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FitzPatrick (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Colts.

FitzPatrick has been a healthy scratch multiple times this season and has almost exclusively been a special teams contributor when active. MyCole Pruitt and Tucker Fisk will operate as the Falcons' depth tight ends behind Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith in Week 16.

Freiermuth wasn't targeted during the Steelers' 34-11 win over the Bengals on Saturday.

Freiermuth was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice report, but he logged full practices to close out the week. His snap count remained steady in a matchup in which the Steelers' offense had a strong showing, but quarterback Mason Rudolph didn't target Freiermuth in the victory. Freiermuth had his best performance of the season against the Bengals in Week 12 by securing nine of 11 targets for 120 yards, but he's secured just nine of 16 targets for 63 yards over four games since then.

Washington secured his lone target for eight yards during the Steelers' 34-11 win over the Bengals on Saturday.

Washington's snap count bounced back to 29 offensive snaps Saturday after he played just 13 snaps last week, but his production remained limited, even in a comfortable victory over Cincinnati. He was the team's most productive tight end since Pat Freiermuth was held without a target, but Washington shouldn't be a fantasy-relevant player to close out the season.

Kmet (quadriceps), who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to suit up Sunday versus the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Kmet hasn't yet missed a game this season, and he's expected to keep his streak intact Week 16 at home against Arizona. Official confirmation of the tight end's status will arrive when Chicago posts its inactive list 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Kmet is averaging seven targets per game across his last seven appearances, and he's on pace to finish out the season with career-high marks across the board.

Everett caught seven of eight targets for 42 yards in Saturday's 24-22 loss to the Bills.

Everett set a new high-water mark for receptions this season after leading the Chargers with seven grabs Saturday. The veteran tight end has now seen eight targets in each of his last three contests, producing averages of 5.7 receptions and 40.7 yards over that span. Everett should continue providing useful PPR numbers when the Chargers visit the Broncos on Dec. 31.

The Patriots elevated Sokol from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday night's game against the Broncos, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

With Hunter Henry (knee) out against Denver, Sokol gives the Patriots some added depth behind Mike Gesicki and Pharaoh Brown. Sokol has zero career catches in five games.

Vannett (back) is active for Saturday's contest against the Bills.

Donald Parham is a healthy inactive for this contest, meaning Vannett and Stone Smartt should mix in on occasion behind Gerald Everett. Vannett has played 37 offensive snaps combined over the past two weeks.

Parham (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's contest against the Bills.

Parham didn't play in last week's annihilation at the hands of the Raiders due to a shoulder injury, but the big-bodied tight end was able to practice in fully capacity throughout the week. As a result, it's clear the new coaching regime doesn't favor the veteran.

Dwelley (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Ravens, Cam Inman of The Mercury News reports.

Dwelley will miss a third consecutive game as a result of his ankle injury. The backup tight end's next opportunity to suit up will be Week 17 against the Commanders. Charlie Woerner and Brayden Willis will continue to fill depth roles behind George Kittle against the Ravens.

Firkser was elevated from Detroit's practice squad Saturday.

Firkser could fill a depth role at tight end Sunday against the Vikings. He last appeared in an NFL game last season as a member of the Falcons. Brock Wright (hip) has been ruled out for the Lions, but Sam LaPorta and James Mitchell remain above Firkser on the depth chart.