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Gesicki (calf) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's contest against the Commanders, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Gesicki was a full participant in Saturday's practice, clearing the way for the tight end to play Monday. The 28-year-old was a revelation in Week 2, recording seven receptions on nine targets for 91 yards in the loss, but that workload could shift with the return of wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring), who will be making his season debut Monday.

The Browns elevated Swaim from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Swaim wasn't able to catch on with a team during the offseason or training camp while recovering from a calf injury he sustained last December. He signed with the Browns' practice squad Sept. 10, and he'll be elevated for Week 3 against the Giants due to David Njoku (ankle) being ruled out. If active, Swaim will serve as the Browns' No. 3 tight end Sunday behind Jordan Akins and Blake Whiteheart.

Cleveland signed Whiteheart from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Whiteheart was elevated from the practice squad for Week 2 against the Jaguars, during which he played 22 snaps on offense without drawing a target. With David Njoku (ankle) ruled out for a second straight week, Whiteheart will join the active roster and serve as the No. 2 tight end behind Jordan Akins for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Engram (hamstring) will not play in Monday's game against the Bills, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

This felt like the unfortunate conclusion for Engram's opportunity to play in Week 3 given the tight end had not practiced at all during the week. Brenton Strange will once again operate as the team's starter and will attempt to build on his career outing from last week when he tallied 65 yards on three catches.

Head coach Doug Pederson suggested Saturday that Engram (hamstring) would not play in Monday's contest against the Bills, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

The Jaguars will list their official final injury report later in the day, but this shouldn't be a surprising development for fantasy managers given Engram has failed to practice at any point this week. Expect Brenton Strange to once again fill in for Engram, if he's inevitably ruled out. Strange, a second-year tight end, tallied 65 yards on three catches as the emergency fill-in last week.

Hudson (knee) was a DNP for Friday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Hudson has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs, and he'll have one more opportunity Saturday to improve his practice participation ahead of the Bengals' Week 3 matchup against the Commanders. If Hudson is unable to play Monday, then Erick All would slide into the No. 3 tight end spot behind Mike Gesicki (calf) and Drew Sample.

Brown (foot) is questionable for Week 3 against the Dolphins, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

A foot injury has prevented Brown from suiting up this season, but he has a chance to debut Sunday after logging a trio of limited practices this week. The Oregon product will likely back up Noah Fant at tight end upon his return. If Brown is not able to return Sunday, AJ Barner should continue to get increased reps.

Russell (shoulder) practiced in full Friday and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with Miami, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Russell sat out Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder issue before logging a limited session Thursday. The tight end was able to return to all activity Friday and thus has been cleared heading into the weekend. Though he seems set to suit up Sunday, Russell isn't likely to be a major factor in Seattle's offense because he has logged just 10 offensive snaps through two weeks. Most of his work (50 snaps) has come on special teams.

Tremble (hamstring/back) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders and is expected to play, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Tremble got in a full week of limited practices. After missing the season opener, Tremble made his 2024 debut last week as the starter versus the Chargers. Tremble played two fewer snaps than rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders but did out-target him, 4-2, finishing with three catches for 23 yards. Tremble will be catching passes from Andy Dalton instead of Bryce Young this Sunday.

Stephens (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Stephens was limited throughout the practice week. With Jake Ferguson due back this week, Stephens may be inactive either way. Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford are set for backup duties behind Ferguson.