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Hockenson was a limited practice participant Wednesday with a hip injury.

The injury is likely a minor one, given that Hockenson managed a limited practice after playing 89 percent of Detroit's snaps on offense in a Week 2 win over Washington. He's seen 14 targets through two weeks while handling an every-down role, but with only seven catches for 64 yards, Hockenson is still looking for his first productive day as a pass catcher ahead of Sunday's road game against the Vikings.

Hopkins received a three-game suspension Wednesday for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Despite being active for both of the Rams' games this season, he's been blanked in the box score while earning eight snaps on offense and six more on special teams. His next chance to take the field won't come until Oct. 16 against the Panthers. In the meantime, Tyler Higbee will continue to dominate reps at tight end for the Rams, while Roger Carter and Jared Pinkney are candidates to be elevated from the practice squad.

Likely was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a groin injury, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Likely caught four of five targets for 43 yards in a 42-38 loss to the Dolphins this past Sunday, making the most of his 17 snaps after finishing without a catch on four targets Week 1. He didn't leave the Week 2 loss early, and his ability to practice at all Wednesday suggests the groin injury isn't serious. Likely isn't getting enough playing time to trust in fantasy, but he holds an interesting role in Baltimore's offense, functioning more like a No. 3 receiver than a No. 2 tight end.

Hill was limited at practice Wednesday due to a rib injury.

Hill has stuck to a gadget role through the first two contests of this season, hauling in his only target for two yards while taking seven carries for 95 yards and one touchdown. His snap count on offense dropped from 15 to six from Weeks 1 to 2, and he's now dealing with an injury. As a result, Hill's activity level bears watching as the weekend draws closer.

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Tuesday that Parham (hamstring) is considered day-to-day, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Parham has yet to suit up this season due to a lingering left hamstring injury. In his absence, Tre' McKitty has operated as the No. 2 tight end behind Gerald Everett, who's caught nine of 14 targets for 125 yards and a touchdown over the first two games of the season.

Jordan (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Jordan still has two more opportunities to take the practice field prior to Sunday's game against the Bears, but if he's out this weekend, Pharaoh Brown and O.J. Howard will likely split work at tight end.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle (groin) will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Kittle capped Week 2 prep with a limited showing on the field, after which Shanahan said the tight end looked "awesome," per David Lombardi of The Athletic. Still, the 49ers opted to keep Kittle sidelined for a second consecutive game to start the campaign with the hope he'll be healthier for Week 3. He'll have two more chances to bump up to a full session Thursday and/or Friday before the team potentially clears him for his season debut Sunday in Denver.

Hurst was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a groin injury, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

In the Bengals' Week 2 loss to the Cowboys, Hurst was on the field for 57 of 70 snaps on offense and caught five of his seven targets for 24 yards. With a limited showing Wednesday, the tight end's status is now worth monitoring as Sunday's game against the Jets approaches. With Drew Sample out with a knee injury, Mitchell Wilcox and Devin Asiasi are next up for reps at tight end behind Hurst.

Asiasi (quadriceps) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Asiasi has yet to play this season due to a lingering quadriceps issue, but he appears healthy ahead of Week 3. The Bengals are likely to place Drew Sample (knee) on injured reserve soon after news dropped that he'll miss a couple months, so Asiasi figures to compete with Mitchell Wilcox for the primary backup spot behind Hayden Hurst.

Knox was held out of Wednesday's practice with a foot injury, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Knox didn't appear to be limited in a 41-7 win over the Titans on Monday, finishing with five targets and a 69 percent snap share in a game where he and other starters were pulled in the fourth quarter. However, he was seen at one point visiting with trainers while the Buffalo defense was on the field. He'll have two more chances to practice before a Week 3 contest in Miami, with Tommy Sweeney and Quintin Morris the options to fill in as Buffalo's starting tight end if Knox doesn't end up playing.