NFL Player News
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Daniel Bellinger TE | NYG
Giants' Daniel Bellinger: Limited again Thursday
Bellinger (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Bellinger has logged back-to-back limited practice sessions to kick off Week 11 prep, so unless he's able to upgrade to full reps Friday, he'll be at risk of carrying an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers. If Bellinger isn't able to suit up versus Green Bay, Theo Johnson will figure to benefit from a slight increase in target share as Jameis Winston makes his first start at quarterback for New York.
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Sam LaPorta TE | DET
Lions' Sam LaPorta: Still not practicing
LaPorta (back) didn't practice Thursday.
LaPorta has yet to mix into any drills this week due to a back injury, leaving him just one more chance to do so Friday before the Lions potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's game at Philadelphia. Fellow TE Brock Wright (ankle) upgraded from no activity Wednesday to limited Thursday, while Ross Dwelley, the only other player at the position on the active roster, has avoided the Lions' Week 11 injury report entirely.
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Cole Kmet TE | CHI
Bears' Cole Kmet: Returns to full participation
Kmet (back) returned to full practice participation Thursday.
Kmet upgraded to full participation Thursday after being limited by a back injury Wednesday, putting him on track to suit up Sunday against the Vikings. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland has overtaken Kmet as the primary option at tight end in Chicago's passing game.
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Dalton Kincaid TE | BUF
Bills' Dalton Kincaid: Not seen at practice Thursday
Kincaid (hamstring) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
With back-to-back 'DNPs' looming, Kincaid's status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers looks cloudy at this stage. If Kincaid ends up ruled out for the contest come Friday, fellow tight ends Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes would be on track to see added snaps and targets this weekend.
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Dalton Schultz TE | HOU
Texans' Dalton Schultz: Still not practicing
Schultz (shoulder) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Schultz didn't practice Wednesday, so the tight end's status will need to be monitored ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. Back in Week 9, when Schultz was managing knee and shoulder issues, he was held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday before returning to a full session Friday. Though not a lock to occur, a similar scenario unfolding this time around remains plausible.
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Julian Hill TE | MIA
Dolphins' Julian Hill: Another limited practice
Hill (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Hill has now logged five straight limited practices, so he'll presumably need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid a Week 11 injury designation. If Hill remains out or is limited at all Sunday against the Commanders, Greg Dulcich and Hayden Rucci would once again be line to see added TE snaps for the Dolphins.
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Ben Sinnott TE | WAS
Commanders' Ben Sinnott: Added to injury report
Sinnott (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.
Sinnott wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so it appears his ankle issue occurred during practice. The second-year pro has an opportunity to see increased receiving work Sunday versus the Dolphins in Madrid, if healthy enough to play, given that wide receivers Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Treylon Burks (finger) have both already been ruled out. That said, across 10 regular-season games so far Sinnott has only tallied three grabs for 31 yards and one touchdown (on three targets), as Zach Ertz remains Washington's clear top tight end.
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Brock Wright TE | DET
Lions' Brock Wright: Sits out practice
Wright (ankle) didn't participate in Detroit's practice Wednesday.
Wright played 27 snaps during the Week 11 win over the Commanders, so it's unclear when he sustained this injury. While his availability in Thursday and Friday's practice sessions will provide more clarity toward his status for Sunday's matchup versus the Eagles, if he ends up being unable to suit up, Ross Dwelley could see increased playing time.
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Josh Oliver TE | MIN
Vikings' Josh Oliver: Returns to practice
Oliver (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
A foot injury prevented Oliver from practicing over the past two weeks and caused him to be sidelined for Weeks 9 and 10. His ability to practice in at least a limited capacity indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, and head coach Kevin O'Connell relayed to reporters Monday that he expects Oliver to be available for Sunday's NFC North clash against the Bears, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Oliver's return would mean less rotational snaps at tight end would be available for Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims.
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Nate Adkins TE | DEN
Broncos' Nate Adkins: Still unable to practice
Adkins (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Adkins has sat out Denver's last two contests with a knee injury he suffered in Week 8 versus the Cowboys, and his availability for Week 11 is now in jeopardy. He'll likely have to practice to some extent Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to suit up Sunday versus the Chiefs.