NFL Player News

Franks (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Denver, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Franks is being evaluated for a concussion after getting hit in the head while on punt coverage. He's been one of the Panthers' best special-teams players this season, but in order to return, he will need to pass the league's concussion protocols.

Kraft brought in all three of his targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-27 win over Jacksonville.

Kraft finished as the Packers' leading receiver in a game where starting quarterback Jordan Love (groin) left in the second half due to a groin injury. The 23-year-old Kraft was coming off a game where he recorded his fourth touchdown of season, bringing him up to a respectable 24/342/5 receiving line through eight games. Kraft makes for a solid play against the Lions next Sunday.

McBride finished with nine receptions (11 targets) for 124 yards in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Dolphins.

McBride took his ceiling to a new level after cracking the century mark in receiving yards for the first time this season Sunday. The 24-year-old has yet to score a touchdown this year, but that is the only thing holding the tight end back from becoming a must-start asset. McBride remains a strong play heading into next Sunday's tilt against Chicago.

Bryant (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's Week 8 clash against Kansas City.

Bryant hurt his elbow last Sunday against the Rams and wasn't able to practice at all this week. As such, it's not surprising that he won't be able to play in the AFC West battle versus the Chiefs on Sunday. John Samuel Shenker figures to move into the No. 2 tight-end role behind Brock Bowers.

Tremble (back) is active for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

The fourth-year tight end has missed the last two games with his back injury and a concussion, but he'll return to action Sunday after logging at least a limited practice on each day of Week 8 prep. With Tremble healthy again, he'll return to a crowded tight-end corps that also includes emerging rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders and veteran Ian Thomas.

Dulcich (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Dulcich will be a healthy scratch for a fourth-straight week as Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull will be the Broncos' two tight ends for Sunday's contest. Dulcich last played in Week 4 against the Jets, during which he logged 21 snaps on offense but failed to haul in his lone target. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 9 against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 3.

Hurst (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

After logging limited practices Thursday and Friday, Hurst -- who missed this past Monday's loss to the Cardinals -- approached the contest listed as questionable. In his continued absence, Will Dissly is slated to lead the Chargers' Week 8 TE corps, with Eric Tomlinson and Stone Smartt on hand in reserve.

Dissly (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game versus the Saints.

After returning to a limited practice Friday, Dissly approached the contest listed as questionable. With his Sunday availability confirmed and fellow TE Hayden Hurst (groin) inactive, Dissly -- who caught eight of his 11 targets for 81 yards in the Chargers' 17-15 loss to the Cardinals this past Monday -- offers a lineup option for those in need of tight-end help in Week 8.

Hill (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Arizona, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.

Hill suffered the injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game. With Tanner Conner (coach's decision) inactive, Durham Smythe will be the Dolphins' lone backup tight end behind Jonnu Smith for as long as Hill is sidelined.

Durham (calf) is active Sunday for a matchup against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.

Durham missed Week 7 due to a calf issue, but he was able to log a full practice Friday after beginning the week with a DNP. The tight end entered the weekend deemed questionable for Sunday, but he'll be able to suit up against Atlanta. Durham has only one catch on one target for eight yards through six games in a backup role, but there's a chance he could be utilized more in the passing game with Tampa Bay's top wideouts -- Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (ankle) -- both out of action.