NFL Player News

Otton (personal) is inactive for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Packers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

As expected, the rookie tight end will not be available after missing practice all week. In his absence, fellow rookie Ko Kieft and veteran Kyle Rudolph, the latter garnering active status for the first time this season, will serve as complementary options behind top tight end Cameron Brate.

Knox has returned to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Knox briefly left in the second half due to heat-related issues, but he's since returned. The tight end has caught all three of his targets for 20 yards and will look to continue his strong play in the fourth quarter.

Lewis (groin) is active Sunday against the Buccaneers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Lewis logged limited practices Wednesday and Friday with a DNP on Thursday. The veteran tight end has yet to be targeted this season despite playing 38 and 47 percent of the offensive snaps in the first two weeks respectively.

Goedert (shin) has returned to Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Goedert caught three passes for 26 yards and a touchdown before leaving the contest briefly. He'll look to continue his strong play in the second half of Sunday's matchup.

Knox is questionable to return Sunday against the Dolphins due to heat-related issues.

Per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, it felt like 100 degrees right before kickoff and the heat has had a significant impact on the players. Isaiah McKenzie is also questionable to return due to the same issue.

Goedert (shin) is questionable to return Sunday against the Commanders, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Goedert caught three passes for 26 yards and a touchdown before suffering the injury. If he's unable to return, Jack Stoll and Grant Calcaterra would be candidates for increased roles.

Parham (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Jaguars.

Parham practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week, but the third-year-pro will have to wait another week to potentially make his season debut. In his absence, Tre' McKitty and Richard Rodgers will continue to see an increase in snaps. Parham will work to return in Week 4 against the Texans.

Mitchell (coach's decision) will be sidelined Sunday against Minnesota.

Mitchell will not suit up for the third consecutive week as the No. 4 tight end behind T.J. Hockenson, Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra. The rookie will look to work in practice next week to make his official NFL regular-season debut.

Brown (shoulder) is active Week 3 against the Bears.

After seeing five targets a week ago, Brown again has an opportunity to make a contribution to the passing game from the tight end position. Brevin Jordan (ankle) has been ruled out for the matchup, so the Texans did call up Jordan Akins from the practice squad to serve as a depth option.

Hurst (groin) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Hurst was listed as questionable after he practiced in a limited fashion Friday, but he's been cleared to take the field Week 3. The 29-year-old has caught 10 of 15 targets for 70 yards through the first two games of the year and should continue operating as Cincinnati's No. 1 tight end Sunday.