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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.

Moreau (concussion) was a full practice participant Thursday.

After he was a limited participant in the Saints' first Week 2 practice Wednesday, Moreau took a step forward by increasing his activity Thursday. Though Moreau is trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Cowboys approaches, the Saints haven't yet confirmed that the tight end has cleared the five-step concussion protocol. He'll need to attain clearance from an independent neurologist before being removed from the protocol and guaranteeing his availability for Sunday.

Hudson (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Hudson was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report, so his limited activity Thursday represents a step in the right direction. The rotational tight end will have one more chance to upgrade his activity level at Friday's practice, with the goal of gaining clearance for Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs.

Ferguson (knee) did not practice Thursday, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.

Ferguson was spotted working off to the side with the rehab group Thursday, per Ed Werder of Channel 8 Dallas. The starting tight end still hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints despite having suffered a bone bruise and MCL sprain Week 1, but for a real chance at suiting up he may have to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday, prior to the Cowboys assigning him an official injury designation for the weekend.

Schultz (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Schultz, who didn't practice Wednesday, thus has one more opportunity to log on-field reps ahead of Sunday's contest against the Bears. In the event that he's limited or out this weekend, added opportunities would be available for fellow tight ends Brevin Jordan and Cade Stover.