Firkser was released by the Jets on Thursday.

The tight end was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for Weeks 6-8 and played on seven offensive snaps and 51 special-teams snaps. Firkser also saw action in Week 1, but he has yet to record a catch this season. The seventh-year pro's last regular-season reception came in 2022 with the Falcons.

Fant (groin) didn't practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Considering Fant was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice report, he may have suffered the groin injury in the session that preceded its posting. In any case, his status will be one to monitor Friday to see if he enters the weekend with a designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Rams. AJ Barner, Pharaoh Brown and Brady Russell would stand to benefit this weekend if Fant is inhibited or sidelined.

Yeboah (abdomen) is active for Thursday's game against Houston.

Yeboah was activated from injured reserve earlier Thursday, and he's in line to make his 2024 regular-season debut. Yeboah will provide the Jets depth at tight end behind starter Tyler Conklin and backup Jeremy Ruckert.

Hurst (groin) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

After having missed two straight games, Hurst is poised to return to action Sunday against the Browns. With that in mind, the tight end's Week 9 fantasy prospects hinge on the status of Will Dissly (shoulder), who returned to a limited practice Thursday. If both players are available this weekend, Hurst would carry modest lineup appeal.

Dissly (shoulder) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

After missing practice Wednesday, Dissly is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. The same goes for fellow tight end Hayden Hurst (groin) -- who has missed two straight games -- but practiced fully Thursday. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Dissly carries an injury designation into the weekend, but the looming return of Hurst could cost Dissly (who has logged 18 targets over his last two games) some volume in Week 9.

The Jets activated Yeboah (abdomen) from injured reserve Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Yeboah has been listed as a full practice participant all week, and his activation from IR indicates that he could be available for Thursday night's game against the Texans. If he's indeed active, Yeboah would serve as the Jets' No. 3 tight end behind Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert.

Franks (concussion) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Franks was diagnosed with a concussion during the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Broncos. He has been unable to practice this week, and even if he were to return Friday in a limited capacity, he appears to be a long shot to play against the Saints on Sunday. With Tommy Tremble working through a back injury, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Ian Thomas may be the only healthy tight ends on the active roster ahead of Sunday's game, which could lead to Carolina elevating Stephen Sullivan or Jordan Matthews from the practice squad.

Johnson (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Stretching back to last week, Johnson was listed as limited on four consecutive practice reports due to a shoulder issue before Thursday's uncapped session. With his health cleared up ahead of the weekend, Johnson will continue on as the Saints' top TE, which could be a boon for him with Derek Carr (oblique) expected to return to action Sunday at Carolina.

Njoku (ankle) missed practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Njoku practiced fully Wednesday, so his addition to the Browns' injury report a day later is notable. As Cabot notes, the tight end dealt with an ankle issue earlier this season, but it's unclear at this stage if his absence from Thursday's session is maintenance-related or indicative of a setback. Look for added context on that front to arrive no later than Friday, when the Browns practice again.

Tremble (back) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Tremble has logged two consecutive limited practices since suiting up for Carolina's loss to the Broncos in Week 8. He'll work to prove his health in time to take the field Sunday versus the Saints. If good to go for Week 9, Tremble will be in line to start at tight end for quarterback Bryce Young, with rookie fourth-rounder Ja'Tavion Sanders handling No. 2 reps.