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Henry (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Denver.

After sitting out the Patriots' first two practice sessions of the week, Henry took the field Friday, albeit as a limited participant. Henry's return to practice was at least enough for the Patriots to leave the door open for the tight end to play Sunday, but clarity on his status one way or the other won't officially arrive until New England posts its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the game's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If Henry can't play this weekend, Mike Gesicki and Pharaoh Brown would see expanded roles at tight end.

Dulcich (hamstring/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.

Dulcich has yet to be activated from injured reserve after being designated to return from injured reserve Dec. 13. The Broncos have 21 days from that date to add the tight end back to the active roster, and Dulcich would have to miss the remainder of the season if he isn't activated during that window. Denver's injury report lists both a hamstring and foot injury for Dulcich, but the latter is believed to be the primary problem hindering his availability at the moment after the former led to his placement on IR to begin with.

Mayer (toe) didn't practice Friday.

Mayer has been unavailable for each of Vegas' first two practices this week, but he'll have one more chance to practice Saturday before the Raiders release their Week 16 injury report for Monday's game against the Chiefs. The rookie tight end scored his second NFL touchdown in last Thursday's win over the Chargers, but alternatives will be limited for Mayer's fantasy managers if his status is still in doubt heading into Monday's game, though at least there are two additional games scheduled after the Raiders' 1 p.m. ET kickoff on Christmas.

Jordan (illness) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Browns.

Jordan was able to up his practice participation throughout the week, culminating in a full session Friday. With Dalton Schultz back in the lineup, Jordan will resume his role as the backup tight end.

Whyle (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Whyle was a full participant in all three practices this week, giving him a good chance of making his return from his two-game absence. His return would be welcome with fellow tight end Trevon Wesco (shin) also listed as questionable after missing the first two practices of the week.

Wesco (shin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Wesco sat out the Titans' first two practices of the week before returning to Friday's session in a limited capacity. Kevin Rader could get more snaps as a backup option at tight end behind Chigoziem Okonkwo if Wesco and/or Josh Whyle (knee) are unable to play Sunday.

Smythe (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Smythe was limited in all three of Miami's practices during the week, but there's no concern over his availability come Sunday. He continues to see plenty of playing time but is used primarily for blocking in a Miami offense that predominantly features its wide receivers and running backs in the passing game.

Wright (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Wright seems to have suffered a hip injury in the Lions' Week 15 win over the Broncos, and after missing the entire week of practice, it's no surprise that he's been ruled out Sunday. James Mitchell will get the opportunity to serve as Detroit's No. 2 tight end with Wright missing Week 16.

Musgrave (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Carolina but still hopes to play again this season, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Musgrave said he doesn't mind playing through pain but has to be cautious when dealing with an internal injury, particularly one that was graded at "level four out of five," Fellow rookie Tucker Kraft has filled in capably in terms of receiving production, averaging 3.3 catches for 43.3 yards and 0.5 TDs over the past four games while playing at least 95 percent of snaps on offense in each contest. Kraft figures to handle a three-down role again this Sunday at Carolina, and it sounds like he could have the role for another week or two beyond that. The Packers designated Musgrave for a return from injured reserve Thursday but didn't actually have him practice.

Kmet (quadriceps) remained limited at Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Kmet was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, marking his first listing of any kind since the first week of November. His ability to practice in any capacity Friday suggests the quad injury isn't serious, though the timing might still be a problem when it comes to his availability/contributions this Sunday. The Bears and Cardinals are scheduled for a late-afternoon kickoff Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, with Robert Tonyan set up to get most of the routes and targets and tight end if Kmet is inactive.