NFL Player News
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Foster Moreau TE | NO
Saints' Foster Moreau: Departs Sunday with ankle injury
Moreau is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup versus the Jets due to an ankle issue, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Moreau was injured when he was tackled after making a catch in the third quarter. The veteran tight end has been working as New Orleans' No. 2 option at the position behind Juwan Johnson. If Moreau can't return Sunday, Taysom Hill and/or Jack Stoll could see more offensive snaps.
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Hunter Long TE | JAC
Jaguars' Hunter Long: Inactive Sunday
Long (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Long will miss his fifth game of the season in Week 16 as a healthy scratch. In nine games played, the 27-year-old has 12 receptions for 85 yards and two touchdowns.
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Tyler Conklin TE | LAC
Chargers' Tyler Conklin: Healthy scratch again
Conklin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Conklin will be a healthy scratch for a third straight game. It seems like the tight end's time as a regular starter for the team is over, with rookie Oronde Gadsden taking over as the No. 1 and Will Dissly handling the remaining workload.
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Zaire Mitchell-Paden TE | NO
Saints' Zaire Mitchell-Paden: Not playing Week 16
Mitchell-Paden (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Mitchell-Paden was a late addition to Friday's injury report due to a knee injury, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's game. He was a healthy scratch in each of the Saints' three games prior to Week 16, so his absence won't have too much of an impact. New Orleans will roll with five active tight ends in Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Taysom Hill, Jack Stoll and Moliki Matavao.
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James Mitchell TE | CAR
Panthers' James Mitchell: Inactive for Week 16
Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Mitchell's last chance to suit up was Week 13 against the Rams, but with three tight ends ahead of him on the depth chart opportunties have been scarce. The 26-year-old's best chance at an activation for the remainder of the season will be if Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders or Mitchell Evans need to miss a game with injury.
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Gunnar Helm TE | TEN
Titans' Gunnar Helm: Suiting up in Week 16
Helm (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Helm originally suffered the toe injury in Week 15, but he managed to play through the issue. He then logged a pair of limited practices to begin the week before turning in a full session Friday, and he carries that positive trend into suiting up Sunday. Helm has become a key target for Cam Ward, earning at least four targets in four of five games since the Titans' bye.
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Ben Sinnott TE | WAS
Commanders' Ben Sinnott: Muted output again
Sinnott caught one pass on two targets for five yards during the Commanders' 29-18 loss to the Eagles on Saturday.
Sinnott's lone catch came midway through the fourth quarter, when he hauled in a five-yard pass from Josh Johnson, who replaced Marcus Mariota (hand) in the third period. Sinnott has caught one pass in each of his last three games, and while his snap count on offense has increased after Zach Ertz tore his ACL in Week 14 against the Vikings, the former's offensive production has not. Next up for Sinnott and the Commanders is an NFC East home tilt against the Cowboys on Christmas Day.
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Cole Kmet TE | CHI
Bears' Cole Kmet: Low-volume usage persists
Kmet caught two passes for 14 yards on three targets in the Bears' 22-16 overtime win over the Packers on Saturday.
Kmet has caught exactly two passes in four straight contests, continuing to operate as the secondary tight end behind Colston Loveland. This marked his first game under 28 receiving yards during that stretch, but the low number of receptions limits his fantasy upside, keeping him confined to deep-league fantasy consideration.
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John FitzPatrick TE | GB
Packers' John FitzPatrick: Exits locker room in walking boot
FitzPatrick, who injured his Achilles during an overtime loss to Chicago on Sunday, exited the locker room with a walking boot on his right foot after the game, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Achilles injuries tend to be more than minor, especially when they're the non-contact variety, as FitzPatrick's was. It's certainly not a good sign for FitzPatrick's availability moving forward that he left in a walking boot after Saturday's loss, though an official diagnosis may not be announced until after he undergoes further evaluation. Packers coach Matt LaFleur seemed to be resigned to having to look for another tight end to fill FitzPatrick's void for at least the short-term future, saying postgame, "I'm sure we have guys capable on our practice squad. We'll take a look at that and come up with a solution," per Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com.
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Colston Loveland TE | CHI
Bears' Colston Loveland: Quiet showing against Packers
Loveland recorded three receptions on four targets for 30 yards in Saturday's 22-16 overtime win over the Packers.
Loveland was expected to take on an even larger role in Chicago's offense due to both Luther Burden (ankle) and Rome Odunze (foot) being sidelined. However, he instead tied for third on the team in targets and finished fourth in yardage. While it was a modest showing, Loveland did manage a pair of key catches on Chicago's game-tying drive late in the third quarter. Loveland should maintain a key role in the offense and have the chance to bounce back in Week 17 against the 49ers.