NFL Player News

Andrews, who is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, isn't expected to play Tuesday against the Cowboys, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Though the Ravens, which were shorthanded in their Week 12 loss to the Steelers, will have reinforcements for Tuesday night's game, it doesn't look like they'll have their No. 1 tight end back. Luke Willson thus profiles as the team's top available option at the position Week 13.

The Vikings elevated Dillon to the active roster Saturday.

Irv Smith (back) is set to miss a second straight game, so Dillon will slot in as the No. 3 tight end behind Kyle Rudolph and Tyler Conklin in Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Dillon has played two games this year, catching one pass for six yards over 10 snaps on offense.

The Broncos elevated Fumagalli to the active roster Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Fumagalli is on track to suit up in a fourth straight game for the Broncos. He has played 44 snaps on offense over the previous three games, catching two of three targets for 12 yards. Fumagalli's playing time is scarce behind Noah Fant and Nick Vannett, but all of his targets so far have been in the red zone.

The Saints elevated Johnson from the practice squad Saturday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Marquez Callaway (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, and Deonte Harris (neck) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons. In turn, the Saints elevated both Johnson and Tommylee Lewis to the active roster to pad their depth at wide receiver. Johnson has suited up twice this season, recording one reception over 77 snaps on offense.

The Packers elevated Dafney to the active roster Saturday.

An undrafted rookie out of Indiana State, Dafney comes from the same stomping grounds as Packers top tight end Robert Tonyan. The 23-year-old Dafney produced more on the ground than through the air in college, registering 635 all-purpose yards (439 rushing, 196 receiving) in his final season. Dafney has yet to make his NFL debut, but it appears that's on tap in Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.

Keene (knee) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

The 2020 third-round pick will make his return to the field after missing the last five games with a knee injury. Keene has played just 24 offensive snaps in his young career to date, but it's possible the rookie tight end might be pressed into action if Ryan Izzo (hamstring/hand) is unable to play Sunday.

Togiai (knee) has been placed on the Colts' injured reserve.

Togiai was claimed off waivers prior to Week 1 and has played in four games for Indianapolis this season. With only four weeks left in the regular season, the earliest he could potentially return is Week 17, which makes a return this season seemingly unlikely at this point.

Togiai (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Texans.

Togiai was absent from the injury report until Friday, when he was a limited participant in practice before being handed the questionable tag. The 23-year-old tight end adds depth at the position and has handled a modest role. Over four games, he has averaged 18.1 offensive snaps per game.

Firkser is expected to serve as Tennessee's top pass-catching tight end Sunday against the Browns with Jonnu Smith (knee) ruled out for the contest, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Smith has played in all 11 of the Titans' games to date, but he exited early in the team's Week 6 win over the Texans with an ankle injury. In that same contest, Firkser came on in relief of Smith and shined, turning his nine targets into eight catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. Since then, Firkser seems to have fallen behind Geoff Swaim in the pecking order at tight end; Swaim has played at least 50 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the past three games, while Firkser hasn't topped 40 percent. Swaim's blocking prowess could allow him to lead the way in terms of snap share once again, but Firkser's role in the passing game gives him the higher fantasy upside of the two even if he's on the field less frequently.

Lewis (knee) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

The 36-year-old tight end went through his typical practice regimen, handling limited reps before being cleared going into the weekend. Though 10 games this season, Lewis has posted seven receptions for 56 yards and three touchdowns.