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Goedert (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.

Goedert maintained his activity level from Wednesday as he looks to put a sprained MCL in his right knee further in the rearview mirror. Friday's practice report will reveal his odds to return to action Sunday in Jacksonville, but if he's inhibited or sidelined again this weekend, Johnny Mundt, E.J. Jenkins and practice-squad member Zach Ertz again will man tight end for the Eagles.

Helm was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a knee injury.

Helm didn't appear on the Titans' initial Week 5 injury report posted Wednesday, so his limited participation Thursday could be indicate that he hurt his knee at some point during practice. The Titans will see what Helm is able to do during the final practice of the week Friday before determining if he'll take a designation into Sunday's game against the Texans. The tight end has played more than 70 percent of snaps in each of Tennessee's first four contests but has been a minor part of the passing attack, stringing together a 9-60-0 receiving line on 12 targets.

Sinnott (ribs) upgraded to full participation at Thursday's practice.

Sinnott has regained health after kicking off Week 5 prep with a limited session Wednesday. He's expected to continue working in a depth role Sunday against the Giants behind Chig Okonkwo (hamstring), who was limited at practice both Wednesday and Thursday. Sinnott failed to step up when Okonkwo missed two games earlier this season.

Likely (knee/groin) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Likely maintained his activity level from Wednesday's session as he deals with knee and groin injuries. There's been nothing to suggest that he's in danger of missing Sunday's game at Washington, but he still may be tagged with a designation on the Giants' final practice report of the week Friday.

Okonkwo (hamstring) remained limited at Thursday's practice.

Okonkwo is one of three prominent pass catchers dealing with hamstring injuries for the Commanders, along with wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs. While McLaurin and Diggs have both been unable to practice in any capacity, Okonkwo has put forth two limited sessions to begin Week 5 prep ahead of Sunday's game against the NFC East rival Giants.

Kolar (forearm) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Kolar has missed the Chargers' last two games while recovering from a fractured left forearm that he sustained in Week 2 against the Seahawks. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice Wednesday, and his participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Broncos on Sunday. If Kolar is cleared to return, then he would likely split starting tight end duties with Oronde Gadsden, especially with David Njoku (knee) on injured reserve.

Raridon (ankle) was not listed in Wednesday's injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Raridon exited Sunday's win over the Bills due to an ankle injury. However, he's not listed on the injury report ahead of the Week 5 meeting with Las Vegas.

The Ravens placed Smythe (Achilles) on their injured reserve list Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Smythe tore his Achilles during Sunday's game versus the Titans, and he will now have to spend the remainder of the season on IR. His absence should open up more reps at tight end for rookie fourth-rounder Matthew Hibner.

Kieft (elbow) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Kieft managed to fade an injury designation after practicing in full Wednesday, and the fifth-year pro has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to an elbow injury. He's mostly contributed on special teams this season, but he will also provide depth at the tight end position behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham.

Goedert (knee) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.

Goedert has missed the last two contests due to a sprained MCL in his right knee, but his return to drills this week puts game action back on the table for the ninth-year tight end. He likely will need to string together consecutive days of on-field work to give the Eagles peace of mind and clear him to play Sunday versus the Jaguars in London. For the time being, though, Johnny Mundt and E.J. Jenkins are the healthy TE options on the active roster, and the team can still use one more elevation on Zach Ertz to reinforce the position