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Daniels (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

It marks the fourth straight game Daniels has missed due to the hamstring injury. He's been limited in practice each of the past two weeks, but with the Colts' next game not until Dec. 23 against the Ravens, Daniels could be closer to full health by that point.

Graham (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's walk-through, Michael-Shawn Dugar of SeattlePI.com reports.

Graham typically doesn't practice to kick off any given week, but only the more seriously injured Seahawks were non-participants Wednesday. There's a chance Graham will be held out of a true practice if one is held Thursday or Friday. Look for Graham -- who was held without a reception in the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars -- to bounce back Sunday against a Rams defense that allowed him to compile six catches (on eight targets) for 37 yards and one touchdown back in Week 5.

Henry (calf) returned to a full practice Wednesday.

Henry is thus on track to suit up Saturday against the Chiefs. He's established himself as a more reliable high-end option at tight end over his last three outings, hauling in 16 passes (on 20 targets) for 207 yards and two scores.

Kroft didn't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

Though Kroft was on the field for 45 of 54 offensive snaps in the Bengals' Week 14 loss to the Bears, he didn't catch a pass in the contest. That's two straight quiet outings for the tight end, who looks like a touchdown-dependent dart Sunday against the Vikings, that is if he's able bounce back quickly from this hamstring issue.

Njoku was limited at practice Wednesday with foot and wrist injuries, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

After recording a career-high 74 receiving yards and a touchdown in Week 13 against the Chargers, Njoku had a disappointing follow-up effort in Sunday's overtime loss to the Packers, hauling in just one reception for three yards. It appears he may have gotten nicked up in the contest as well, though neither injury is believed to be anything overly significant. Njoku is officially listed as third on the Browns' depth chart at tight end, but he and Seth DeValve are the clear top pass-catching options at the position, despite the blocking-minded Randall Telfer being listed ahead of them in the pecking order.

Ertz (concussion) practiced in full Wednesday.

Injuries have plagued Ertz during the second half of the season, forcing two absences and only one outing with more than 25 yards in five chances to suit up. Earlier Wednesday, he received clearance from the concussion protocol, so he'll turn his focus to preparing for Sunday's road matchup with the Giants, who he torched for eight catches, 55 yards and one touchdown back in Week 3.

Ertz was cleared from the league's concussion protocol Wednesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Ertz was close to taking the field ahead of Sunday's eventual win over the Rams before ultimately being ruled inactive, but his clearance from the concussion protocol puts him on track to return to action Week 15 against the Giants. Though the Eagles churned out three touchdowns from their tight ends last week (two from Trey Burton, one from Brent Celek), Ertz, who will participate in Wednesday's practice, will likely take back the bulk of the snaps at the position upon his return to game action.

Graham was held without a catch on two targets in the Seahawks' loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

It was the first time since 2014 Graham went without a reception and just the fourth time in his career he was shut out when targeted. The Seattle offense took more than a half to get going in Week 14, but it's still surprising Russell Wilson couldn't get Graham more involved. To make matters worse, Graham had a bad drop in the fourth quarter to hurt the team's comeback effort.

Henry (calf) was limited in practice Tuesday.

Henry appeared on the practice report after logging 43 snaps in Sunday's win over the Redskins. The tight end has been limited in practices earlier this season but has never missed a game. Should he miss any time, veteran Antonio Gates would likely see increased offensive reps.

Kroft did not see a target during Sunday's 33-7 loss to Chicago.

It wasn't as if Kroft was glued to the bench. He saw the field for 45 of Cincinnati's 54 offensive plays. This is probably a continuation of the Rutgers product's diminished role in the offense. The Bengals have focused throws to A.J. Green and Brandon LaFell, who saw 18 targets combined Sunday. Kroft, meanwhile, has two or fewer catches in five of his last six games. Hop off this wagon while you still can.