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Kraft hurt his shoulder during Sunday's contest at Tennessee.

Prior to departing in the third quarter, Kraft had one catch (on one target) for 21 yards. In Kraft's place, Luke Musgrave likely will handle most of the TE reps the rest of the way, while Ben Sims also is on hand at the position.

Brown (foot) is active Sunday against the Dolphins.

Brown has yet to suit up this season due to the injury, but after logging three straight limited practices this week, the 30-year-old will take the field. However, it wouldn't be surprising if he saw a limited role with the amount of time he's spent on the shelf going back to training camp.

Odukoya (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Odukoya has been a healthy scratch for all three of Tennessee's regular-season games thus far. The depth tight end may not get a chance to take the field for game action unless one of Chigoziem Okonkwo, Josh Whyle or Nick Vannett ends up having to miss time.

Krull (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Krull is going to have to wait at least one more week before he makes his first appearance of the 2024 season. The Broncos will have to lean heavily on Greg Dulcich and Adam Trautman for snaps at tight end in Week 3.

The 49ers elevated Willis from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Willis was unable to make the 49ers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he opted to stick around on the practice squad. With George Kittle (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Willis will serve as the 49ers' No. 3 tight end behind Eric Saubert and Jake Tonges.

Philadelphia elevated Stoll from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Stoll will serve as the Eagles' No. 3 tight end for Sunday's game against the Saints behind Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra. Stoll appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Eagles in 2023 and finished with five catches (on eight targets) for 38 yards.

The Vikings elevated Tonyan from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Tonyan was unable to catch on with the Vikings' 53-man roster at the end of training camp after missing practices and all three preseason games due to back spasms. The 30-year-old tight end opted to stay in Minnesota on the practice squad, and if he's active for Sunday's game against Houston, Tonyan would serve as the No. 3 tight end behind Johnny Mundt and Josh Oliver. As a member of the Packers last season, Tonyan caught 11 passes (on 17 targets) for 112 yards across 17 regular-season games.

Kittle (hamstring) has been downgraded to out and will not play Sunday against the Rams, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

This was the likely outcome given Kittle was listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report. Eric Saubert will get the start at tight end, and Jake Tonges could get more pass-catching opportunities at the position as well.

Hudson (knee) did not practice Saturday and has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Commanders, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Hudson wasn't able to practice all week due to a knee injury, and his next chance at suiting up will be against the Panthers on Sept. 29. Erick All will step up as the No. 3 tight end for the Bengals on Monday behind Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample.

Kalinic was elevated to the Rams' active roster Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Kalinic was elevated for Week 2 versus the Cardinals, against whom he played 14 snaps on special teams. If active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Kalinic would likely reprise the same role on special teams while also providing depth at tight end after Davis Allen was ruled out for Week 3 due to a back injury.