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Ferguson (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.

Ferguson has been sidelined since spraining his ankle in Week 3 at Denver, missing the last five games a result. The Rams designated him for return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he's managed two limited sessions since then. Friday's practice report will determine if Ferguson has a chance to return to action Sunday in Washington, but he'll still need to be activated from IR by Saturday afternoon to be in a position to do so.

Kincaid (chest) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice,.

Fellow pass catchers DJ Moore (shoulder) and Keon Coleman (shoulder) were also limited Thursday, so the trio's status will need to be monitored ahead of Monday night's game against the Vikings. Over his last two outings, Kincaid has managed to make his mark from a fantasy perspective by logging an 11/124/1 receiving line in that span.

Ferguson (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Ferguson's back-to-back absences to kick off Week 9 prep don't bode well for his availability Sunday against the Colts. He sustained a low-ankle sprain after playing just four snaps during Dallas' Week 8 loss to the Cardinals. Brevyn Spann-Ford worked as the team's top TE after Ferguson's exit. Ferguson will have one more opportunity to practice Friday before Dallas posts Week 9 game statuses.

Ogletree (knee) upgraded to a limited practice Thursday.

After being a DNP on Wednesday, Ogletree's return to practice puts him on track for Sunday's game against Dallas. The Colts are using four tight ends most weeks, featuring Tyler Warren in the passing game, while Mo Alie-Cox, Ogletree and Will Mallory play part-time roles.

Kelce (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Kelce was deemed a limited participant Wednesday, but the tight end's full participation Thursday paves the way for him to be in uniform Sunday against the Jets. Over his last two games, the Chiefs' leader in catches and receiving yards has amassed nine catches on 15 targets for 111 yards with a TD, and as long as he stays healthy he'll merit weekly fantasy lineup consideration.

Fannin (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Fannin wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so his appearance on it a day later is notable. It remains to be seen if Thursday's listed limitations were maintenance-related or indicative of a setback, but the tight end may need to work fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Saints without an injury designation.

Taylor (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Taylor was limited Wednesday, but his return to full Thursday puts him on track for his normal role Sunday against the Chiefs. The tight end has been a surprisingly big part of the passing offense this season despite the selection of Kenyon Sadiq in the first round of April's Draft. Taylor has secured 17 of 23 targets for 136 yards and two touchdowns across six games.

Henry (foot) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Henry has started Week 9 prep with back-to-back absences after exiting during the Patriots' Week 8 win over Miami. If the veteran tight end is unable to practice in at least some capacity Friday, he'll likely be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, paving the way for rookie third-round pick Eli Raridon to take on an expanded role.

Chicago signed Carlson from its practice squad to its 53-man roster Wednesday, Brendan Sugrue of USA Today reports.

When Cole Kmet went to the Bears' injured reserve list with a season-ending knee injury following Week 7, it left the team with just two healthy tight ends on its active roster, so the move gives the club some much-needed depth at the position. As long as starter Colston Loveland and rookie third-rounder Sam Roush remain available, though, Carlson's role will likely be limited as the season progresses.

The Raiders activated Runyon (foot) from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Runyon has been on Las Vegas' injured reserve list since August with a foot injury, but it looks like he's finally on track to make his 2026 regular-season debut in Week 9. Over 13 games in 2025, the vast majority of his snaps came on special teams.