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Graham was diagnosed with a broken thumb Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The Packers have yet to reveal a timetable for the tight end's return.

Graham exited Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Seahawks early with the injury, finishing the day with one reception for 13 yards across 21 offensive snaps. X-rays after the contest confirmed that Graham fractured a bone in the thumb, an injury that could compromise his ability to catch passes. Once Graham undergoes some additional scans, the Packers should have a clearer picture of how much time he might miss. Due to playing in the early game this week, Green Bay will have nine full days off until its next contest Nov. 25 in Minnesota. The remaining three healthy tight ends on the roster -- Lance Kendricks, Marcedes Lewis and Robert Tonyan -- would all likely benefit from slight upticks in snaps if Graham is in fact forced to miss game action.

Kroft (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Kroft has yet to resume practicing since fracturing his right foot Oct. 7 against the Dolphins, so it comes as little surprise that he'll be sidelined for a fifth straight game. With Kroft out of the picture for another week, Matthew Lengel is expected to act as the top backup to starting tight end C.J. Uzomah, who has been handling the overwhelming share of the offensive snaps at the position for more than a month.

Lewis played 10 snaps in Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Seahawks but didn't draw any targets.

Lewis caught a pass in both of the previous two games but was shut out in the box score in Week 11. While the 34-year-old has worked as the Packers' third tight end all season, his role could grow if the thumb injury that fellow tight end Jimmy Graham suffered Thursday forces an absence. Lance Kendricks would be first in line to replace Graham in the starting lineup in such a scenario, while Lewis would likely serve as Kendricks' top understudy.

The thumb injury Graham suffered in Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Seahawks is "feared to be serious," Mike Silver of NFL.com reports.

Few details regarding Graham's setback have been revealed, but he was not able to return to the contest after suffering the injury and it appears he could miss more time. Those with Graham on their fantasy squads will at least want to start considering other options at tight end. If Graham's injury does indeed cost him more action, all three of Green Bay's other tight ends -- Lance Kendricks, Marcedes Lewis and Robert Tonyan -- would have a chance to be more involved on offense.

Vannett caught one of two targets for 17 yards in Thursday's 27-24 win over the Packers.

Vannett's one reception landed him a yard short of the goal line and running back Chris Carson punched it in on the next play. This marked the third time in four games Vannett logged just one catch, a trend that places him on the fringe in most fantasy formats.

Tonyan brought in his sole target for a 54-yard touchdown in the Packers' 27-24 loss to the Seahawks on Thursday.

The 24-year-old tight end ensured his first career catch was a memorable one, as he made a scoring grab late in the first quarter on a play where Aaron Rodgers bought plenty of extra time with his scrambling ability. While he's been stuck at the bottom of the depth chart all season, Tonyan could bump up a notch if the thumb injury that forced Jimmy Graham from Thursday's contest turns out to be serious enough to cause a multi-game absence.

Graham (thumb) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Seahawks.

Graham jammed his thumb in Seattle player's facemask while blocking for a screen pass late in the second quarter and went back to the locker room after not being able to fit his glove on his hand. Before exiting the contest, he recorded one reception for 13 yards. Look for more updates on his status to come next week when the Packers resume practice.

Graham is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Seahawks with a thumb injury.

Graham appeared to get his hand caught in an opposing player's facemask while blocking for a screen pass late in the second quarter. If the veteran tight end remains out, expect Lance Kendricks and Robert Tonyan, who already has a 54-yard touchdown reception to his name in Thursday's contest, to see a larger role in the passing game.

Kroft (foot) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Kroft hasn't been officially ruled out for Sunday's game in Baltimore, but with back-to-back absences at practice Wednesday and Thursday, it appears safe to conclude he won't be available this weekend. The 26-year-old has missed the Bengals' past four contests, allowing C.J. Uzomah to seize control of the starting tight end role following the season-ending injury to Tyler Eifert (ankle).

Thomas caught his only target for one yard during Sunday's 41-10 win over the Jets while seeing action on 41 percent of the Bills' offensive snaps. He also completed a 15-yard pass on a fake punt.

The trick play was a thing of beauty and certainly contributed to the big win, but Thomas didn't have much production beyond that. Neither he nor Jason Croom (no catches) took advantage of starter Charles Clay being shelved with a hamstring injury, as the Bills simply spread Clay's usual modest targets elsewhere in the offense. The Bills are taking a good look at many of their younger players in what's turned out to be a rebuilding season, so Thomas will continue to have a small role even if Clay returns to action following the team's Week 11 bye. That role won't yield more than a few catches here and there, however.