets for 30 yards while playing just 65 percent of offensive snaps. Friday's practice will be his final chance to upgrade to 'full' reps before Sunday's divisional matchup against the Patriots. More snaps and routes will go the way of Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine if Waddle is limited or sidelined Week 2.

Alexander (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Alexander was limited Wednesday due to a lingering knee injury but practiced without limitations Thursday. The veteran cornerback's injury will likely continue to cut into his practice reps at times, but it doesn't seem to be threatening his availability for games. Alexander will likely continue to play a rotational cornerback role in Week 2 against the Browns.

Johnson (foot) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

After having a cap on his reps at Wednesday's walkthrough, Johnson maintained that activity level one day later as he continues his recovery from a foot injury. Friday's practice report will reveal whether the Bears give him a chance to make his season debut Sunday at Detroit or otherwise rule him out for a second consecutive contest. Whenever he's healthy enough to suit up, he'll be in the mix for RB reps along with rookie seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai behind starter D'Andre Swift.

Gipson was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Gipson won't have to move after being claimed by the Jets' MetLife Stadium roommates the day after being waived by New York's AFC team. His costly fumble on a kickoff return in Week 1 proved to be the end of the line for Gipson with the Jets, but he has shown some explosiveness in the return game when he holds onto the ball, so the Giants could utilize the 5-foot-9 wide receiver on special teams.

Jennings (shoulder) was spotted working off to the side with a trainer during Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jennings looks set to go down as a non-participant for the 49ers' second practice in a row, making his activity in Friday's session critical when it comes to determining his availability for Sunday's game against the Saints. If Jennings is able to play through the injury to his left shoulder this weekend, he'll be on the receiving end of targets from a new quarterback in Mac Jones, who is on track to start Sunday with Brock Purdy (toe/shoulder) likely to be out for the next 2-to-5 weeks.

Reynolds (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

This is a new injury for Reynolds, who played 97 percent of snaps on offense in Week 1 against the Steelers and wasn't on Wednesday's injury report. If Reynolds is unable to play Sunday against the Steelers, that could pave the way for Allen Lazard to make his season debut.

Mooney (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Mooney now has strung together three straight capped sessions going back to Week 1 prep as he closes in on his recovery from the shoulder issue that has bothered him since late July. Both he and No. 1 WR Drake London (shoulder) have been limited so far this week, so Friday's practice will be key for them to avoid designations in advance of Sunday's game in Minnesota.

Taylor (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor sprained his ankle in training camp and is dealing with an injury to the same ankle in the aftermath of a loss to the Steelers in his regular-season NFL debut. The rookie second-round pick was unable to practice Wednesday, so Thursday's limited showing is a step in the right direction. If Taylor sees a reduced workload after playing on 87 percent of offensive snaps Week 1, or sits out entirely, Sunday against the Bills, more opportunities could be available for Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt or Jelani Woods.

Berrios (hamstring) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Berrios' hamstring injury prevented him from suiting up Week 1 against the Rams, and he remains absent from practice heading into Monday's game against the Buccaneers. With Christian Kirk (hamstring) also still not practicing Thursday, the Texans' wide receiver corps could again be notably depleted Week 2.

Oluokun (illness) did not practice Thursday.

Oluokun played all 61 of Jacksonville's defensive snaps Week 1, recording 10 total tackles (six solo) and one interception in the team's 26-10 win over the Panthers, but an illness now means his status will need to be monitored for Week 2. Friday's practice report will officially reveal whether the standout tackler carries an injury designation for Sunday's road matchup against the Bengals.