The Miami Heat’s inactive list ahead of their Week 8 matchup includes several notable players. Guard Josh Richardson, recently acquired by the Heat, is uncertain for the season opener due to a foot injury and has not practiced since sustaining it. Forward Haywood Highsmith is out with a knee issue and will be re-evaluated in early November, while guard R.J. Hampton is sidelined with flu-like symptoms. Meanwhile, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. participated in limited contact drills, showing progress but remains day-to-day as his injury is closely monitored【6†source】.