NFL Player News

Hurst (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

While there has been no word on the severity of the injury, it makes sense for any player with even the slightest injury risk to sit the rest of the game given that the Falcons are in the midst of getting blown out. Keith Smith might see extra snaps in the meantime.

Dafney (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Seahawks, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Dafney missed practice all week, so this was the likely outcome. In his absence, Marcedes Lewis and Josiah Deguara will see the bulk of tight end opportunities.

Okwuegbunam (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Zac Stevens of the TheDNVR.com reports.

The second-year tight end will revert back to No. 2 duties with Noah Fant available after the latter missed Week 9 due to a stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list. However, Okwuegbunam should still enjoy a modest role in the passing game and checks in with multiple receptions in both of the last two games, the first of which with Fant available.

Seals-Jones suffered a hip injury during Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Seals-Jones caught three of four targets for 30 yards before he departed late in the first half. If he's unable to return, John Bates and Sammis Reyes will man tight end for Washington.

Vannett is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Vannett picked up a knee injury in preseason, and while he's healthy, he will have to wait at least one more week to make his season debut. He appeared in 15 games for the Broncos last season.

With Jonnu Smith (shoulder) inactive Sunday against the Browns, Henry is in line to head the Patriots' Week 10 tight end corps.

Devin Asiasi and Matt LaCosse are on hand in reserve, but Henry should be busy Sunday with Smith, who he'd been sharing TE snaps with, unavailable. Nine games into the season, Henry has recorded 27 catches (on 38 targets) for 316 yards and five TDs.

Smith (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

With Smith inactive Sunday, look for Hunter Henry to see added snaps and looks versus the Browns, while Devin Asiasi and Matt LaCosse are on hand to handle the team's complementary tight end duties in Week 10.

Kittle (calf) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's contest against the Rams, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Kittle was a full participant in Saturday's practice, setting the stage for the star tight end to make an appearance in a pivotal divisional contest against the Rams. The 28-year-old scored his first touchdown of the season against the Cardinals last week and saw a healthy eight targets after a four-week stay on injured reserve.

Yeboah was elevated from the Jets' practice squad Saturday.

Yeboah will join the active roster for the second time this season after Tyler Kroft (chest) was placed on injured reserve. The 23-year-old Yeboah played just five snaps on special teams during his Week 5 appearance.

Hesse was elevated from the Falcons' practice squad Saturday in preparation for Sunday's game in Dallas, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.

Hesse will provide some extra depth at tight end with Lee Smith (back) having been ruled out. Barring an in-game injury to Kyle Pitts or Hayden Hurst, Hesse's role on offense will be somewhere between minimal and nonexistent.