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Waller (hamstring) is a true game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars, and the Raiders could take a cautious approach and hold him out, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Waller, who is officially listed as questionable, is reportedly closing in on a return after having been sidelined since Week 5 due to the hamstring injury. Rapoport notes that Las Vegas' primary concern is an aggravation for Waller if he returns to the field before being 100 percent healthy, so while the standout tight end's status will need to be monitored as Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff nears, fantasy managers may want to consider Foster Moreau as a potential pivot option.

Waller (hamstring), officially listed as questionable, is unlikely to play Sunday against the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Waller logged three limited practice sessions during the week but is still not fully healthy, according to Schefter. As a result, Waller is likely to miss his third consecutive game. In the two games that Waller has missed, Foster Moreau has racked up 14 targets and could be in line for a significant role once again against Jacksonville.

Yeboah was signed to the Jets' active roster Saturday.

Yeboah has spent the majority of the season on the practice squad but had been elevated for three previous games. He'll now join the active roster and is likely to contribute primarily on special teams.

Hockenson will be a "key part" of the Vikings' offense Sunday against the Commanders, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Hockenson was traded to Minnesota on Tuesday, but he worked extra hours to get caught up on the team's game plan while preparing on a short week. Hockenson will almost certainly make his Minnesota debut Sunday, but it remains unclear exactly how much he will play. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Johnny Mundt take on a larger role as a receiver in Week 9 in the absence of Irv Smith (ankle).

Muse was elevated from the Vikings' practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.

Muse will be elevated for the second time this season, the first of which came in Week 5. He played only two snaps and will have a minimal role on offense behind T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt.

Sullivan (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Sullivan was unable to practice all week due to illness and will be inactive for the third time this season. His absence isn't likely to have a major effect on the offense, as he has only three targets and two catches in six games on the campaign.

Trautman (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's contest against the Ravens, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Trautman missed the previous two games with a troublesome ankle, but the 25-year-old is good to go for Monday. It's possible the Saints could rely on their tight end squadron a bit more with Michael Thomas (toe) done for the season, meaning Trautman, Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill may see significant playing time.

Andrews (shoulder/ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's contest against the Saints, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

While the Ravens went short of ruling out the stud tight end, Andrews failed to practice all week, which tends to indicate a player won't be active. If Andrews is ultimately ruled out, expect a plethora of opportunities for rookie tight end Isaiah Likely, especially in the event Demarcus Robinson (groin, questionable) is also unable to play.

Parham (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

The 2022 campaign is quickly shaping up to be a lost season for Parham. The behemoth of a tight end missed the first four games of the regular season due to a hamstring injury and finally was activated in Week 5, only to suffer a concussion the following week. While the veteran managed to clear concussion protocol Thursday, it appears as if Parham once again will be forced to miss a large duration of time thanks to a hamstring issue. He'll be eligible to play in four weeks.

Andrews (shoulder/ankle) did not practice Saturday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

It's not boding well for the Pro Bowl tight end to suit up for Monday's contest, but the Ravens will likely clarify that distinction via Saturday's final injury report. If Andrews misses Week 9, Isaiah Likely would likely operate as one of the team's top targets with Rashod Bateman (foot) done for the season and Demarcus Robinson (groin) unable to practice each of the past two days.