Tonges suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's contest against the Jaguars, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Tonges stayed down on the turf early in the first quarter and eventually visited the sideline tent before the 49ers touched on the nature of the injury. For as long as Tonges is sidelined, Luke Farrell and Brayden Willis will handle TE duties with George Kittle (hamstring) logging the third of at least four absences that are required while he's on injured reserve.

Hockenson recorded four receptions on five targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Steelers.

Hockenson wasn't targeted until just before halftime and didn't make his first catch until the Vikings' first drive of the fourth quarter. However, he saw plenty of opportunity in short areas of the field in the final 10 minutes of the game as Minnesota attempted to rally from a two-score deficit. Though Hockenson ended up with a respectable line on five targets, Jordan Addison's return predictably appears to have cut into his target volume.

Loveland (hip) is listed as inactive Sunday in Las Vegas.

Loveland made an early departure from last Sunday's win against the Cowboys due to a hip injury that didn't allow him to practice until Friday, when he was limited and given a questionable designation. He began to trend in the wrong direction for Week 4 after Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Saturday afternoon that Loveland wasn't expected to be available Sunday, which now has been confirmed. Cole Kmet (groin) is poised to handle most of the TE reps Sunday, with Durham Smythe and Stephen Carlson in reserve roles. Meanwhile, Loveland's next chance to suit up is Monday, Oct. 13 at Washington following a Week 5 bye.

Likely (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Likely, who underwent a procedure during training camp to address a small fracture in his foot, missed the Ravens' first three games, but after upgrading to full practice participation Friday, the tight end was deemed questionable for Sunday's contest. In his return to the mix against Kansas City, Likely will bolster a Baltimore TE corps that also includes Mark Andrews -- who is on the heels of recording a 6-91-2 line on six targets Week 3 -- and Charlie Kolar. In that context, it remains to be seen what Likely's volume will be out of the gate, but as the season progresses, there should opportunities for both Andrews and Likely to produce in Baltimore's offense.

Ferguson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Colts.

The rookie second-round pick played four offensive snaps over the first two games of the season -- with all of those coming in Week 2 -- but Ferguson will be a healthy scratch for a second consecutive contest after both Tyler Higbee (hip) and Colby Parkinson (shoulder) cleared injury designations. Ferguson's next chance to garner active status comes in a Week 5 Thursday night clash against the 49ers.

Mallory (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Rams.

The third-year tight end has yet to garner active status this season through four games. Mallory is a clear No. 4 on the depth chart for the time being, slotting in behind star first-round rookie Tyler Warren and veterans Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree.

Parkinson (shoulder) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Colts, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

The journeyman tight end will once again play through the nagging shoulder issue that dates back to Week 1 and cost him one game already this season. Despite his active status, Parkinson looks to be slotted in at No. 3 on the depth chart at the moment, with Davis Allen having seemingly surpassed him for the job of primary backup to Tyler Higbee (hip).

Higbee (hip) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Colts, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

The veteran tight end had put in a full session Wednesday before apparently suffering a hip injury in Thursday's practice and then missing Friday's session, an absence head coach Sean McVay termed a veteran rest day. Higbee indeed will be in uniform Sunday and attempt to get more mileage out of his No. 1 tight end role, which thus far this season has only netted a 4-37-0 line on six targets over three games.

Franks is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders due to an arm injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Franks appeared to suffer the injury in the first quarter during coverage on a kickoff. He's mostly served on special teams this season, but if Franks doesn't return, then Charlie Woerner and Teagan Quitoriano would be the two healthy backup tight ends behind Kyle Pitts the rest of the way.

Tremble is expected to serve as Carolina's starting tight end in Sunday's game against New England, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Ja'Tavion Sanders is inactive for Week 4 after injuring his ankle in last Sunday's win over the Falcons, so Tremble should see the bulk of the reps at tight end for Carolina once again. Following Sanders' early exit in the Week 3 victory, Tremble logged a season-high 57 percent snap share and finished with two catches for 16 yards on two targets.