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Ferguson (ankle) is listed as active Sunday in Indianapolis.

Ferguson left last Sunday's loss to the Cardinals on the Cowboys' first possession and wasn't able to return due to an ankle injury. He was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain, and while head coach Brian Schottenheimer relayed to Jon Machota of The Athletic on Monday that Ferguson has a chance to play in Week 9, the tight end managed just one limited practice (Friday) and was listed as questionable. Now that Ferguson is confirmed to be active, his workload is unclear with two other TEs (Brevyn Spann-Ford and James Mitchell) also available to the offense.

Henry (foot) "has a realistic chance to play" Sunday against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Henry practiced only once all week and it was a limited appearance Friday, but there is reason to believe he will be available Sunday. His status for Week 9 will officially be revealed when the Patriots release their inactives 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Arizona elevated Bowman from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Bowman was previously elevated Week 6, when he logged four snaps on special teams (and none on offense) against the Rams. His usage could be similarly limited Sunday against Seattle, as the Cardinals have three healthy tight ends (Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins and Teagan Quitoriano) ahead of Bowman in the pecking order.

New Orleans waived Welch on Saturday.

Welch had been on the Saints' active roster all season, but he was a healthy scratch in Week 7 (ahead of the team's Week 8 bye) and drew just one target over 25 offensive snaps during the five games in which he suited up. He could end up on New Orleans' practice squad if he clears waivers.

The Cowboys elevated Mitchell from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Mitchell was elevated for the second straight week ahead of Sunday's matchup against Indianapolis. In his 2026 debut last Sunday versus Arizona, the tight end logged a healthy 31 offensive snaps but didn't log a target or touch. How much Mitchell plays in Indianapolis will likely depend on whether Jake Ferguson (ankle) and Luke Schoonmaker (groin) are able to suit up.

The Packers elevated Dabney from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Dabney is set to suit up for his first contest of the 2026 regular season. With Josh Whyle (concussion) ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Dabney will be the No. 4 tight end behind Tucker Kraft, Mark Redman and Jonnu Smith.

The Browns elevated Ryan from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Ryan was signed to the practice squad and then elevated in anticipation of Sunday's contest. The tight end has played in every game for the Browns and will continue in his role as the No. 3 tight end, who is predominantly utilized on special teams.

Hibner logged one reception for five yards on two targets in Thursday's loss to Baltimore.

Hibner ranked second among Baltimore tight ends with 30 offensive snaps, just behind Mark Andrews (32). The former didn't do much with the opportunity, but it was a very quiet game for the Ravens' passing game as a whole, as starting QB Joe Fagnano threw for just 60 yards. Baltimore will likely have the recently acquired Jacoby Brissett starting behind center for the team's next game (Monday, Oct. 16 versus the Chargers), but Hibner has just six catches across eight contests this season, so he's not a viable fantasy option regardless of who is throwing him the ball.

Koziol finished Thursday's 33-10 win over Baltimore with two catches for 15 yards on two targets.

Koziol was part of a three-tight-end starting unit for Jacksonville alongside Brenton Strange and Nate Boerkircher. Koziol logged the fewest offensive snaps (12) among the trio but matched both in receptions. He entered Thursday with just one catch through five contests, so it's probably not wise to count on him for substantial production moving forward.

Whyle (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Whyle was unable to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's contest. The No. 3 tight end will be replaced by Jonnu Smith for the showdown with the Patriots.