NFL Player News

Vannett (knee) practiced in full Thursday.

Vannett was limited Wednesday, though after being upgraded Thursday, he is cleared to suit up in Week 6 versus Cleveland. With Matthew Hibner (hand) uncertain to play in Sunday's meeting with the Browns, Vannett could be on the field more than usual. However, he still likely won't have much of a role behind Mark Andrews and Josh Cuevas.

Ryan (calf) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Ryan started the week by missing practice Wednesday with the same injury that kept him sidelined in Week 5 against the Jets, but he's now trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game versus the Ravens. If he can upgrade to full participation at practice Friday, he might be able to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Hibner (hand) did not practice Thursday.

Hibner injured his hand in Sunday's overtime win over Atlanta. While he managed to return to the contest, he has since missed the Ravens' last two practice sessions. Hibner will likely need to practice Friday if he hopes to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against Cleveland. If he can't get on the field in Week 6, Josh Cuevas and Nick Vannett would presumably see more targets behind Mark Andrews.

Martin-Robinson (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Martin-Robinson returned to practice Wednesday from the hamstring injury that kept him out in Week 5 versus the Texans, but his status for Week 6 is still in doubt. Unless he upgrades to a full practice Friday, there's a decent chance he'll end up carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Sadiq (concussion) remained limited at Thursday's practice.

Sadiq remains in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol after being confirmed to have suffered a concussion during this past Sunday's win over the Browns. He will need to register a full practice in order to clear the protocol and has one chance remaining to do so Friday ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots. Mason Taylor, Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods and Andrew Beck are the Jets' healthy TE options.

Waller (toe) remained limited at Thursday's practice.

Waller has registered back-to-back limited practice sessions coming out of Carolina's Week 5 bye. The veteran TE could avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles but ramping up his participation level to full Friday. Tommy Tremble (ribs) has also opened Week 6 prep with consecutive limited practices, but both Waller and Tremble seem likely to suit up Sunday, as neither has missed a game this season.

Parkinson (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on the Rams' estimated injury report Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Parkinson played 53 snaps on offensive during Monday night's 37-34 overtime loss to the Bills, reeling in one of two targets for three yards. The tight end was limited at each of the team's first two practices last week before logging a full session Friday, and he appears to be potentially on track to do the same thing prior to Week 6. Parkinson will have two more opportunities to officially practice before Sunday's matchup with Arizona.

Allen (foot) was listed as a non-participant on the Rams' estimated injury report, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Allen is dealing with an apparent foot injury, and although Los Angeles didn't practice Wednesday, the tight end was considered unavailable. Allen reeled in both of his targets for 24 yards during Monday night's overtime loss to the Bills, and he may have suffered the injury during the contest. The 25-year-old will have two more chances to practice prior to Sunday's contest versus Arizona.

Stowers (quadriceps) was a limited participant at the Eagles' practice Wednesday.

Stowers officially made his return to practice Wednesday as continues to recover from a quadriceps injury that has sidelined him for the first five weeks of the 2026 campaign. The tight end was previously also dealing with a hamstring issue, but he appears to have moved past that injury. Stowers will have two more chances to log a full practice before potentially making his NFL regular-season debut against the Panthers on Sunday.

Boerkircher (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Boerkircher appears to have picked up a back injury after the Jaguars' Week 5 win over the Eagles in London. The tight end will likely need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday's practice to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.