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Jimmy Graham TE | NO
Seahawks' Jimmy Graham: Full practice Thursday
Graham (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio KJR reports.
Graham has avoided the final injury report of the week since Week 4, yet he's posted just one 100-yard effort in five contests in the meantime. Nevertheless, he remains in the top tier of tight ends, which he'll try to uphold Sunday against an Eagles defense that has given up a mere 5.3 YPT and two touchdowns to the position in nine games this season.
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C.J. Uzomah TE | PHI
Bengals' C.J. Uzomah: Limited in practice Thursday
Uzomah was limited in practice Thursday due to a calf injury.
The specifics of the injury remain relatively unknown, as the tight end was left off of the injury report Wednesday. Uzomah was previously dealing with an ankle injury that sidelined him for a couple of weeks earlier in the season, but it's unclear if the injuries have any relation. Look for more updates to come as kickoff nears. Currently holding the No. 3 spot on the depth chart, Uzomah doesn't figure to have a major fantasy role, especially with Tyler Eifert (knee) returning to full strength.
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Zach Ertz TE | WAS
Eagles' Zach Ertz: No practice Thursday
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.
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Jimmy Graham TE | NO
Seahawks' Jimmy Graham: No practice Wednesday
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.
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Vince Mayle TE | BAL
Cowboys' Vince Mayle: Promoted to active roster
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.
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Zach Ertz TE | WAS
Eagles' Zach Ertz: Limited Wednesday
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.
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A.J. Derby TE | MIA
Broncos' A.J. Derby: Snatches two passes
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.
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Geoff Swaim TE | CLE
Cowboys' Geoff Swaim: Will undergo surgery Thursday
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.
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Travis Kelce TE | KC
Chiefs' Travis Kelce: Finishes with quiet day against Panthers
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.