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Sample had three catches for 21 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.

Sample's activity has picked up the last four weeks, as he's had four or more targets each of those games, but that hasn't translated into that much production. He still doesn't have a touchdown this season, and his highest yardage total in a game has been 52 yards.

Arnold gathered in two of four targets for 27 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 26-7 road victory versus the Giants.

Arnold showed promise as a red-zone threat in three appearances to close out last season, scoring two TDs on 10 targets. However, he was kept out of the end zone through his first nine appearances and on his first 21 targets of the current campaign before tallying his first score Week 11. Including that four-yard grab, Arnold has posted a 6-109-4 line on 11 targets over the last three and a half games. Considering the rapport he's developed with Kyler Murray of late and his standing as the receiving tight end in the Cardinals offense, Arnold has a bit of sway as the team looks to lock down a playoff berth.

Johnson reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Johnson only saw five snaps on the offensive side for New Orleans in Week 14, but he hauled in his lone target for an 11-yard gain. The rest of the Oregon product's involvement came on special teams, where he collected nine snaps. If Deonte Harris (neck) returns to the receiving corps Week 15, it would reduce Johnson's likelihood of carving out a game day role.

Myarick reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

The Temple product shifts off the active roster for the time being, however, there's a strong chance of him being re-activated for a Week 15 matchup against New England. Starting tight end Mike Gesicki injured his shoulder during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, and per Armando Salguero of The Miami Herald, there is concern from the team that he will be forced to sit out at least one game. Myarick has garnered an extremely minimal offensive role with five snaps over his two appearances this season.

Bryant is expected to start at tight end Monday night against the Ravens with Austin Hooper (neck) having been ruled out for Week 14, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

Bryant had earned six consecutive starts coming into Week 14, though Hooper's confirmed absence clears the fourth-round rookie for a more important passing-down role. The Florida Atlanta product reeled in four passes for 56 yards and two TDs during a Week 7 matchup against the Bengals while Hooper was recuperating from an appendectomy.

Hooper (neck) is listed as inactive Monday versus the Browns.

In advance of this game, Hooper kicked off Week 14 prep with no limitations but was added to the injury report Friday as a non-participant due to a neck concern. He's had no activity since then, and while the issue isn't believed to be serious -- per Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal -- the Browns will keep Hooper on the sideline. In Hooper's stead, Harrison Bryant, David Njoku and Stephen Carlson will man tight end for Cleveland.

Fumagalli caught four of five targets for 53 yards during Sunday's 32-27 win over Carolina.

He did the bulk of his damage late in the third quarter when, facing second and long, Drew Lock dropped a tight-end screen to Fumagalli, who cut upfield for a 29-yard gain and near-touchdown. The Wisconsin product wasn't even on the roster a few weeks ago, but he was able to exceed his previous career total in receiving yards Sunday with Noah Fant (illness) exiting early and the overall poor injury luck of the Broncos' tight-end room. Fant reportedly is likely to go Saturday against a tough Buffalo defense, so it would be a surprise if Fumagalli enjoys another five-target afternoon.

The Ravens elevated Tomlinson to the active roster Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Tomlinson's playing time in Monday's game against the Browns depends on whether Luke Willson (hip) is active. Over three games this season, Tomlinson hasn't received a target.

Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated Monday the hope is that Kittle (foot) can practice some this week, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Earlier this month, Shanahan noted that he was hopeful the 49ers' star tight end could be back for the last couple weeks of the season. A return to the field in some capacity this week could result in that outcome, but at this stage, we'd be surprised if Kittle was available for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Henry (hip) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.

As was Keenan Allen (hamstring), Mike Williams (back) and Austin Ekeler (quad). We'll look for added context on the status of the quartet of key skill players Tuesday, as the Chargers ramp up their preparation for Thursday night's game against the Raiders.