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Hudson (ankle) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Hudson suffered an ankle injury in Week 12 against New England and still isn't practicing after the Titans' bye week. The 24-year-old seems to be trending in the wrong direction to play Sunday against Jacksonville.

Hockenson (hand) didn't practice Thursday.

During the portion of Thursday's session open to the media, Hockenson was spotted with a heavy tape job on his left hand, according to Justin Rogers of The Detroit News. Hockenson's downgrade from limited Wednesday to no activity one day later may merely be maintenance-related, but Friday's injury report will relay whether the tight end is in possible danger of sitting out this weekend.

Seals-Jones (hip) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Seals-Jones has yet to log a full practice since injuring his hip back in Week 10 against the Buccaneers, missing three games as a result. With Washington placing Logan Thomas (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, there's now a void to fill at tight end for the Football Team's offense, which Seals-Jones will take on when he's able to gain clearance to play. Aside from Seals-Jones, John Bates is the other candidate to get significant work at the position.

Waller (knee/back) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Back-to-back absences don't bode well for Waller's chances of returning to action Sunday against Kansas City, with Friday's injury report destined to add clarity with regard to the tight end's Week 14 status. If Waller is out or limited this weekend, Foster Moreau will continue to see added opportunities in the Raiders offense.

Sweeney didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to a hip injury, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Sweeney was previously listed as a limited participant on the Bills' initial Week 14 injury report, so it's unclear if he took a step back in his recovery from the injury a day later or if his absence was a pre-planned maintenance day. In any case, Sweeney's profile in the Buffalo offense has taken a hit since top tight end Dawson Knox returned from a two-game absence Week 10. After playing at least 80 percent of the offensive snaps in both of the games Knox was out while recording five receptions for 40 yards during that time, Sweeney has played fewer than a third of the snaps in the subsequent four contests and has been targeted just once.

Njoku, who is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, tweeted twice this week that he is not experiencing symptoms.

However, Njoku's availability for Sunday's game against Baltimore has yet to be determined. "I am hopeful, but we have to plan if we do not have him," head coach Kevin Stefanski told Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal about Njoku. "If we have him, that would be great." If Njoku is fully vaccinated, he could play if he has two negative tests separated by 24 hours and is activated by 4:00 PM ET on Saturday.

Forristall could be activated for Sunday's game against the Ravens, with Harrison Bryant (ankle) ruled out and David Njoku (COVID-19) questionable, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Forristall has been on the Browns' practice squad since the middle of September and is well versed in the offense, per head coach Kevin Stefanski. If Cleveland is down two tight ends, it would have only Forristall and starting tight end Austin Hooper available. They would be forced to use an offensive lineman for their 13 personnel alignments, which is a regular feature of the offense when Bryant and Njoku are healthy.

Jordan didn't practice Wednesday due to a hand injury.

A 2021 fifth-round pick, Jordan's NFL debut was delayed until Week 8, but he's proceed to earn between 26 and 58 percent of the offensive snaps over the last five games depending on available tight end personnel for the Texans. With a 11-87-2 line on 16 targets, he's a touchdown-dependent option, as Pharoah Brown has settled in as the team's top option at the position. Jordan likely will need to fit in some activity before week's end to have a chance to continue in his complementary role Sunday against the Seahawks.

Wesco (ankle) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice session, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

When Wesco first sustained the ankle injury in the Jets' Week 12 loss to the Texans, head coach Robert Saleh initially projected the tight end to miss 2-to-4 weeks. Given that he'll reach the short end of that timeline this weekend against the Saints, Wesco seems more likely than not to remain out for that contest. Assuming Wesco is inactive Week 14, Kenny Yeboah would step in as the No. 2 tight end behind starter Ryan Griffin (ankle).

Hill (finger) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

While making his first start of the season in last Thursday's loss to the Cowboys, Hill slammed his right middle finger on the arm of a Dallas defender while following through on a throw. Though he was able to gut through it and play all 69 offensive snaps, his performance was below par, as he completed 19 of 41 passes for 264 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions. Fortunately, Hill's mobility salvaged his day on the fantasy front, with his 11 carries going for 101 yards. Head coach Sean Payton told Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football on Wednesday that Hill will start Sunday at the Jets if he's healthy, and the quarterback's ability to open the week as a full practice participant suggests he'll be good to go. Hill will continue to play with a splint as he manages what has been diagnosed as mallet finger, per Underhill.