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Ertz (hamstring/rest) is in line to play Sunday against the 49ers, according to coach Nick Sirianni, Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Friday's final injury report will reveal both Ertz's level of participation in Friday's practice, as well as his official Week 2 injury designation. Assuming he's a go this weekend, Ertz will continue to work in tandem with Dallas Goedert, who drew the start at tight end for the Eagles in Week 1.

Ertz (hamstring/rest) is participating at Friday's practice, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Ertz sat out Wednesday's practice before returning in a limited fashion Thursday, and his level of participation for Friday's session remains unclear. The 30-year-old's status will receive additional clarity when the official injury report is released later in the day, but he may be able to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers after practicing two straight days.

Seals-Jones caught his lone target for a 19-yard touchdown in Thursday's 30-29 win over the Giants.

The college wideout turned NFL tight end has bounced around the league the past few years, playing for Arizona, Cleveland, Kansas City and now Washington. His struggles to earn regular snaps aren't likely to end on a team with Logan Thomas at tight end, but Seals-Jones did show that he can still make big plays, outleaping a defender for a surprise fourth-quarter TD on Thursday. There is some potential for fantasy value if Thomas were to miss time, though in such a scenario Seal-Jones might be forced into a committee rather than taking over the starter's three-down role.

Thomas brought in five of seven targets for 45 yards in Washington's 30-29 win over the Giants on Thursday night.

Thomas checked in third on the team in receptions, receiving yards and targets during the wild win, marking a second straight serviceable performance to open the season. Thomas had accounted for a touchdown on three catches in Washington's season-opening loss to the Chargers, and with a relatively inexperienced quarterback in Taylor Heinicke manning the controls of the offense for at least the next several games, the sure-handed tight end should continue to see his fair share of opportunities.

Deguara (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.

Deguara sustained a concussion in Sunday's season opener against the Saints and was unable to participate in the team's first practice of the week. His status for Monday's game against the Lions will likely come into focus based on whether he's able to return to practice this weekend.

Myarick was elevated from the Giants' practice squad Thursday, Michael Eisen of the Giants' official site reports.

Myarick joined the Giants' initial practice squad this year and wasn't active for the season opener. However, he'll provide depth at tight end Thursday against Washington since Evan Engram (calf) will be sidelined.

Ertz (hamstring/rest) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

The Eagles held Ertz out of Wednesday's session, with the reason being a combination of a hamstring issue and "rest." The former clearly stemmed from the injury that sidelined him for a spell Week 1, but his veteran status likely spurred the latter. Now that he's back on the field, it'll be interesting to see if Ertz can avoid a designation entirely for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Smith (hip) was limited at practice Thursday.

Smith was added to the Patriots' Week 2 injury report Thursday, so it remains to be seen if his Thursday limitations were maintenance-related or indicative of an in-practice injury. What he's able to do Friday thus will be telling, but if Smith is sidelined or limited at all Sunday against the Jets, added opportunities would be available for fellow tight end Hunter Henry.

Brown (shoulder/ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Brown's back-to-back absences from practice to open Week 2 prep doesn't bode well for his early chances of gaining clearance for Sunday's game against the Browns. The Texans will formally rule on Brown's status after Friday's practice, and if he can't go, Jordan Akins and Brevin Jordan would likely handle the pass-catching responsibilities at the tight end position. Houston could add a more blocking-oriented tight end to the roster if Brown is out, as neither Akins nor Jordan is particularly adept in that area.

Ertz (hamstring/rest) returned to practice Thursday, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.

Ertz didn't practice Wednesday, with his absence attributed to a combination of rest and a listed hamstring issue. The tight end's return to the field Thursday bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the 49ers. The Eagles' upcoming practice/injury report will clarify Ertz's participation level in Thursday's session.