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Miller was a non-participant in Thursday's practice due to an illness, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

After being a healthy inactive Week 2 win over the Ravens while the Saints welcomed Alvin Kamara (knee) back from a one-game absence, Miller will now have to overcome an illness as he looks to re-enter the backfield mix Sunday versus the Raiders. Even if he makes a full recovery from the ailment, Miller may need No. 1 back Travis Etienne (hamstring) to sit out the Week 3 game in order to avoid another inactive status. Etienne has been limited in both of the Saints' practices this week, clouding his availability for Sunday.

Lloyd (calf) did not practice Thursday.

Lloyd sustained a calf injury in the 34-3 win over Atlanta in Week 2, though he still managed to tie for a game-high nine total tackles. The 27-year-old didn't seem overly concerned about his availability for Week 3 in Cleveland. However, if Lloyd isn't out there against the Browns, Jackson Kuwatch may replace him in the starting lineup.

Santos was a non-participant in Thursday's practice estimate due to a right hip injury.

Santos had a kick blocked in this past Sunday's weather-affected 9-3 loss to the Vikings, but he's otherwise been perfect through the first two weeks of the season, converting on field-goal tries of 40 and 50 yards and going 8-for-8 on extra-point attempts. The Bears don't have any kickers on their practice squad, and Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune notes that the team didn't bring in any kickers for workouts Thursday either, so the expectation is that Santos' hip injury is a minor concern that won't prevent him from playing Monday night against the Eagles.

Meyers (thumb) was a limited participant Thursday.

The Jaguars put a cap on Meyers' reps for the second day in a row, but head coach Liam Coen hasn't provided any indication that the wideout is at any real risk of sitting out Sunday's game against the Patriots while he continues to manage a right thumb injury that dates back to training camp. Meyers played through the thumb issue in the first two contests of the season, recording three catches for 68 yards and a touchdown on three targets.

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.