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Carolina elevated Sullivan from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Sullivan was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Oct. 10, but he was signed back Oct. 29 and will be available to make his 2024 regular-season debut against the Buccaneers on Sunday. With Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) ruled out, Sullivan will serve as the Panthers' No. 3 tight end behind Tommy Tremble and Feleipe Franks.

Gray finished Friday's 19-17 victory against Las Vegas with four catches on six targets for 58 yards.

Though Gray couldn't get into the end zone after tallying two touchdowns in each of his previous two games, the fourth-year tight end still had a strong showing, as he ranked third on Kansas City in receiving yards. Two of his receptions went for over 20 yards, and Gray surpassed 50 yards overall for the third time this season. It's become clear of late that Gray (62 percent offensive snap share) and Travis Kelce (90 percent offensive snap share), who logged seven catches for 68 yards in the victory, can both be productive while sharing tight end duties for the Chiefs.

Uzomah was elevated from the Eagles' practice squad to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Uzomah is getting elevated for a third straight week, and he's now reached the maximum of three elevations for the season. Philadelphia would need to sign him to the active roster in order for him to play for the team beyond this week. In his first two games with the club, Uzomah totaled 19 offensive snaps and did not draw a target. He'll serve as the Eagles' No. 3 tight end behind Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra on Sunday.

Davidson was elevated from the Bills' practice squad to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus San Francisco.

Davidson has one previous elevation this season, as he played 11 offensive snaps against Kansas City in Week 11 and caught his only target for five yards. To date, that is the only NFL action of his career. Davidson's elevation for Week 13 corresponds with Buffalo's top tight end, Dalton Kincaid, being ruled out due to a knee injury.

Swaim (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Swaim didn't play Week 12 due to a concussion and wasn't able to practice this week. The issue has resulted in his placement on IR, and he isn't eligible to return until Week 17. The Browns signed Blake Whiteheart to their active roster off their practice squad Saturday to take over as the team's No. 3 tight end in Swaim's stead.

The Browns signed Whiteheart from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

Whiteheart was on the active roster early in the season before getting waived Oct. 8. He subsequently signed with the team's practice squad and was elevated for last Thursday's Week 12 win over Pittsburgh before reverting back to the practice squad. Whiteheart is now back on the active roster, with fellow tight end Geoff Swaim (concussion) landing on IR in a corresponding move. Over five games this season, Whiteheart has totaled four catches for 42 yards and a touchdown.

Smith was elevated from the Texans' practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Jacksonville, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Smith's elevation will be his first of the campaign. The veteran tight end played for the Bengals last season, recording 18 catches for 115 yards and one touchdown over 12 regular-season games. Smith will work as Houston's No. 3 tight end Sunday following the placement of Teagan Quitoriano (knee) on IR on Thursday.

Swaim (concussion) didn't practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Swaim has missed both of Cleveland's first two practices this week as he remains in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The veteran tight end has had a minimal role in the Browns offense this season, logging just one catch for seven yards over eight games.

Russell (foot) was a full participant in Friday's practice but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Russell went from limited Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, but he managed to practice Friday without restrictions. Given his rocky practice participation this week, Russell's status for Sunday's game may not be known until the Seahawks announce their inactives approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Kelce finished with seven receptions (on 13 targets) for 68 yards in Friday's 19-17 win over the Raiders.

Kelce led the Chiefs in targets while recording his second-highest total in that category in the 2024 season. Friday's yardage also marked the star's highest total since Week 9. Backup wide receiver Justin Watson vultured Patrick Mahomes' only passing touchdown in the win, which has been the story for Kelce's fantasy season through 12 games (two touchdowns). The 34-year-old still looks beastly with the ball in his hands, so the potential for a breakout performance still is in the cards for frustrated managers. Kelce posted a healthy 7-89-0 line against the Chargers in Week 4, with the two teams set to face each other again next Sunday at Arrowhead.