NFL Player News
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Harold Fannin Jr. TE | CLE
Browns' Harold Fannin: Added to injury report Thursday
Fannin (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Fannin wasn't on the Browns' initial Week 10 injury report, so the tight end's 'DNP' on Thursday is notable. Through eight games, Fannin leads the Browns in catches (38) and receiving yards (352), and if he's limited or out Sunday against the Jets, fellow TE David Njoku would be in line for added work, with Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates available to mix in.
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Julian Hill TE | MIA
Dolphins' Julian Hill: Limited in practice again
Hill (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Hill has now logged back-to-back limited practices, an indication that he's nearing a return to full health after having missed Miami's last two games due to an ankle injury. If cleared for action Sunday versus Buffalo, Hill will stand to operate as the Dolphins' top tight end, though Tanner Conner will also have a role on offense and Greg Dulcich may have earned increased opportunities after impressing as a pass catcher Week 9.
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Cole Kmet TE | CHI
Bears' Cole Kmet: Upgrades to full activity
Kmet (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Kmet was forced out of this past Sunday's 47-42 win over the Bengals and was later diagnosed with a concussion, but he appears to be making rapid progress through the five-step protocol. After opening Week 10 prep Wednesday as a limited participant, Kmet has taken another step forward by practicing fully Thursday. He'll still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up this weekend, but he appears to have a real chance at being available for Sunday's game against the Giants. If Kmet plays, however, he may have to settle for a smaller role than he's handled for most of the season; rookie tight end Colston Loveland broke out with a 6-118-2 receiving line on seven targets in the win over the Bengals and may have earned himself a larger share of the playing time as a result.
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Hunter Long TE | JAC
Jaguars' Hunter Long: Missing another practice
Long (hip/knee) is not participating in practice Thursday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Long is missing a second consecutive practice, making his status for Week 10 cloudy. With Brenton Strange (quadriceps) still on IR, Johnny Mundt and Quintin Morris will operate as Jacksonville's top tight ends versus Houston on Sunday if Long is unavailable. Jordan Akins and Patrick Herbert would also be candidates to be elevated from the practice squad.
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Will Dissly TE | LAC
Chargers' Will Dissly: Avoids injury report
Dissly (illness) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Dissly was a healthy scratch for Week 8 and then sat out Week 9 due to an illness, but he's now fully recovered. There's no guarantee that Dissly will be active for Sunday's game against the Steelers, however, even at full health. Tucker Fisk and Tyler Conklin have operated as Los Angeles' top reserve tight ends following the emergence of Oronde Gadsden.
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Josh Oliver TE | MIN
Vikings' Josh Oliver: Still not practicing Wednesday
Oliver (foot) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Oliver was forced to miss Sunday's game at Detroit because of a foot sprain he suffered in Week 8 against the Chargers, and now his status for Week 10 is in question, too. He'll probably need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play Sunday versus the Ravens.
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Jack Stoll TE | NO
Saints' Jack Stoll: Turns in limited practice
Stoll (ankle) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
Stoll was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain following Sunday's loss to the Rams and is considered week-to-week. That makes it surprising that he practiced in any capacity Wednesday, though he is still likely a long shot to play in Week 10 against the Panthers.
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Harrison Bryant TE | HOU
Texans' Harrison Bryant: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Bryant (shoulder) didn't participate in Houston's practice Wednesday.
Bryant popped up on the injury report after catching one pass for two yards in the Week 9 loss to the Broncos. The Texans could be shorthanded at tight end for Sunday's matchup versus the Jaguars, as Dalton Schultz is dealing with a knee injury, and Cade Stover (foot) is still on injured reserve.
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Quintin Morris TE | JAC
Jaguars' Quintin Morris: Returns to practice
Morris (groin) was a full participant in Jacksonville's practice Wednesday.
Morris returned to practice after missing the past two games with a groin injury. The 26-year-old has yet to record a catch this season and should continue to see the majority of his playing time on special teams.
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Josiah Deguara TE | ARI
Cardinals' Josiah Deguara: Back with Cards
Arizona signed Deguara on Wednesday.
Deguara was cut by the Cardinals on Tuesday, but with the passing of the trade deadline, he'll rejoin the 53-man roster just one day later. He'll serve as a depth tight end and should have a role on special teams for the Cardinals in this Sunday's game in Seattle.