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Njoku (ankle) isn't practicing Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Njoku nor the Browns have officially ruled the tight end out from playing Monday against the Bengals, but he doesn't seem to have a realistic shot at suiting up while he recovers from the left high-ankle sprain he sustained in a Week 7 loss to the Ravens. Assuming Njoku is formally ruled out for Week 8 when Cleveland releases its final injury report Saturday, Harrison Bryant would be in line to handle the bulk of the reps at tight end Monday night.

Turner (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Turner suffered the concussion against the Packers in Week 7 and was unable to practice during Week 8 prep, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out. Starting tight end Logan Thomas (calf) is listed as questionable and could potentially return from a three-game absence, but if Thomas remains sidelined, Armani Rogers and John Bates would be in line for increased roles once again.

Brown (concussion/neck) wasn't spotted at Friday's practice, Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Cleveland's injury report won't come out until Saturday since the Browns will play Monday in Week 8, but back-to-back absences from practice don't bode well for Brown's chances of suiting up. He'll still need to pass the NFL's concussion protocol before being cleared to play. With David Njoku (ankle) in line to be out, Harrison Bryant is the only healthy tight end on Cleveland's roster at the moment.

Bellinger underwent successful surgery Friday to address damage to his septum as well as fractures on the lower window of his left eye socket, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Surgery was ordered up for the rookie tight end after he suffered the injury when he was poked in the eye during the Giants' Week 7 win over the Jaguars. According to Fowler, Bellinger believes he'll be able to return to the field in 2-to-6 weeks, but prior reports have suggested a 4-to-6-week timeline may be more realistic. At least for the upcoming week, the Giants will likely turn to Chris Myarick and Tanner Hudson to handle reps at tight end, but neither player profiles as a reliable fantasy option.

Thomas (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Thomas is at least headed in the right direction after not playing or practicing the previous three weeks. This is the first time since injuring his calf that he's been listed as anything other than 'out' on the final injury report, potentially setting up a game-time decision ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. With fellow tight end Cole Turner (concussion) already ruled out, the Commanders will be left with John Bates and Armani Rogers if Thomas can't play.

Likely brought in six of seven targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 27-22 win over the Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Mark Andrews exited the game early with a shoulder injury, and Likely took advantage to produce a co-team-high reception tally, a team-leading yardage total and his first NFL touchdown on a 10-yard go-ahead scoring grab at the end of the third quarter. Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports Andrews' shoulder injury is considered minor, but perhaps Likely's production with the extra opportunity can earn him a bump in targets beginning with a Week 9 road matchup versus the Saints on Monday night, Nov. 7.

The shoulder injury that Andrews suffered in Thursday's 27-22 win over Tampa Bay is minor, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Andrews entered the game with a nagging knee issue, but he was ultimately forced out after suffering a shoulder injury early in the second quarter. The exact diagnosis remains unclear, but the Ravens will have nine days off prior to their Week 9 matchup against the Saints, so there's a chance he misses no additional time. Andrews managed three receptions for 33 yards prior to his exit from Thursday's contest.

Andrews has been downgraded to out after suffering a shoulder injury in Thursday's game against the Buccaneers.

Andrews suffered the injury early in the second quarter and was spotted in the medical tent prior to walking into the locker room. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but he'll be forced to miss the second half of Thursday's game after recording three receptions for 33 yards early on. Isaiah Likely has taken over as the team's pass-catching tight end since Andrews has been sidelined.

Andrews is questionable to return to Thursday's matchup against Tampa Bay after suffering an apparent shoulder injury, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Andrews didn't practice throughout the week due to a knee issue, though he apparently suffered a new injury early in the second quarter of Thursday's game. There's no word as to the severity of the issue, though Andrews was spotted inside the medical tent prior to walking to the locker room. He recorded three receptions for 33 yards prior to his exit. So long as Andrews is sidelined, Isaiah Likely and Josh Oliver are projected to step into more substantial roles.

Andrews (knee) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Buccaneers.

Andrews, who was listed as a non-participant at practice Monday through Wednesday, was able to play through his knee issue in this past Sunday's win over the Browns en route to logging 56 of a possible 64 snaps on offense, while not hauling in either of his two targets in the contest. He'll tough it out again Thursday, and barring any in-game setbacks or limitations, the Ravens' top tight end will have a chance to bounce back from his quiet Week 7 effort. Overall, Andrews has recorded a 39-455-5 line on 59 targets through seven outings to date.