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The Packers list Sternberger (concussion) as out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Wes Hodkiewicz of Green Bay's official site reports.

Sternberger remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and wasn't able to practice in any fashion Tuesday through Thursday, so his absence for the Packers' Week 15 game isn't too surprising in that context. With Sternberger out of the picture, Robert Tonyan could draw an extra target or two as the team's clear top pass-catching tight end, while blocking specialist Marcedes Lewis may see an uptick in his overall snaps.

Graham (hip) was limited at Thursday's practice.

After practicing fully Wednesday, Graham's downgrade in activity Thursday may just be maintenance-related, but his status now will be one to watch as the weekend approaches. He's been relatively quiet over the last four games -- seven catches for 55 yards on 11 targets -- but he salvaged his day this past Sunday against the Texans with his first TD since Week 9.

Hooper (neck) remained listed as limited on Thursday's practice report, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

It remains to be seen if Hooper approaches Sunday's game against the Giants listed as questionable or free from a Week 15 injury designation, but if he does return to action this weekend, it would cut into the snap/target share of both Harrison Bryant and David Njoku.

Gesicki (shoulder) was listed as limited in Thursday's walk-through practice, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

While Gesicki's listed upgrade is a positive indicator, it remains to be seen if he'll be cleared to play Sunday against the Patriots. Added clarity on his Week 15 status will arrive no later than Friday, but if he's unable to suit up this weekend, Adam Shaheen and Durham Smythe would see expanded duties in Miami's offense Sunday.

The Rams activated Blanton from the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Blanton was placed on the list Monday, as it appears he turned in two negative tests 24 hours apart to gain clearance. Blanton will look to build on one appearance for the Rams this season back on the practice squad, as he logged just four special-team snaps in the game.

Tomlinson reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Tomlinson was called up to the 53-man roster for Monday's win over the Browns, playing 10 offensive snaps in the game and failing to record a fantasy-relevant stat. The UTEP product was a protected practice squad player Wednesday, so it's likely he'll earn another shot in a regular-season contest this season for the Ravens.

Brown (concussion) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.

Brown sat out last week's loss to the Bears due to the concussion, but he appears on track for a return. Brown has accumulated seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown through 10 games, chipping as a reserve tight end and on special teams. Now healthy, expect Brown to assume his usual No. 2 role at tight end behind starter Jordan Akins for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Hooper (neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Hooper sat out Monday's loss to the Ravens, but his presence on the field in some capacity to begin Week 15 bodes well for his chances of rejoining the lineup this weekend versus the Giants. Harrison Bryant and David Njoku would both likely notice downturns in usage if Hooper is able to give it a go in New York.

Swaim (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Swaim scored his first touchdown of the season and the second of his six-year career in last week's win over Jacksonville, but it's possible the tight end also picked up an ankle injury later in the contest. He'll hope to raise his practice participation level as the week unfolds ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Lions.

Henry (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Raiders after practicing fully Wednesday.

Henry's practice participation revved up as the week progressed, and the Chargers' top tight end should be all systems go against Las Vegas. He'll look to top his modest output of four catches for 33 yards from the Week 9 meeting between these AFC West foes.