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Kroft (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Chiefs.

Kroft hasn't played since Week 2, but he was previously dealing with a knee injury. However, the veteran tight end was able to log full practices this week. Charlie Woerner and Ross Dwelley will continue to backup George Kittle.

Njoku was forced out of Sunday's game against the Ravens with an ankle injury, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Prior to his exit from the contest, Njoku caught all seven of his targets for 71 yards. In his absence Sunday, Harrison Bryant and Pharaoh Brown are candidates to see added snaps. Njoku will look to bounce back from his ankle issue in time for Cleveland's Oct. 31 contest against the Bengals.

Bellinger (eye) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Bellinger had to be carted to the locker room and was seen with blood on the front of his jersey after he appeared to be poked in the eye late in the first half. According to Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports, the 22-year-old was also taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation, which should provide more clarity on the exact nature of this injury. Bellinger's next opportunity to play will come against the Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Turner won't return to Sunday's game versus Green Bay after suffering a concussion, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Turner had to be escorted to the locker room after hitting his head on the field while trying to make a catch late in the second quarter. Washington entered the contest already down starting tight end Logan Thomas (calf), so John Bates and Armani Rogers should handle the position for the rest of the game.

Jordan (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 7 clash against the Raiders, Drew Dougherty of the team's official site reports.

The second-year tight end will therefore be active for the first time since Week 2 after finally overcoming his ankle issue. His return will make the Texans' tight end picture even murkier, as O.J. Howard and Jordan Akins remain on hand as well for snaps at the position.

Bellinger (undisclosed) was carted to the locker room during Sunday's game in Jacksonville, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

At the end of a 13-yard catch late in the second quarter, Bellinger appeared to get poked in the eye by a Jaguars defender. The nature of his injury is unclear, but he was spotted with blood on the front of his jersey as he was taken off the field, per Mark Long of the Associated Press.

Firkser (coach's decision) won't be active for Sunday's clash in Cincinnati, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Firkser will stay on the sidelines for the second straight week after playing in each of Atlanta's first five games. With four healthy tight ends currently ahead of him, it's uncertain when the veteran will next take the field.

Bates (hamstring) is active Week 7 against Green Bay.

The Commanders were without both Bates and Logan Thomas (calf) last week against Chicago, and while Thomas remains inactive, Bates will be back in action. The last time Thomas was out and Bates was active -- Week 5 against Tennessee -- Bates led the position group with a 58.6 percent snap share, though he was targeted only three times in that contest.

Andrews (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

The tight end didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but returned to a limited session Friday, and, barring any in-game setbacks, Andrews is in line to continue to be a key receiving option for QB Lamar Jackson versus Cleveland. Six games into the 2022 season, Andrews has recorded a fantasy-friendly 39/455/5 receiving line on a team-high 57 targets.

Andrews (knee), currently listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Andrews failed to practice Wednesday or Thursday but returned to log a limited session Friday. That provided some optimism that he'd be ready to take the field Sunday, and Schefter's report backs that notion. Andrews has been excellent all season, as he's surpassed 80 receiving yards in four of six games and has five touchdowns.