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With Gates (hamstring) doubtful to play Sunday, Henry could be in line for another start.

Considering Gates did not practice at all this week, it seems likely the veteran tight end will be unavailable Sunday, opening the door for Henry to pick up a second consecutive start. The 2016 second-round pick caught all five of his targets for 72 yards last week against the Colts, and could see even juicier fantasy numbers against the Saints if Gates is unable to play Sunday as expected.

Vannett (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in New York, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio KJR reports.

Vannett returned to practice Wednesday after an extended absence, and while he's clearly making progress, his NFL debut may have to wait another week. However, he could serve as the No. 2 tight end if he suits up, as Jimmy Graham (back/knee) is also listed as questionable.

Graham (knee/back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio KJR reports.

Previously listed on the injury report due to his surgically-repaired knee, Graham missed Thursday's practice with a new back injury, casting his Sunday availability into question. Another update will be available when the Seahawks release Friday's practice participation information.

Uzomah caught four of five targets for 45 yards in Thursday's 22-7 win over the Dolphins.

The second-year pro was actually only behind A.J. Green in team receiving yardage on the night, and tied with Brandon LaFell for second-most receptions as well. Uzomah was technically behind Tyler Kroft on the depth chart in Week 3, but saw all the tight end targets Thursday and capitalized on all but one of them. Uzomah has been serviceable in Tyler Eifert's (ankle) stead, but the latter is reportedly expected to return for the Bengals' Week 5 tilt versus the Cowboys according to Geoff Hobson of the team's official site.

Graham (knee/back) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Just as Graham appeared to establish himself as a viable option for Russell Wilson (ankle/knee), the tight end was unable to practice Thursday due to an undisclosed back injury. Graham is expected to be a key target for the hobbling Wilson, whose lack of mobility have the potential to guarantee sustained looks for the foreseeable future. The Seahawks will wait out Friday's practice to learn of Graham's potential to play in Week 4, but a fog currently hangs over his status.

Kroft will serve as the Bengals' starting tight end Thursday versus the Dolphins, Paul Dehner Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Cincinnati will once again be without No. 1 tight end Tyler Eifert (ankle), who logged limited practices all week but will nonetheless wait to make his season debut. Kroft is thus making his third start in a row, but the first two weren't exactly productive. After hauling in three of four passes for 35 yards in Week 2 at Pittsburgh, he emerged from Sunday's loss to the Broncos without a target to his name.

Pruitt (knee) was a full participant in practice on Thursday.

After missing Week 3's win over the Panthers, Pruitt seems likely to make his season debut this Sunday after logging a full practice on Thursday. The tight end is listed as the No. 3 option on the depth chart, meaning he probably won't play an instrumental role in the offensive game plan. However, he could find himself in a contributing role special teams to start his season.

Vannett (ankle) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Vannett has now been limited in two straight practices, which is a sign that he is making progress with his recovery from an ankle sprain. When he does return to game action, he will sit behind Jimmy Graham and Luke Willson at tight end and is unlikely to make any kind of fantasy impact.

Graham (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports.

Graham has slowly but surely increased his comfort within the offense through three games, culminating with six catches (on nine targets) for 100 yards and one touchdown this past Sunday against the 49ers. The development may be tied to putting last year's torn patellar tendon further in the rearview mirror, but San Francisco's defense has allowed the second-most yards (248) to opposing tight ends this season. With another friendly matchup on top in Week 4 -- the Jets have conceded a 71-percent catch rate to TE -- Graham is poised for back-to-back relevant outings.

The Cardinals placed Niklas (wrist) on injured reserve Tuesday, the team's official site reports.

Each team is able to activate one player from injured reserve under new league rules, but the Cardinals are unlikely to do so with Niklas, who is slated for at least four months of rehab on his wrist, according to Mike Jurecki of FOX Sports 910 Phoenix. In any case, Niklas wasn't making inroads on starting tight end Darren Fells and recorded precisely no yards on his sole catch this season. In a corresponding move, Ifeanyi Momah was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.