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Tremble (hamstring/back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, with coach Dave Canales saying Friday that he expects the tight end to play, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Tremble missed Week 1 and still hasn't logged full practice participation, but he at least managed limited status Wednesday through Friday after being held out entirely last week. His return could take playing time away from rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders, who played 71 percent of snaps in a Week 1 loss to New Orleans with both Tremble and Ian Thomas (IR, calf) inactive. Sanders was targeted once on 23 routes and caught the pass for a four-yard gain.

Smythe secured his only target for eight yards during Thursday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

Smythe played 43 percent of offensive snaps Thursday, forming a rotation at the tight end position with Julian Hill and Jonnu Smith. It was Smith who led the position in receiving, securing six of seven targets for 53 yards, though he tied Smythe at 43 percent of the offensive snaps. With Skylar Thompson likely to start Week 3 against the Seahawks, and as long as Tua Tagovailoa remains in the concussion protocol, Miami's passing game seems set to decline until further notice.

Hill failed to secure either of his two targets during Thursday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

Hill has drawn two targets through Miami's first pair of regular-season games, though he's come away with only a single catch for six yards Week 1. It's notable, though, that the Dolphins have deployed Hill, Jonnu Smith and Durham Smythe in a fully fledged rotation to begin the regular season. The second-year TE will look to stay involved Week 3 versus Seattle, a game in which Skylar Thompson looks slated to start under center.

Schultz (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Schultz, who missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, is dealing with a minor ankle sprain and is expected to play Sunday night against the Bears. That said, it's still possible the Texans list the tight end as questionable for the contest on the team's final Week 2 injury report.

Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Hudson (knee) will be listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Hudson practiced in a limited capacity Thursday after being held out of Wednesday's session, but it looks like he's facing long odds to suit up Sunday. An absence by Hudson would pave the way for Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample to handle increased snaps in Cincinnati's tight end rotation.

Smith secured six of seven targets for 53 yards in the Dolphins' 31-10 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.

After recording only a single reception in the Week 1 win over the Jaguars, Smith was much more involved four days later while finishing with the second-highest reception and receiving-yardage totals on the night for the Dolphins. Smith also shared the team lead in targets with De'Von Achane, and if Skylar Thompson ultimately fills in for Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) in a Week 3 road battle against the Seahawks on Sunday, Sept. 22, the veteran tight end could have a similar level of involvement as a reliable safety valve.

Kincaid secured all four targets for 33 yards in the Bills' 31-10 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.

Kincaid had surprisingly been held to just one reception in the season-opening win against the Cardinals, and Josh Allen appeared intent on getting his second-year tight end involved early Thursday. Kincaid was on the receiving end of Allen's first two pass attempts, which totaled 17 yards. Kincaid still finished with a modest line overall, but he did have the second-most receptions and targets on the night for the Bills while also tying Ty Johnson for second-most receiving yards. Kincaid should have a chance to see his opportunities continue to climb in a Week 3 home matchup against the Jaguars on Monday, Sept. 23.

Schultz suffered an ankle sprain early in Sunday's 29-22 win over Colts but managed to play through the injury, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

No injury was reported during the game, but Schultz has since missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday with his ankle issue. Fowler suggests that the injury isn't severe, though his status is still in jeopardy if he can't return to the practice field Friday.

Fant (toe) practiced fully Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After opening Week 1 prep with a pair of limited practices, Fant avoided a designation entirely for this past Sunday's game versus the Broncos, turning a 75 percent snap share into two catches (on four targets) for 11 yards. He should retain a similar workload this Sunday in New England, but production may be difficult to come by in an receiving corps led by WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

Holker (ankle) was a full participant during practice Thursday.

Holker sprained his ankle during training camp and missed the team's Week 1 win over the Panthers. After returning to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, the rookie ramped up to a full participant Thursday, clearing the way for him to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Cowboys.