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Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis took a small step forward Thursday, as he was able to practice on a limited basis. Lewis had been sidelined by a calf injury prior, and is hoping to progress enough to play in Week 3 against the Seahawks.

Texans tight end Garrett Graham suffered a setback Thursday, as he was unable to practice due to a hip injury. He had been able to practice in full Wednesday, and it is not clear whether this is expected to limit him in Week 3 against the Ravens.

"He got a hip pointer about a few weeks ago, missed a little time in practice in the preseason and his hip got sore on him," head coach Gary Kubiak told HoustonTexans.com. "He took all of the reps in practice yesterday and his hip got sore on him."

Kubiak hopes Graham can return to practice Friday, and his status for Sunday's game will be determined then. 

The Chiefs are missing two of their tight ends for Week 3 against the Eagles, as both Anthony Fasano (ankle) and Travis Kelce (knee) are both inactive for Thursday's game. The Chiefs have just one healthy tight end remaining on the roster. 

The Eagles revealed their inactives for Week 3 against the Chiefs Thursday, and they feature just one injured player, in offensive lineman Dennis Kelly (back). The other six players listed are: quarterback Matt Barkley, defensive backs Jordan Poyer and Roc Carmichael, offensive linemen Matt Tobin and Dennis Kelly (back), defensive lineman Damion Square and tight end Emil Igwenagu. 

Patriots tight end Zach Sudfeld was a full participant in practice Wednesday, as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Sudfeld was unable to play last week, but will hope to return in Week 3 against the Buccaneers Sunday. 

Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis was unable to practice Wednesday, as he continues to recover from a calf injury. Lewis is still hoping to play in Week 3 against the Seahawks.

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew hasn't produced very much thus far this season with just five catches for 38 yards and no scores after two games. He might have better luck against the Redskins in Washington Week 3.

Pettigrew, who is one of four NFL tight ends with at least 200 catches since 2010, will be taking on a Redskins team allowing the ninth-most Fantasy points per game to opposing TEs this season. Brent Celek of the Eagles and Jermichael Finley of the Packers each scored against Washington the last two weeks.

While a touchdown is a possibility, Pettigrew hasn't done much this year and the Lions have other weapons that will look to take advantage of Washington's porous defense to this point. Consider Pettigrew just a low-end option for Sunday's game.

Chiefs tight end Anthony Fasano (ankle) did not practice Wednesday and was listed as doubtful for Thursday's game (Week 3) at Philadelphia. Backup tight end Travis Kelce (knee) was limited in practice and listed as questionable, so the Chiefs are down to Sean McGrath and Kevin Brock as the only healthy tight ends.

Colts coach Chuck Pagano announced Wednesday tight end Dwayne Allen is headed to injured reserve since he will need season-ending hip surgery. 

"Dwayne Allen is a tough, tough kid, but once got evaluated by the doctors and what needed to be done for the long term, this is right," Pagano said.

Chiefs tight end Anthony Fasano (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, while tight end Travis Kelce (knee) was limited. Kansas City visits the Eagles on Thursday.