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Clowney (knee) did not practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans stated Clowney would practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. However, that wasn't the case. The 33-year-old has battled multiple injuries of late, but it didn't stop him from suiting up for Sunday's 36-31 loss to Buffalo in Week 1. Clowney will have another opportunity to practice Friday.

Meyers (thumb) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Meyers emerged from preseason Week 2 with a brace on his right hand, but the nature of the injury wasn't confirmed until the Jaguars posted their first injury report of the season last week. Since then, he's been listed as limited on all five of the team's practice reports with a thumb injury, but it didn't stop him from suiting up for this past Sunday's season-opening win against the Browns, when he hauled in both targets for 40 yards and one touchdown and recorded one carry for two yards on a 65 percent snap share. If Meyers follows last week's trajectory this week, he'll enter the weekend without a designation for Sunday's contest at Denver.

The Texans cut Gronowski from the practice squad Thursday.

Gronowski spent time on the Dolphins' practice squad this offseason but was signed to the Texans' practice squad after being waived. However, the signal-caller will now search for a new team in hopes of continuing his NFL career. Gronowski finished his collegiate career with Iowa in 2025, throwing for 1,741 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions off 166-for-262 passing in 13 games. He also had 130 carries for 545 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Thomas (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Thomas now has back-to-back capped sessions under his belt due to a shoulder injury to kick off Week 2 prep, which isn't unexpected after coach Liam Coen told Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com on Monday that the wide receiver would be limited in practice this week. Nevertheless, Thomas now has one more chance to get back to full Friday before the jaguars potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's game at Denver.

The Texans signed Oliver to the practice squad Thursday.

Oliver was recently cut from the Browns' practice squad, but he will continue his career with the Texans' practice squad. The 26-year-old has appeared in 13 regular-season games since 2024, all with the Titans, totaling seven catches for 103 yards.

The Browns signed Horn to the practice squad Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Horn was waived by the Panthers on Tuesday, so he will get another opportunity in Cleveland, albeit as a member of the practice squad. The 2025 No. 208 overall pick appeared in 14 regular-season games for Carolina since entering the league, amassing 11 catches (16 targets) for 108 yards and adding eight carries for 69 yards.

Burrow (back) was listed as a limited participant on Thursday's injury report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Burrow was limited for the second time in as many days, but he was able to throw passes and take part in positional drills during the portion of Thursday's session open to the media, which is more than he was able to do the day before. Burrow said Wednesday that he is planning to play in Week 2, and he seemingly remains on track to do so.

The Bills elevated Dortch from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus the Lions.

Dortch was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's 36-31 victory over the Texans. That trend will continue Thursday, with the 28-year-old suiting up for a potential high-scoring contest. The Bills' receiving corps is healthy in Week 2, so Dortch will presumably spend most of his time on special teams once again.

Murray (concussion) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Murray lasted only 11 offensive snaps before suffering a concussion during this past Sunday's 39-22 win against the Packers. It's generally a positive sign that he's been able to log some on-field activity in both Week 2 practices to date, but he likely will need to bump up to full participation Friday to give himself a chance to play Sunday in Chicago. If Murray isn't able to gain clearance from an independent neurologist ahead of that contest, Carson Wentz will direct the Vikings offense this weekend.

Collins (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report.

Collins injured his hamstring at Wednesday's practice, and although he was listed as limited on Houston's first practice report of the week, he was tagged as a 'DNP' a day later. He's believed to be dealing with a Grade 1 strain and reportedly is not facing an extended absence, but his availability for Week 2 will likely hinge on whether or not he can get any work in at Friday's session.