NFL Player News
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David Wells TE | TB
Cardinals' David Wells: May not return Sunday
Wells (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Wells injured his hand in the first quarter Sunday. If he's unable to return, Zach Ertz and Darrell Daniels will be Arizona's only active tight ends for the remainder of Week 9.
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Hunter Henry TE | NE
Patriots' Hunter Henry: Nabs fifth touchdown
Henry had two receptions (three targets) for 19 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-6 win over Carolina.
Henry continues to serve as Mac Jones' top red-zone threat, converting the duo's fifth score from within the 20-yard line this year. The veteran tight end doesn't provide gaudy yardage totals (35.1 yards per game), but his nose for the end zone gives him fringe TE1 value. Fellow tight end Jonnu Smith (shoulder) left Sunday's game with an injury and did not return, so Henry could be in line for a couple extra looks against the Browns in Week 10 if the former is unable to suit up.
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Jonnu Smith TE | PIT
Patriots' Jonnu Smith: Hurts shoulder Sunday
Smith exited Sunday's game against the Panthers with a shoulder injury.
Smith has been managing a shoulder injury of late, so his departure from Sunday's contest may be due to an aggravation of the issue. Prior to his exit, Smith caught one of his two targets for four yards. In his absence, added tight end looks are available for Hunter Henry.
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Albert Okwuegbunam TE | LV
Broncos' Albert Okwuegbunam: Back in action
Okwuegbunam (knee) has returned to Sunday's game against the Cowboys, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.
Okwuegbunam aggravated his knee injury and was labeled questionable to return early in the second half, but he'll play through the issue and is back on the field for Denver.
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Albert Okwuegbunam TE | LV
Broncos' Albert Okwuegbunam: Aggravates knee injury
Okwuegbunam exited Sunday's game against the Cowboys with a knee injury, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Okwuegbunam was questionable for Sunday's contest due to a knee injury, and it appears he aggravated the injury. He started in place of Noah Fant (illness) and caught four of five targets for 25 yards prior to exiting the game.
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Kaden Smith TE | WAS
Giants' Kaden Smith: Will not return Sunday
Smith (head) will not return to Sunday's contest against the Raiders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Smith is still being evaluated for a concussion, but his injury appears to be serious enough to rule him out for the remainder of Sunday's contest. Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph will be the Giants only active tight ends for the remainder of the game.
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Durham Smythe TE | BAL
Dolphins' Durham Smythe: Returns to Sunday's contest
Smythe (eye) has returned to Sunday's contest against the Texans, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Smythe left the Dolphins' Week 9 matchup against the Texans with an eye injury, but it doesn't appear to be serious, as he has returned to the contest. The 2018 fourth-round pick occupies a clear backup role behind Mike Gesicki, recording two or fewer catches in two of his eight games this season.
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Kaden Smith TE | WAS
Giants' Kaden Smith: Being evaluated for concussion
Smith is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Smith left the Giants' Week 9 matchup with the Raiders in the first half with a head injury. If he is unable to return, Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph will be the only active tight ends for New York for the remainder of Sunday's contest.
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Durham Smythe TE | BAL
Dolphins' Durham Smythe: Might not return Sunday
Smythe (eye) is questionable to return Sunday against the Texans.
Smythe is not much of a threat in the passing game and occupies a clear backup role behind Mike Gesicki, so his potential absence shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters. He's had two or fewer catches in two of his eight games this season.
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Charlie Woerner TE | ATL
49ers' Charlie Woerner: Should have role in Kittle's return
Woerner is still expected to remain involved in the 49ers' offensive game plan Sunday against the Cardinals, though his overall snap count could take a hit with top tight end George Kittle (calf) available after being activated from injured reserve Saturday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Following a four-week absence, the 49ers are planning to ease Kittle back in with something less than a full workload, though the extent of his snaps isn't fully known. Regardless, Kittle's return even in a limited capacity should diminish what little fantasy utility Woerner provided over the past month. Woerner drew a pair of targets in both of the 49ers' last two contests, recording three receptions for 37 yards.