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Gray (calf) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

The tight end was limited in Wednesday's session but was back on the field in full force Thursday. Gray has a chance to see expanded reps alongside Dion Sims this week with Jordan Cameron (concussion) not expected to play Sunday against the Steelers.

Donnell (concussion) logged a full practice Thursday.

Jumping from limited to full in the first two practices of the week indicates that Donnell has proceeded through the league's protocol for head injuries. If he's indeed completed the program, he'll serve as the Giants' starting tight end Sunday versus the Ravens.

Vannett (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of Seahawks.com reports.

The rookie has yet to make his NFL debut, as he has been dealing with an ankle injury he suffered in Week 2 of the preseason. However, his full participation in Wednesday's practice seems to imply he is trending in the right direction for Sunday's matchup with Falcons.

Amaro (shoulder) was not listed on the Titans' injury report Wednesday.

Amaro was held out of last week's action against Dolphins, but his return to the practice field bodes well for his likelihood of playing this weekend.

Lewis (hip) practiced fully Wednesday.

Lewis is thus on track to play Sunday against the Bears, but his fantasy upside this week is limited by the anticipated return to action of fellow TE Julius Thomas.

Uzomah (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

As Sunday's game against the Patriots approaches, Uzomah's availability retains a level of interest in deeper fantasy formats due to the fact that fellow TE Tyler Eifert is in danger of missing his sixth straight game this weekend.

Donnell (concussion) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Still a resident of the concussion protocol, Donnell was contained a non-contact practice to kick off Week 6 prep, according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY. Donnell will have two more practices to show that the malady is behind him but is trending in the correct direction for active status Sunday versus the Ravens.

Higbee did not record a catch in Sunday's loss to the Bills.

Higbee caught one of four targets for two yards in Week 1 and has still yet to match those totals in the following four games combined. Week 5 included a season high 33 offensive snaps, but no improvement in the stat box. The Rams passing offense has run through the receivers so far this season, with Kenny Britt and Tavon Austin taking up 51 percent of the targets. As the No. 2 tight end behind Lance Kendricks, the odds aren't in Higbee's favor to see much in terms of improvement.

Donnell is expected to clear concussion protocol and return to practice Wednesday, Newsday's Art Stapleton reports.

Donnell didn't practice last week and missed Sunday's loss to the Packers, allowing Will Tye to get the start at tight end. With Donnell on track for a Week 6 return against the Ravens, the Giants will likely go back to splitting work between the two tight ends -- an arrangement that makes it difficult to rely on either for production. Further complicating matters, sixth-round rookie Jerell Adams could also be in the mix for a few snaps and targets, after catching two passes for 27 yards in Sunday's loss.

Kroft caught three passes (on three targets) for 29 yards in Sunday's loss to Dallas.

Kroft hadn't even been targeted since Week 2, but he got back on the ledger late in the Week 5 loss. He's still not fantasy-relevant, but he could continue to get more snaps while Tyler Eifert struggles to return.