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Little started seven games and played in all 17 for Miami last year as their tackle depth was tested. He’s done little in the first four years of his career since being drafted in the second round by the Panthers. He’ll be a depth option for the Texans behind Laremy Tunsil and Tytus Howard.

Garrett was a surprise DNP for Thursday with a foot injury, but it sounds like this was more precautionary than anything else. Those who roster Garrett in IDP leagues might want to check on the 28-year-old’s status for Friday’s practice ahead of Week 2 against the Jaguars, but this does not appear to be a long-term injury.

Vele missed his second consecutive practice while dealing with his rib injury, and seems to be on the wrong side of being able to play Sunday against the Steelers. Josh Reynolds was also limited with an Achilles injury, so arguably the league’s worst receiving unit could be in a lot of trouble for a game against a tough Pittsburgh defense. On the bright side, Garret Bolles (ankle) was able to get in a limited practice Thursday, and he’s expected to be able to play in Week 2.

Wilson gets the full go after being limited Wednesday and missing Week 1 against the Falcons with his ankle issue. The 2024 third-round selection has a good chance of making his season debut against the Broncos on Sunday, but doesn’t seem like a good option for fantasy players for that contest if he does go.

Hopkins compared the injury to a sprained ankle. It had been reported earlier that the wideout had been dealing with a tear in his knee, but Hopkins was quick to shut that down. Regardless, Hopkins is not on the injury report for Sunday’s game against the Jets, but fantasy managers will have to be prepared for some potential maintenance for the 32-year-old during the 2024 campaign.

Pierce wasn’t on the injury report Wednesday, so it’s a new knock for the 24-year-old runner. Pierce ran three time for 16 yards as the clear backup to Joe Mixon during Sunday’s contest, and he’ll have that role again if he’s able to play Sunday against the Bears. If not, it’d be Cam Aker as the backup tailback.

The “limited” tag means Collins should be in no danger of sitting Sunday evening. As we recede further from the “COVID years,” sitting with illness has again become nearly nonexistent in the NFL. Collins will likely be removed from the injury report altogether on Friday.

Tremble has been limited in back-to-back practices for the Panthers. The 24-year-old missed Week 1 with his issues, but he has a good chance of making his season debut against the Chargers in Week 2. Jadeveon Clowney was also limited for the Panthers on Thursday with his ankle issue, and punter Johnny Hekker with a back injury.

There was some optimism that Ferguson could get into Thursday’s session, but the tight end was not one of the participants for the affair. The tight end will likely need to get in at last a limited practice Friday if he’s going to play in Week 2 against the Saints, but all signs point to Luke Schoonmaker being the started at tight end for that contest.

McCaffrey is getting a second consecutive practice, although fantasy managers will want to see the designation of whether he’s limited in the session or not. The 28-year-old was a surprise scratch for Monday night football, and there’s a good chance he’ll miss Week 2 against the Vikings as well, despite getting in back-to-back practice sessions.

Allen suited up for Week 1 after logging two limited participant designations before practicing in full on Friday. His inability to practice thus far bodes poorly for his Week 2 availability. Coaches occasionally allow talented veterans to rest throughout the week while managing an injury rather than risking a setback, though even limited participation on Friday would be a positive sign. Fantasy managers should make contingency plans, just to be safe.