NFL Player News

Ertz (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Taking a seat one day removed from a limited practice would typically raise alarm bells, but Ertz noted he's "confident" that he'll be able to suit up Sunday in Seattle. While his words should be taken with a grain of salt, his workload and listing on Friday's injury report will shed light on his Week 11 availability.

Graham (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Graham has missed the occasional practice this season as the Seahawks manage his non-game day workload, which has so far worked wonders. While he's reached the end zone just three times in nine contests, he's matched his career best of 14.1 YPC and has notched three 100-yard efforts. With Russell Wilson starting to trust his legs and Graham alike, the tight end should continue to be a consistent option in fantasy circles.

Mayle was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

In the wake of TE Geoff Swaim's (pectoral) placement on injured reserve Wednesday, Mayle was called to the active roster in order to serve in an H-back type of role. However, it isn't clear how much playing time he'll be afforded right off the bat with Jason Witten and Gavin Escobar available to serve in similar functions.

Swaim (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Swaim sustained a season-ending pectoral injury in Sunday's victory over the Steelers. Only Jason Witten and Gavin Escobar remain as healthy options at tight end.

Ertz (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Afflicted by various injuries throughout his career, Ertz's listing of a hamstring issue is a first. The fourth-year tight end has been able to brush off most ailments, though, suiting up for 54 of a possible 57 games to date. Ertz has been coming along of late, corralling 14 of 15 passes for 152 yards over the last two games.

Derby nabbed two of four targets for 22 yards in Sunday's win over New Orleans.

The catches were Derby's first as a Bronco and both helped convert third downs. Head coach Gary Kubiak has spoken highly of Derby and the fact that starting tight end Virgil Green has offered little in the passing game and the Broncos have struggled to come up with viable targets behind Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders all play into a potential expanded role for Derby coming out of Denver's bye.

Swaim (pectoral) will undergo surgery Thursday and is expected to be out for four months, Kate Hairopoulos of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Swaim suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the Steelers and now it appears as if the remainder of his season could be in jeopardy. The Cowboys will only have two healthy tight ends on the active roster in Jason Witten and Gavin Escobar, so look for the team to possibly bring on a free agent sometime this week.

Kelce caught just three passes for 31 yards on six targets in Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Kelce continues to post fluctuating numbers on a weekly basis, displaying that even he isn't immune to the Chiefs' inconsistent passing game. With Jeremy Maclin (groin) unavailable Sunday, Kelce appeared the likely candidate to receive increased looks, but it was Tyreek Hill who wound up benefiting most. The 27-year-old tight end will look to get back on track next Sunday against a lackluster Tampa Bay pass defense.

Swaim is expected to undergo surgery on a torn pectoral muscle at some point this week, Brandon George of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Swaim did not hold much stock as Jason Witten's backup but provided blocking assistance for the team's highly effective ground game in two-tight end sets. A return this season is seemingly doubtful given that surgery is imminent. Gavin Escobar is in line to fill in as the team's backup tight end.

Lewis had three catches on four targets for negative-one yard in Sunday's loss to Houston.

While Lewis was technically designated as a starter Sunday, his workload remained minimal, as he failed to reach the end zone for the seventh straight week. Julius Thomas is still the tight end to own in Jacksonville, though even he has not been consistently reliable, especially in weeks when he fails to reach paydirt.