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  • Tyler Conklin TE | NYJ

    Jets' Tyler Conklin: Officially questionable for Sunday

    Conklin (personal) has been deemed questionable to suit up in Sunday's Week 15 matchup versus Jacksonville.

    Updating a previous report. Conklin has in fact been given a tag of questionable for Sunday as he deals with a personal matter. The tight end didn't travel with the Jets on Saturday, though it remains possible that he'll join the team in Jacksonville and suit up Sunday. New York elevated tight end Zack Kuntz from the practice squad Saturday to provide depth in the event Conklin can't play, and both Jeremy Ruckert and Kenny Yeboah would like be in line for more work if that's the case.

  • Tyler Conklin TE | NYJ

    Jets' Tyler Conklin: Still hoping to play

    Conklin (personal) did not travel with the team Saturday, but the hope is that he'll be able to arrive for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    The Jets didn't change his injury status, so it's possible the seventh-year veteran will be able to join the team after the hopeful arrival of his first child, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports. Jeremy Ruckert and Kenny Yeboah would likely split the workload should Conklin be unable to make the contest.

  • Thomas Odukoya TE | TEN

    Titans' Thomas Odukoya: Elevated again for Week 15

    The Titans elevated Odukoya from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup against Cincinnati, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.

    Odukoya began the campaign on Tennessee's active roster but was regularly a gameday inactive. He was waived in early November and subsequently signed with the team's practice squad. Odukoya got his first elevation last week and played seven special-teams snap against Jacksonville. With four healthy tight ends ahead of him on the Titans' roster, Odukoya will likely be limited to special teams again Sunday.

  • Eric Tomlinson TE | LAC

    Chargers' Eric Tomlinson: Receives elevation for Week 15

    The Chargers elevated Tomlinson from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday in advance of Sunday's battle versus the Buccaneers, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

    Tomlinson began the campaign on Los Angeles' active roster and caught two of four targets for nine yards through eight contests. The veteran tight end was cut in early November but quickly signed with the team's practice squad, and he'll get his first elevation Sunday. Tomlinson is needed as a depth option at tight end due to Will Dissly (shoulder) being ruled out against Tampa Bay.

  • Evan Engram TE | JAC

    Jaguars' Evan Engram: Officially on IR

    Engram (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

    It was announced earlier this week Engram would miss the rest of the season due to a torn labrum, so this is just a transactional move by the Jaguars. The veteran has one year remaining on his contract with zero guarantees on his $14.75 million base salary, which means it's entirely possible the team will move on from Engram given the projected coaching and potential front office changes on the horizon.

  • Chiefs' Anthony Firkser: Elevated for Week 15

    The Chiefs elevated Firkser from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Cleveland.

    Firkser is receiving his second elevation over the past three weeks after getting into four contests with the Jets earlier in the campaign. The veteran tight end has played a total of 15 offensive snaps this season and doesn't yet have a target. He could continue to be called upon for duty on gamedays while Peyton Hendershot (calf) remains on injured reserve.

  • Will Dissly TE | LAC

    Chargers' Will Dissly: Out for Week 15

    Dissly (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucs.

    Dissly was injured last week against the Chiefs, but coach Jim Harbaugh said Friday that he doesn't envision Dissly needing to go to injured reserve, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports. With Dissly sidelined, Stone Smartt is expected to handle TE1 duties for the Chargers. Following Dissly's injury versus Kansas City, Smartt was more involved in the pass game and finished with three catches for 54 yards on three targets.

  • Saints' Juwan Johnson: Set to suit up in Week 15

    Johnson (foot) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Commanders, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    Johnson kicked off Week 15 prep with back-to-back limited practices due to a lingering foot injury, but a full session Friday has him in the clear to play this weekend. In the wake of Taysom Hill's season-ending ACL tear, Johnson and Foster Moreau split the TE reps this past Sunday at the Giants, with both players handling 49 of 68 offensive snaps. Johnson was more productive as a receiver, though, hauling in four of five targets for 50 yards and one touchdown while the latter caught both of his targets for 40 yards.

  • Packers' Luke Musgrave: Won't return in Week 15

    Musgrave (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest at Seattle, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

    Green Bay designated Musgrave for return from injured reserve Wednesday, after which the second-year tight end cobbled together three limited practices. Considering he wasn't able to get back to full participation by week's end, it's no surprise he won't be available Week 15. Tucker Kraft will continue to serve as the Packers' top tight end Sunday, with Ben Sims and John FitzPatrick mixing in behind him. Musgrave's next chance to play will arrive Monday, Dec. 23 against the Saints.

  • Brady Russell TE | SEA

    Seahawks' Brady Russell: Out for Week 15

    Russell (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

    Noah Fant, AJ Barner and Pharaoh Brown will handle tight end duties for Seattle versus Green Bay. Russell has played just 33 offensive snaps this season, and he hasn't been targeted in the pass game.

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