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Calcaterra (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Calcaterra was able to log a limited session Friday after missing the previous two practices. Calcaterra and Jack Stoll will serve as the primary tight ends for Sunday's game with Dallas Goedert (forearm) ruled out.

Goedert (forearm) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Goedert will miss a third consecutive contest due to the broken right forearm that he suffered Week 9, but he made notable progress in his recovery effort during Week 13 prep, catching passes on the side Thursday before returning to practice as a limited participant Friday. With Goedert sidelined, Jack Stoll and Grant Calcaterra (ankle) will handle most of the tight end reps for the Eagles, while Albert Okwuegbunam is on hand for his typical handful of snaps. Goedert will set his sights on returning to action next Sunday night at Dallas.

Manhertz came back in late in the first half Sunday against the Texans after exiting with a shoulder injury earlier in the half, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

The backup tight end does not have a catch yet in the game. Manhertz has two catches for 16 yards and no touchdowns in 2023.

Tremble (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

With Hayden Hurst embedded in the concussion protocol and Tremble also sidelined Sunday, the Panthers will roll with Ian Thomas and Stephen Sullivan as their tight ends. Tremble managed just one limited practice during Week 13 prep, so he likely will need to increase his activity level in order to have a chance to play next Sunday at New Orleans.

Manhertz has a shoulder injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

The backup tight end did not make a catch before exiting. Manhertz has two catches for 16 yards and no touchdowns in 2023.

Uzomah (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Uzomah seems to have sustained a knee injury early into the Jets' Week 13 contest, and Jeremy Ruckert will likely see increased offensive snaps for the time being.

Goedert (forearm) will not play in Week 13 against the Niners, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.

We'll await for the official word 90 minutes before kickoff from the Eagles, but this should come as no surprise, with Goedert being listed as doubtful coming in.

Kroft (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

The Dolphins are keeping their first three tight ends, Durham Smythe, Julian Hill and Tanner Conner, active for the matchup instead. Kroft played six offensive snaps in Miami's Week 12 win over the Jets, his highest total of the season. The ninth-year pro does not have a catch in 2023.

Whiteheart (coach's decision) is inactive for the second week in a row after playing in Week 11 against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The tight end joined the Cardinals' practice squad Sept. 1 and signed with the active roster Oct. 24 after Zach Ertz was placed on injured reserve. Whiteheart only saw action in Week 11, and he did not play an offensive snap.

Adkins (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

The 24-year-old tight end appeared in each of Denver's last two games, but it now seems as if he's fallen down the depth chart. The Broncos elevated Lucas Krull to their active roster Saturday, and with Adkins inactive, Krull will likely serve as the team's No. 3 tight end in Week 13. Adkins has appeared in eight games for Denver this season, catching four of his five targets for 22 yards and primarily playing on special teams.