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Graham (knee/thumb) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

After a veritable veteran's day off Wednesday, albeit due to knee and thumb injuries, Graham returned Thursday with a cap on his practice reps. If he follows the typical progression from his first season in Green Bay, he'll be a full participant Friday and head into the weekend without a designation. Unfortunately, his production has waned down the stretch, with 20 catches (on 30 targets) for 190 yards in seven games since his last TD in Week 9.

Tomlinson underwent surgery on his foot after dropping a weight on it Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Tomlinson was placed on IR earlier Thursday, but the injury was previously undisclosed. The 26-year-old apparently had lacerations on multiple toes and wouldn't have been able to play Sunday against the Patriots, prompting the move. Jordan Leggett should serve as the team's No. 2 tight end in Week 17, and the Jets also signed Clive Walford to bolster their depth at the position.

Njoku (knee) turned in a full practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The unrestricted practice clears the way for Njoku to play in Sunday's season finale against the Ravens. In the Browns' previous matchup with Baltimore in Week 5, Njoku drew double-digit targets for one of two times all season, parlaying his 10 looks into six receptions for 69 yards.

Paulsen (knee/ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Paulsen began the week as a limited practice participant from the knee and ankle issues that have plagued him for most of December. Assuming the 31-year-old avoids a setback Friday, he should be good to go for Sunday's season finale at Tampa Bay.

Hollister (hamstring) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Hollister has missed six games due to injury this season and was a healthy scratch for another. The second-year pro has not been targeted since Week 10 and only played on special teams during Sunday's 24-12 win over the Bills. If Hollister is unable to suit up for New England's season finale against the Jets, the Patriots' offense will likely remain unaffected.

Tomlinson (undisclosed) has been placed on IR.

In a corresponding move, the Jets signed fellow tight end Clive Walford to serve as a depth option in Week 17. Tomlinson, thus finishes the 2018 season with eight catches (on 14 targets) for 72 yards in 15 games working behind Chris Herndon.

Graham (thumb/knee) is participating in Thursday's practice, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Graham's presence at practice implies that his absence from the first session of the week Wednesday was likely a result of routine maintenance for his lingering knee issue and fractured left thumb. Neither injury has prevented Graham from playing this season, and the limited snap counts initially caused by the broken thumb are no longer a concern either. That said, Graham hasn't been the fantasy asset of old in first season in Green Bay and has seen his value depreciate in the second half of the campaign. He's reached 50 receiving yards on just two occasions since Week 9 and has scored only once over that span.

Seals-Jones didn't practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.

It's been a tough go for Seals-Jones over the last week. After enduring a bout with food poisoning, he gained clearance to play in Sunday's loss to the Rams, only to last five offensive snaps before a stinger ended his day. Seals-Jones has a pair of practices remaining to prove his health, but an absence in the season finale against Seattle would allow Jermaine Gresham and John Phillips to pick up snaps at tight end.

Paulsen (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Paulsen's status remains largely up in the air at the moment, but perhaps more clarity will surface as Sunday inches closer. Look for Eric Saubert to slide into the No. 2 tight end spot if Paulsen can't give it a go.

Vannett caught both of his targets for 11 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-31 victory over the Chiefs.

Vannett gave the Seahawks the lead shortly before halftime, taking a Russell Wilson dump-off pass for the one-yard touchdown. It snapped a five-game scoreless streak for Vannett, who has been slightly less productive than veteran Ed Dickson over the past six weeks. During that span, Vannett has accounted for 74 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions, while Dickson has logged 10 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns.