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Fant wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Fant may be dealing with residual effects of the high-ankle sprain he's dealt with since early October, though he didn't carry an injury designation into last weekend's loss in Las Vegas. When Denver's first practice report of the week is released later Wednesday, the official reason for Fant's absence will become known.

Firkser caught one of three targets for five receiving yards during Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Colts.

The Harvard standout had logged five straight multi-reception outings entering Thursday Night Football, but with just one catch against Indianapolis, he shouldered his fourth game with under 10 receiving yards this season. Firkser enjoyed a breakout eight-catch, 113-yard, one-TD performance Week 6 against the Texans, but otherwise, he has no other scores and remains without another outing of more than 45 receiving yards.

Bryant did not garner a single target over 36 offensive snaps during Sunday's 10-7 win against Houston.

Cleveland only elected to put the ball in the air 20 times Sunday, pounding the rock on 41 occasions to the tune of 5.6 yards per carry. Given the low-volume passing script, Bryant endured his second no-catch showing of the 2020 campaign and his second consecutive outing of 25 or fewer receiving yards. The rookie's 56-yard, two-touchdown Week 7 output against the Bengals appears to be somewhat of an anomaly, as the Browns head into a Week 11 matchup against the Eagles' sixth-ranked pass defense.

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

Myarick was elevated to the active roster as an extra player for Sunday's win over the Chargers and now returns to the practice squad. The 25-year-old played five offensive snaps and one snap on special teams during the contest.

Dillon reverted to Minnesota's practice squad after Monday's 19-13 win over the Bears, per the NFL's official transaction log.

The 23-year-old was elevated to the active roster as an extra player for Monday's contest and played two offensive snaps. Dillon served as a reserve tight end with Irv Smith (groin) sidelined and saw minimal playing time.

Engram secured two of his three targets for 15 receiving yards during Sunday's 27-17 win against the Eagles.

The receiving corps ruled the roost for New York on Sunday, as Darius Slayton, Sterling Shepard and Golden Tate finished first, second and third on the team in targets, amassing 13 combined receptions for 184 yards. Engram endured a quiet outing after logging five or more catches in each of his preceding three appearances entering Sunday, as he had amassed 16 receptions for 155 yards and a touchdown on a plentiful 29 targets Weeks 7 through 9. Following the Giants' bye, Engram will face a Bengals defense Nov. 29 that has so far surrendered the third-most receiving yards to opposing tight ends on the season (583).

The Giants signed Wieting to the practice squad Tuesday.

The undrafted rookie out of Iowa spent time with the Browns and Dolphins during the offseason, but he didn't make a 53-man roster after training camp. He'll get another opportunity with the Giants, and he's likely seeking a run-blocking role after posting 10 receptions for 117 yards and no touchdowns in his final collegiate season.

Fant caught three of seven targets for 18 yards during Sunday's loss in Las Vegas.

Fant's 18 yards Sunday were a season, low and the sophomore tight end has not topped 50 yards in a game since Week 2. He's averaging just 8.8 yards per catch during that same span, although part of that can be attributed to offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur's scheme. Fant seems to run a ton of quick hitches and routes that have him finding the soft spots in zones. The fact remains, however, that he and Drew Lock seem to miscommunicate on a shot downfield at least once per game. Late in Sunday's game, for instance, Fant was running up field when Lock had pressure in his face and got rid of the ball early. The tight end didn't turn around to look for the early pass, which would have resulted in a gain of at least 15-20 yards. Patience is necessary for two young players in their first season in a new scheme, but they'll need to pick up the pieces quickly in Week 11 against a very tough Miami defense.

Goedert caught four of his six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Giants.

Goedert was on the field for all but five of the Eagles' 67 plays on offense and got more attention in his second game back from injury. Carson Wentz continued to divide targets up evenly, sending at least five to six different receivers. The impending return of Zach Ertz could muddle things even more for Goedert's outlook going forward.

Conklin caught both of his targets for 11 yards in Monday night's 19-13 win over the Bears.

Conklin moved up the depth chart with Irv Smith (groin) sidelined and made his first couple receptions of the campaign. Should Smith remain out Sunday versus the Cowboys, Conklin would figure to assume a similar role, boosting his value despite his still-restricted ceiling.