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The Bears signed Wilson to the practice squad Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Wilson was waived by the Packers following training camp, and he spent some time on the Giants' practice squad before being cut Oct. 2. The 24-year-old tight end has yet to see NFL regular-season action since signing with New Orleans as an undrafted free agent in April 2023. The move corresponds with tight end Tommy Sweeney (undisclosed) being placed on the Bears' practice-squad injured reserve.

Dissly (shoulder) didn't take part in Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Dissly appeared on the Chargers' Week 7 injury report due to the same shoulder issue, but after logging a limited practice Thursday he put in full practices Friday and Saturday to clear the way for him to suit up Monday against the Cardinals. He proceeded to turn in a season-best line (eight catches for 81 yards on 11 targets) in the 17-15 win, but his shoulder injury may have worsened at some point along the way. Dissly has now been a spectator for both of the Chargers' first Week 8 practices, so he may need to participate in some capacity Friday to have a chance at playing Sunday versus the Saints.

Kittle (foot) returned to practice Thursday, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

After sitting out Wednesday's session due to a foot sprain, Kittle was able to mix into at least individual drills one day later. Thursday's practice report will reveal how much work he was able to handle.

Engram (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday.

After missing four straight games with a hamstring injury from Weeks 2 through 6, Engram has suited up in both of Jacksonville's last two contests while putting together a 15-137-0 receiving line on 15 targets. He was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but his ability to take every rep a day later likely implies that his reps were capped to begin the week merely for maintenance purposes. Engram should be ready to operate as one of quarterback Trevor Lawrence's top targets in Sunday's game versus the Packers.

The Vikings downgraded Hockenson (knee) to out for Thursday's game against the Rams, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Hockenson's 21-day practice window wraps up Friday, but the team intends to activate him from the reserve/PUP list before the 4:00 p.m. ET deadline and have him available for a Week 9 matchup agains the Colts on Sunday, Nov. 3. He tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee last season on Dec. 24, so he's exactly 10 months removed from sustaining the injuries.

Knox (ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday.

Knox missed Wednesday's session, so his return to the field a day later has him moving in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Meanwhile, Dalton Kincaid (collarbone) was limited both days, which sets the stage for Friday's injury report to add valuable context with regard to the chances of the Bills' top two TEs playing this weekend.

Kincaid (collarbone) remained limited at practice Thursday.

While Kincaid maintained his practice participation level from Wednesday, Dawson Knox (ankle) returned to a limited session Thursday after being absent one day prior. Friday's injury report thus is slated to add context regarding the chances of Buffalo's top two tight ends playing Sunday against the Seahawks.

Goedert (hamstring) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.

Goedert hasn't been able to practice in any fashion since straining his hamstring early in the Eagles' Week 6 win over the Browns. He'll almost certainly need to get back on the field in some capacity Friday to have a chance at avoiding a second consecutive missed game this Sunday against the Bengals. In Goedert's absence during this past Sunday's win over the Giants, Grant Calcaterra served as the Eagles' top tight end and played 71 percent of the snaps, but he finished with just one catch for five yards on one target.

Sanders (groin/wrist) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Sanders has logged back-to-back limited practice sessions while nursing a pair of injuries. He secured all six of his targets for 61 yards in Carolina's blowout 40-7 loss to the Commanders in Week 7, having yet again acted as one of the Panthers' lone bright spots on offense. If Sanders manages to suit up Sunday versus the Broncos, he'll work with Bryce Young under center rather than Andy Dalton (thumb).

Tremble (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Tremble has missed two straight games, though he cleared the concussion protocol last week. The veteran tight end will now need to overcome a back issue in order to suit up Sunday versus Denver, a game that will feature Bryce Young back under center. Rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (groin/wrist) also practiced on a limited basis to open Week 8 prep.