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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.

Stoll recorded one catch on two targets for 13 yards in Thursday's 29-17 win over the Texans.

Stoll managed his third catch of the season and maintained his typical role in the Eagles' offense by sticking on the field for 11 snaps. He'll remain overshadowed by the team's other talented skill-position players, and he'll work behind Dallas Goedert on the tight end depth chart.

Fant (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Arizona, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After opening the week with back-to-back limited sessions, Fant capped it with all activity Friday, setting him up to be out there Week 9. He'll continue to team with Will Dissly at tight end for the Seahawks, but due to an overreliance on top wideouts DK Metcalf (knee) and Tyler Lockett (hamstring/ribs), there aren't many targets that linger behind that duo. That said, No. 3 wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (groin) isn't playing Sunday, so Fant could be a bit more involved in Seattle's passing game than normal. Through eight games, Fant has reeled in 22 of 28 targets for 176 yards and one touchdown.

Wright (concussion protocol) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Wright increased his activity from none Wednesday to some Thursday before logging a full practice to end Week 9 prep. Still, he remains in the protocol for head injuries, likely only needing to meet with an independent neurologist in order to gain clearance to suit up. Whether or not that comes to pass remains to be seen, but if Wright is active Sunday, he'll team with rookie fifth-rounder James Mitchell at tight end for the Lions.

Smythe doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup in Chicago, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Smythe was limited at each practice during Week 9 prep due to a lingering hamstring issue, but he'll suit up for a third straight contest after sitting out Week 6 due to the same injury. While the backup tight end has been able to play the last two games, he hasn't seen a target across 57 offensive snaps after securing six of seven targets for 50 yards through his first five appearances.

Trautman (ankle) was a limited participant during Friday's practice.

Trautman, who's missed the past two games with an ankle injury, has logged back-to-back limited practices to start Week 9 prep. He'll have one more opportunity to log a full practice before the Saints need to make a decision on his status for Monday's matchup against the Ravens.

Parham (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Parham was diagnosed with a concussion following Week 6 that sidelined him Week 7, but the Chargers' Week 8 bye helped him clear the protocol for head injuries earlier this week. However, a hamstring injury cropped up Thursday that held him out of practice, and he now will miss a second game in a row due to a health concern. With Parham out, Tre' McKitty and Richard Rodgers will be the candidates to get work behind starting tight end Gerald Everett.