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Kittle (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Considered a game-time decision for the regular-season opener, Kittle ultimately played 54 of 57 offensive snaps and caught five of six targets for 27 yards in the loss to the Panthers. With no setback reported after the game, he should be ready for another hefty workload Week 2 in Seattle. The matchup is as tough as it gets, but Kittle's Week 1 usage suggests he'll at least have some opportunities.

Tomlinson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Tomlinson started Week 1 against the Bills and caught both of his targets for 25 yards prior to exiting due to an ankle injury. With Austin Seferian-Jenkins suspended for one more game, Will Tye could get the Week 2 start a tight end if Tomlinson isn't available to face the Raiders.

Uzomah (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Texans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Uzomah's Week 2 status will be verified in advance of Thursday's 8:25 p.m. EDT kickoff, but he's off the fantasy radar for now, given the solid health of top tight end Tyler Eifert. Uzomah logged 25 catches for 234 yards and a touchdown in 10 games for the Bengals last season.

Derby reeled in all three of his targets for 34 yards in Monday's win over the Chargers.

There was some concern about Derby during the preseason as he slipped to third on the depth chart. It didn't matter once the lights came on as he led the Broncos' tight ends in targets Monday. Given his ability to play inside and outside in formations and his rapport with Trevor Siemian dating back to late last year, expect Derby to be Denver's top receiving threat at tight end this season.

Hodges (head) was waived by the Vikings off injured reserve Tuesday after both sides reached an injury settlement, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Hodges was waived/injured by the club during final roster cuts prior to Week 1, and he reverted to the IR. He now is free to find a new opportunity once he fully recovers from his head injury.

Kroft had one catch for five yards on 12 offensive snaps in Week 1 against the Ravens.

As long as Tyler Eifert is healthy, and usually even when he is not, Kroft is primarily a blocking tight end with a very low chance of making even a modest fantasy impact.

Lewis was targeted twice but did not register a catch in the Jaguars' Week 1 win over Houston.

As expected, Lewis was not a major part of the game plan, as the Jaguars employed a thoroughly run-heavy approach. While he could have some utility as a red-zone target, Lewis does not project to hold much fantasy value this season, despite the Jaguars moving on from Julius Thomas.

Uzomah (ankle) was a full participant in practice Tuesday, Jay Morrison of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Uzomah took part in the Bengals' walkthrough without issue Monday, so his involvement in full practice Tuesday suggests he won't be at any risk of missing Thursday's tilt with the Texans. The ankle injury kept him out of action in the Week 1 loss to the Ravens, but Uzomah wouldn't have been in line for many snaps on offense anyway with Tyler Eifert and Tyler Kroft representing the clear top two options on the depth chart at tight end.

Henry was shut out by the Broncos in Week 1 while playing 23 of the Chargers' 59 offensive snaps Monday night.

By comparison, the Chargers utilized Antonio Gates on 39 snaps, while Gates was targeted three times and Henry was not targeted at all. Although he was a non-factor in the season opener, Henry followed up his impressive output as a rookie in 2016 with a strong training camp this summer, and he'll look to rebound against the Dolphins when the Chargers return home in Week 2.

McGrath (knee) is inactive for Monday's season opener against the Broncos.

McGrath, who's bouncing back from a sprained knee, was initially tabbed as questionable to play after being a limited participant in practice all week. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 2 when the Chargers take on the Dolphins.