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Graham (knee) practiced fully throughout the week and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Los Angeles, Liz Mathews of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

While his availability isn't in any doubt, Graham may have a limited role for a second straight game. He played just 17 of 82 offensive snaps Week 1 against Miami, catching his lone target for an 11-yard gain while predictably taking a backseat to Doug Baldwin in Seattle's aerial attack.

Vannett (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Los Angeles, Liz Mathews of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Unable to practice all week, Vannett will begin his career with a second consecutive absence. Once healthy, the third-round rookie will likely just serve as depth behind Jimmy Graham and Luke Willson, though he could get some snaps as a blocker.

Pruitt (knee) will not play in the Vikings' Week 2 tilt against the Packers.

Pruitt did not practice at all this week, as he's still in recovery from a preseason knee injury. Rhett Ellison projects as starting TE Kyle Rudolph's primary backup.

Ertz (ribs/shoulder) is not practicing Friday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

While Ertz hasn't been ruled out for Monday against the Bears, comments made by head coach Doug Pederson earlier in the week suggested the tight end is unlikely to play. Pederson stressed that Ertz's injury comes with the possibility of long-term complications, which means the 25-year-old will need medical clearance in order to suit up, even though he was able to play through the pain in Sunday's win over the Browns. If Ertz is unavailable, Brent Celek will likely play the vast majority of offensive snaps, with Trey Burton potentially also taking on a larger role. The Eagles might use three-wide formations more often than usual to account for Ertz's absence.

Dray (ankle) has been listed as active for Thursday's Week 2 contest against the Jets.

Dray was limited in practice during the week, which put his status into question for the Bills' Thursday night game. Though he's active, he's still the second option at tight end to Charles Clay and likely won't have much fantasy value.

Coach Doug Pederson relayed that Ertz -- who is dealing with a rib issue and did not practice Thursday -- has "progressed well'" and "is feeling better," Philly.com reports.

While Pederson has thus far declined to rule Ertz out for Monday night's game against the Bears, it's telling that as of Thursday he referred to the tight end as week-to-week. If Ertz is held out Monday, or limited by his rib injury, fellow TE Brent Celek would be in line for added Week 2 targets.

Ertz (ribs) will not participate in Thursday's practice.

Ertz will sit out Thursday due to the rib injury he suffered in last week's victory over the Browns. He is considered week-to-week and may be forced to sit out Monday's game against the Bears, but head coach Doug Pederson said Ertz has not been ruled out just yet. Brent Celek figures to be more active in Week 2 if Ertz is unable to go.

Vannett (ankle) was not a participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of Seahawks.com reports.

Vannett was diagnosed with an ankle sprain on Aug. 21. The rookie third-rounder was unable to practice last week before ultimately being ruled out for Week 1. When healthy, Vannett figures to add depth at tight end.

Graham (knee) practiced fully Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

A full practice participant last week, Graham was a distant second to Luke Willson in terms of snaps (17 versus 64), which equated to a measly 21 percent of those on offense. The lack of usage explains Graham's single target, which he hauled in for an 11-yard gain. Considering he's less than a year removed from a torn patellar tendon, a fair amount of time may have to pass before he even approaches a snap count worthy of ownership. In the meantime, Willson appears poised to fill the Seahawks' starting TE spot.

Manhertz was not on Wednesday's injury report.

Manhertz was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Raiders in the Saints' season opener, but he could be in line to suit up Week 2 against the Giants with fellow tight end potentially dealing with high ankle sprain. Either way, Coby Fleener is the top dog at tight end in quarterback Drew Brees' offense.