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Smith (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports.

Smith exited New York's Week 9 win over the Raiders, and he apparently isn't ready to resume practicing, even after the Giants' Week 10 bye. The third-string tight end will have an extra day to get healthy, as the Giants don't play until Monday; however, even that may not be enough if he doesn't return to practice soon.

Goedert (concussion) returned to practice Thursday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Goedert was removed from the first half of the Eagles' Week 10 win at Denver to be evaluated for a concussion, which eventually was confirmed. He was unable to practice Wednesday, but his activity Thursday included positional drills, at the very least. Philadelphia's second injury report of the week will reveal approximately where Goedert stands in the protocol for head injuries.

Seals-Jones (hip) was working off to the side with trainers during Thursday's practice and will be listed as a non-participant, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

With two absences from practice to begin Week 11 prep, Seals-Jones is likely trending toward an inactive status for Sunday's game in Carolina. Seals-Jones has started in each of Washington's last six games while Logan Thomas (hamstring) has been on injured reserve, but for the first time all season, the Football Team may have to lean more heavily on unproven tight ends John Bates and Sammis Reyes this weekend. Thomas has been spotted rehabbing on a side field the past two days, but since Washington has yet to clear him to practice six weeks after injuring his hamstring, he's unlikely to suit up against the Panthers.

The Titans designated Hudson (ankle) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Hudson first suffered his ankle injury early in October as he was carted off the field. After landing on injured reserve, the tight end is expected to get activated to the Titans' active roster at some point in the next three weeks. Hudson's return won't have much of an impact on the Titans' offense.

Dafney (hamstring) was able to record a full practice for the Packers on Wednesday.

Dafney was unable to suit up in Week 10 after not practicing all week due to his hamstring injury. Expect the tight end to make his return to the field in Week 11 when the Packers take on the Vikings on Sunday.

Brown (thigh) was listed as a limited participant for the Texans' practice Wednesday.

Brown has missed the Texan's last two games as he's been dealing with a thigh injury he suffered before Week 8. The tight end will look to make his return to the field in Week 11 against the Titans on Sunday.

The Browns restored Cager to their practice squad Wednesday after he spent time on Cleveland's reserve/COVID-19 list, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Cager landed on the Browns' reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for COVID-19 before Week 10. After missing time over the last week, the receiver will return to the Browns' practices as soon as possible.

Everett was unable to practice Wednesday due to a groin injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Aside from sitting out Weeks 4 and 5 after contracting COVID-19, Everett has been healthy this season and earned at least 70 percent of offensive snaps in five of his seven appearances with the Seahawks. The results have been hit or miss on his way to a 22-198-1 receiving line on 25 targets. Everett is coming off season highs in catches (eight) and yards (63) during Sunday's loss at Green Bay, but he now is dealing with an injury. The fifth-year tight end has two more chances this week to return to the practice field.

Hill didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury.

Hill previously missed two games this season due to a concussion suffered Week 5 at Washington, so the foot issue is a new health concern. Since he returned to action Week 9 against the Falcons, he's resumed his gadget role behind starting quarterback Trevor Siemian, completing all four of his passes for 44 yards, taking four carries for 27 yards and hauling in one of two targets for 15 yards across two contests. Hill has two more opportunities to return to practice this week and put himself on a path to play Sunday in Philadelphia.

Hurst (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against New England, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Hurst has been more active than the typical No. 2 tight ends with 25 targets through nine games, but that kind of involvement hasn't been nearly enough for him to attain fantasy relevance in most formats. His absence Thursday could free up some extra snaps for blocking specialist Lee Smith and some of the team's depth wide receivers, not to mention the possibility of top tight end Kyle Pitts picking up some extra work.