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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.

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.

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.

Olave (hamstring) departed Thursday's practice early as a precaution, but it isn't expected to impact his ability to play, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Olave showed up on the Saints' second Week 2 practice report Thursday with a hamstring injury, which may stem from the cramping that he dealt with Week 1 during a 10-182-0 performance on 13 targets at Detroit. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game in Baltimore, but his status may not be entirely confirmed until about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Flowers (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant for Thursday's practice.

Flowers has missed the Ravens' first two practices ahead of Sunday's game versus the Saints. He caught five of six targets for 150 yards and a touchdown prior to exiting the Week 1 win over the Colts due to a hamstring injury, which has prevented Flowers from practicing in the lead-up to Week 2. Baltimore's top wide receiver will aim to practice Friday to give himself a chance to play come Sunday.

Cooper (ankle) didn't practice Thursday after also missing Wednesdays practice.

Cooper's inability to practice is no surprise considering he's expected to miss multiple weeks due to an ankle sprain he sustained in the Jets' Week 1 win over the Titans. Prior to getting hurt in the first quarter of his NFL debut, the rookie first-round pick had a 30-yard catch and run. Expect Cooper to be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers when the Jets release game statuses Friday.

Olave was limited at Thursday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports..

In the midst of a 10-catch, 182-yard performance on 13 targets during this past Sunday's overtime loss at Detroit, Olave hit the sidelines a few times but never was deemed questionable to return. Afterward, he relayed to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com that he dealt with some calf cramping during the contest, but a few days later, he's now come down with a hamstring issue. As a result, Olave's listing, or lack thereof, on Friday's practice report will be of keen interest ahead of Sunday's game in Baltimore.

Chase said Thursday that his knee feels great, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Chase sustained a knee injury in practice Aug. 25 but hasn't seemed bothered by it recently, as he suited up for the Week 1 win over the Buccaneers and has been practicing without limitations ahead of Sunday's road matchup with Houston. The star wide receiver had a disappointing 12 receiving yards against the Buccaneers, but starting slow has become the norm for Chase, who had 39, 62 and 26 receiving yards in the preceding three season openers. He bounced back from his 26-yard Week 1 showing in 2025 with 165 yards and a touchdown in Week 2.

McConkey (rib) is working off to the side with a trainer at Thursday's practice, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

McConkey doesn't appear ready to take any contact yet after absorbing a big hit on an attempted catch over the middle in this past Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, which forced him out of the game. If McConkey isn't ready to play Sunday against the Raiders, Brenen Thompson, Derius Davis and Gary Jennings could take on larger roles alongside Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris.