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The Dolphins elevated Myarick to the active roster Saturday.

Myarick suited up for the Dolphins in Week 10 against the Chargers and played five snaps on offense. He'll simply add depth for Sunday's game against the Chiefs behind fellow tight ends Mike Gesicki, Durham Smythe and Adam Shaheen.

The Packers signed Dafney to the active roster Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Dafney suited up for the Packers last week and logged 11 total snaps. With Jace Sternberger (concussion) set to miss Week 14, Dafney was brought up from the practice squad once again, this time with an official contract. He'll slot in as the No. 3 tight end behind Robert Tonyan and Marcedes Lewis. However, Dafney could reasonably see more pass-catching work than Lewis.

Fumagalli was promoted from the practice squad Saturday as he has maxed out his two game-day elevation, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Fumagalli has played in four consecutive games with the Broncos now and is officially part of the 53-man roster. The tight end has caught two of his six targets for 12 yards throughout his last four games. The 25-year-old will likely continue playing a minimal role as long as Noah Fant and Nick Vannett remain healthy.

Hooper (neck) is listed as questionable on the Browns' final injury report ahead of Monday's matchup with the Ravens, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

After practicing in full Thursday, Hooper was a non-participant Friday and added to the injury report with a neck issue as a result. He was once again absent from Saturday's practice and is now looking like a true game-time decision for Monday's game as a result. Should he ultimately have to sit out, Harrison Bryant would presumably be the next man up on the depth chart, but David Njoku could also see some extra work.

Lewis (knee) will play in Sunday's game against the Lions, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Lewis went through his typical routine of limited practice reps, and the veteran is good to go for the divisional bout. The 36-year-old contributes mostly as a blocker, but he could possibly see more work in the passing game with Jace Sternberger (concussion) ruled out.

Hooper (neck) didn't practice Friday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Hooper practiced fully Thursday, but his addition to the Browns' injury report Friday clouds his status for Monday night's game against the Ravens. If Hooper ends up limited or out, Harrison Bryant, David Njoku and Stephen Carlson would be next up for the team's tight end snaps.

Sternberger (concussion) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Lions, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Sternberger didn't practice all week and will miss his first game of the season. The second-year tight end will aim to return to practice next week with hopes of playing against the Panthers on Dec. 19. Robert Tonyan and Marcedes Lewis are the only two tight ends currently on the active roster, but the Packers may call up Dominique Dafney from the practice squad again.

Brown (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Brown suffered the concussion during last week's loss to the Colts and will miss at least one game while in the concussion protocol. Kahale Warring and Darren Fells will be the reserve options at tight end behind starter Jordan Akins on Sunday.

Smith (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, while teammate Kyle Rudolph (foot) is doubtful, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Smith returned to practice Thursday and Friday as a limited participant, after missing three of the past four games with groin and back injuries. His status may not be confirmed until Sunday morning, but he could have a larger-than-usual role in the passing game if he's active, as Rudolph isn't expected to play. Tyler Conklin will be left as the top tight end if both Smith and Rudolph are inactive ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Thomas (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Denver.

Thomas didn't pop up on the injury report until Friday's practice, when he was a full participant, so it seems like he's still trending toward suiting up. Chris Manhertz likely will draw the start if Thomas were to miss time, but Carolina's tight end position simply hasn't reliably produced for fantasy this season.