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Johnson (foot) was limited in Friday's practice but does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Johnson and Foster Moreau (shoulder) both will be available for Sunday's road matchup against New York, though both have had caps on their practice reps leading up to Week 14 action. With Taysom Hill (knee) out for the season due to an ACL tear, Johnson and Moreau appear in line to split tight end reps for the Saints, roles that figure to provide both members of the duo with increased fantasy upside.

Kincaid (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Rams.

Kincaid made an early exit Week 10 at Indianapolis due to a knee injury and wasn't able to practice until this week, when he strung together three consecutive limited sessions. He thus has a chance to end his absence at two games, something that'll be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. If Kincaid is inhibited or inactive this weekend, Dawson Knox again would handle most of the TE reps for the Bills.

Goedert (knee) isn't practicing Friday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni used the term "week to week" after Goedert was forced out of last Sunday's win over the Ravens. The tight end's continued absence from practice is another hint Grant Calcaterra will fill in as the starter this Sunday agains Carolina.

Sanders (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Philadelphia after being a full practice participant Friday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said after Friday's practice that he expects Sanders to play, per Joe Person of The Athletic. The rookie missed Week 13 after taking a hard hit Week 12, pausing a run of strong form in which he'd caught nine of 10 targets for 144 yards and a TD over the span of two and a half games. Sanders has been one of Carolina's more productive pass catchers on a per-route basis this year, but he's only been a full-time starter in the absence of fellow tight end Tommy Tremble, who currently is healthy.

Kraft brought in three of five targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions on Thursday night.

Kraft was second in receptions, tied for second in targets and was third in receiving yards for the Packers on a night when Jordan Love only completed 12 passes. The versatile tight end has demonstrated a knack for rattling off chunk plays throughout the season, and he recorded his sixth catch of 20-plus yards Thursday with a 21-yard grab. Kraft also tallied his career-high seventh touchdown on a 12-yard catch that capped off Green Bay's first second-half drive, and he should have opportunities to make an impact again during a Week 15 road matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday night, Dec. 15.

LaPorta brought in five of seven targets for 54 yards in the Lions' 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday night.

LaPorta tied multiple teammates for second in receptions and finished as the runner-up in receiving yards to Jameson Williams on the night. The talented tight end also matched Tim Patrick for second in targets during what was one of LaPorta's busiest games yet this season. The catch total was LaPorta's second highest of 2024, and the targets qualified as a new season high, sending him into a Week 15 home showdown against the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 15 with plenty of momentum.

Morris (shoulder/groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session.

Morris was estimated as a limited participant during Wednesday's walkthrough, and the 25-year-old tight end remained restricted during Thursday's practice. He will likely be able to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams if he is able to log a full practice Friday. Morris caught his lone target for 14 yards while playing 38 snaps (23 on offense, 15 on special teams) during the Bills' Week 13 win over the 49ers. Morris has seen a significant uptick in offensive snaps over the Bills' last three games due to Dalton Kincaid (knee) being sidelined.

Ferguson (concussion) practiced in full Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

This marks Ferguson's first official practice since he sustained a concussion in the first quarter of a Week 11 loss to the Texans. With an uncapped session under his belt Thursday, he appears to be closing in on emerging from the protocol for head injuries, but it's unclear yet if he's gained clearance from an independent neurologist. In any case, Ferguson has plenty of time to do so ahead of Monday's game against the Bengals.

Moreau (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Both Moreau and Juwan Johnson (foot) have operated with a cap on their practice reps so far this week, so Friday's injury report will reveal who among the duo may be cleared ahead of the weekend. Neither player has missed a game this season, but if one of them does sit for a Week 14 clash with the Giants, undrafted rookie Dallin Holker could see his first NFL snaps.

Johnson (foot) was limited in practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Both Johnson and Foster Moreau (shoulder) have had a cap on their practice reps so far this week, so Friday's injury report will be key for determining who among the duo may be cleared ahead of the weekend. Neither player has missed a game this season, but if one of them does sit for a Week 14 clash with the Giants, undrafted rookie Dallin Holker could see his first NFL snaps.