NFL Player News

Hill (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Had he been healthy enough to play, Hill might have taken on a larger role than usual with Spencer Rattler filling in for Derek Carr (oblique). As is, Hill's next chance to play is Thursday against the Broncos, with a lack of practice participation this week suggesting he isn't especially likely to be ready on a short week.

Njoku (knee/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Njoku will suit up despite being limited in practice both Thursday and Friday after sitting out Wednesday. He has yet to play a full game without leaving due to injury this season, limiting Njoku to five catches for 58 yards in 2024 after he posted 81 catches for 882 yards in the 2023 regular season.

Conklin (hip) remained limited in practice Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Conklin also was limited Thursday. The starting tight end will have one more opportunity to upgrade to full participation as he tries to avoid an injury designation for Monday's home game against the Bills.

Kraft (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Paul Bretl of ESPN La Crosse reports.

Coach Matt LaFleur made it clear earlier Friday that there isn't much concern, even though Kraft was added to the injury report midweek. Kraft was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday, but he should get plenty of work this Sunday, especially with No. 2 tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle) being placed on injured reserve. Kraft caught 10 of 14 targets for 141 yards and three TDs over the past two games, topping 80 percent snap share in both contests.

Thomas (calf) is questionable for Sunday's outing against the Falcons, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Thomas could play in his first game of the season against Atlanta, but he'll need to be activated off injured reserve on Sunday morning. The 6-foot-4 tight end, if able to play, could see some opportunities on the field as starting tight end Tommy Tremble has already been ruled out for Sunday's game.

Coach Matt LaFleur expects Kraft (groin) to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Paul Bretl of ESPN La Crosse reports.

Kraft was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, right around the same time LaFleur told reporters that TE Luke Musgrave (ankle) likely would be placed on injured reserve. Kraft had already pulled ahead of Musgrave and then put up big fantasy scores both of the past two weeks, and it seems the groin injury won't stop Kraft from making another start this Sunday against Arizona.

Gesicki (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at the Giants.

Gesicki was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring issue before returning as a limited participant one day later. With his status cleared up for Week 6 action, he'll continue to serve as one of the tight ends available to QB Joe Burrow, which so far has amounted to a 17-178-0 line on 21 targets through five games.

Engram (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears after practicing in a limited fashion this week, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Adam Schefter of ESPN relayed earlier this week that coach Doug Pederson expressed optimism that Engram would be available this weekend. However, given that the TE is officially listed as questionable, his Week 6 status won't be confirmed until the Jaguars' inactives are posted ahead of Sunday's 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff in London.

Tremble (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Tremble was concussed in the first half of last Sunday's 36-10 loss to Chicago, leaving fellow tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders in an every-down role after halftime. Tremble didn't practice at all this week, while TE Ian Thomas (calf) participated for a second straight week and is listed as questionable to make his return from injured reserve. If he plays, Thomas likely will get some of the snaps that went to Sanders last week.

Barner caught his lone target for 13 yards in Thursday's 36-24 loss to the 49ers.

The rookie fourth-round pick has caught just one pass in back-to-back games, and he now has seven receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown through six games. Barner and Pharaoh Brown are splitting time behind lead tight end Noah Fant, and neither player has made enough of an impact as a pass catcher to separate himself.