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Higbee (chest) was listed as limited on the Rams' injury report Wednesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

After being diagnosed with a lung issue following a Week 2 win against the Saints, Higbee didn't practice at all last week and sat out Sunday's contest at Cleveland. Coach Sean McVay said he's "hopeful and optimistic" the 26-year-old will be ready to go for Week 4.

Oliver (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

It's the first time Oliver has officially participated at practice since the start of the regular season, so this is his first tangible progress toward making his NFL debut. The rookie third-round pick has been sidelined by the hamstring injury since early August, so he figures to require some additional practice time before returning to full strength.

Graham (groin/quadriceps) does not have an injury designation Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Graham was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but he appears to have shaken off his injuries and will suit up Thursday versus the Eagles. In three games, Graham has caught only three of seven targets for 30 yards and one touchdown. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that he wants to get Graham more involved in the offense, according to Demovsky, so the veteran tight end could see increased target volume going forward.

Andrews (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Andrews was on the field for 43 of the Ravens' 82 snaps on offense in Week 3's 33-28 loss to the Chiefs, a workload matched by fellow tight end Nick Boyle. In the process, Andrews caught three of his seven targets for 15 yards, a step back for him after opening the season with back-to-back eight-catch efforts. Andrews also sat out practice last Wednesday before returning to a limited session the next day, and that's a pattern he seems likely to follow in advance of Sunday's game against the Browns.

Kroft (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Kroft was gearing up to return from a broken right foot last week, only to sprain his left ankle during Thursday's practice. He was spotted with a walking boot Sunday, and his continued absence from practice suggests he could miss another game Week 4 against New England.

Moreau gained one yard on one catch off two targets during Sunday's 34-14 loss to Minnesota.

Moreau returned to the action after going catchless in Week 2. Head coach John Gruden likes getting the ball to the tight end, but that has been concentrated toward revelation Darren Waller, who leads the team in targets, catches and yards through three weeks. Between a dominant TE1 and stingy Colts defense in Week 4, Moreau should not be on your radar.

Vannett was traded to the Steelers from the Seahawks in exchange for a 2020 fifth-round pick Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

With starting tight end Vance McDonald seen in a sling Tuesday due to a sprained shoulder, the Steelers chose to bolster their depth. This could be a great opportunity for Vannett, especially if McDonald is forced to miss time, as he was firmly behind Will Dissly on the depth chart in Seattle. Through the first three games of the season, Vannett has caught just four of five targets for 38 yards, hardly proving fantasy relevance. The fact that they were aggressive and traded a draft asset for Vannett shows the Steelers are at least concerned with McDonald's injury and could lead to Vannett having a role in the offense as early as Monday's game against Cincinnati.

Njoku (concussion) won't have surgery on his broken wrist, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

If Njoku had elected to undergo surgery, he'd be unlikely to return at any point this season. However, it's now apparent that won't be the case, which gives the tight end a chance to return by Week 12, at the earliest. In the meantime, Demetrius Harris will likely serve as Cleveland's top tight end.

Mack signed a contract Tuesday to join the Steelers' practice squad, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Saints drafted Mack in the seventh round this spring and he spent the first couple of weeks on the team's practice squad before being let go last week. The 22-year-old will now get a chance to make a name for himself in Pittsburgh, a team that could conceivably sign him to the active roster in the near future given the health status of starting tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder).

Graham (groin/quadriceps) was listed as a limited participant Tuesday on the Packers' estimated practice report, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

The limited listing represents an upgrade from the Packers' initial Week 4 practice report Monday, when Graham was labeled a non-participant. Graham faces a quick turnaround this week with the Packers playing the Eagles on Thursday, but coach Matt LaFleur has yet to suggest that the tight end is in serious jeopardy of missing the contest.