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Taylor (thumb) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

After sitting out both of the Jets' first two Week 3 practices, Taylor appears to be trending toward sitting out Sunday's game in Detroit. Taylor's likely absence this weekend would clear the way for rookie first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq to take on increased reps as the Jets' clear No. 1 option at tight end.

The Chargers signed Jennings to the practice squad Thursday.

Jennings was recently cut by the Chargers but will now find his way back, albeit as a member of the practice squad. It's unknown if the 29-year-old will see some regular-season snaps for Los Angeles moving forward, though it may take an injury or two for that to happen. Even then, Jennings isn't expected to have much of a role on offense. In a corresponding move, the Bolts released long snapper Spencer Triplett from the practice squad.

Dulin (ankle) did not practice Thursday.

Dulin didn't suit up for the 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs in Week 2 due to an ankle injury. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, so he's currently not trending favorably toward a return for Sunday's meeting against Houston. If Dulin can't play in Week 3, Seth McGowan could see more return duties on special teams. That would also apply to Anthony Gould, assuming he gets elevated off the practice squad once again. There's also a chance both players could see additional action on the receiving end, considering Alec Pierce is battling a heel issue, jeopardizing his availability versus the Texans.

Barkley (shoulder) said Thursday that his MRI "went well" when asked about his chances of playing in Monday's game at Chicago, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Barkley departed after the Eagles' first offensive snap this past Sunday at Tennessee and was diagnosed with a stinger, but he returned after halftime and finished Week 2 with four carries for nine yards and one catch (on two targets) for 11 yards. Because the Eagles play the Bears on Monday Night Football in Week 3, Philadelphia didn't hold practice until Thursday this week, and Barkley was seen wearing a protective device on his shoulder and neck area during the open portion of that session, per Zach Berman of The Athletic. Barkley's activity level will become known once the team posts its first injury report of the week.

Harper (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

This will mark the second consecutive practice Harper has missed this week, so things aren't looking too promising ahead of the Week 3 meeting with the Jets. The 25-year-old appeared in both of Detroit's games this season, amassing five total tackles and two passes defended.

The Dolphins signed Henning to the practice squad Thursday.

Henning was waived by Miami on Aug. 31 but will now find himself back on the practice squad. While he is not on the active roster currently, that may change ahead of the Week 3 meeting with the Chiefs if Caleb Douglas (ankle), Ryan Miller (hip) and/or Chris Bell (knee) aren't available.

Bowers (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Though Bowers has remained listed as limited in three consecutive practices dating back to last Friday, it's generally a positive sign for his chances of being available to make his season debut this Sunday in New Orleans. Before deciding whether Bowers carries a designation into the weekend, the Raiders will see if he's able to potentially upgrade to full activity in Friday's session. If he ends up being cleared to suit up Sunday, Bowers could still have his snap count managed to some degree as he works to regain full conditioning coming off a meniscus trim of his left knee, which he underwent Sept. 8.

Emmanwori (ankle) will have a "significantly higher" workload in Week 3, Brady Henderson of ESPN reports.

Emmanwori made his 2026 campaign debut in the 31-7 win over Arizona in Week 2 after missing the opener while still working his way back from July ankle surgery, finishing with one solo tackle in nine defensive snaps. Although head coach Mike Macdonald didn't reveal exactly how much Emmanwori will play in Week 3 versus Washington, he stated that the nickel corner would "be out there a good bit."

Moore (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

Moore kicked off Week 3 prep Wednesday as a limited participant, but it's unclear if his lack of activity a day later was the result of a setback or more of a pre-planned maintenance day while he tends to an AC joint sprain in his shoulder. In any case, what Moore is able to do during the Bills' final practice of the week Friday will ultimately determine whether he takes a designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Jones (knee) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Jones opened Week 3 prep with no practice reps Wednesday due to a knee injury, but his ability to mix into some drills one day later is a positive step as the Vikings prepare for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not he has a designation ahead of that matchup.