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Deguara (hip) was a limited participant at the Packers' practice Wednesday.

Deguara was unavailable for the team's 29-22 win over the Lions on Thanksgiving due to a hip injury, so his ability to practice in any capacity to open the week is a step in the right direction for his availability Week 13. The tight end will have two more chances to increase his workload prior to Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs.

Vannett (concussion) didn't participate in the Chargers' practice Wednesday.

Vannett remains in the concussion protocol after missing last week's loss to the Ravens. The 30-year-old still needs to clear protocols in order to play versus the Patriots on Sunday.

Dulcich (hamstring) worked off to the side at practice Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Dulcich has been sidelined for nine of the Broncos' 11 games to date due to recurring hamstring issues. Since he's already missed the required four games during his second stint of the season on injured reserve, he's eligible to rejoin the 53-man roster, but the Broncos aren't prepared to activate him this week, according to Tomasson. Dulcich could have visions of playing Week 14 against the Chargers, but the Broncos will first have to clear him to practice to set in motion any return.

Smythe (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Smythe now has two more chances to practice fully ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders. However, with a 18-178-0 receiving line through 10 games this season, the Dolphins' starting tight end doesn't profile as a high-upside fantasy option.

Schultz didn't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

The tight end wasn't known to be dealing with an injury in Sunday's 24-21 loss to Jacksonville, though the hamstring issue may at least partially explain why Schultz logged just 29 of 60 snaps on offense -- a season-low 48.3 percent share -- in the contest. With an absence from practice to begin Week 13 prep, Schultz's status will need to be monitored Thursday and Friday as fantasy managers look to get a better sense of his availability for this weekend's game against the Broncos. If Schultz is sidelined Sunday, Houston would be left with Brevin Jordan and Eric Saubert as its available tight ends.

Dissly (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Dissly was a full participant during practice Wednesday after he logged a limited session Tuesday, but it wasn't enough for the 27-year-old to avoid carrying a designation into the Week 13 contest. The Seahawks will clarify the tight end's status with the release of their inactive list, which will come out approximately 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

McBride was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

McBride was emerging as one of Arizona's top pass catchers before Kyler Murray returned from his torn ACL in Week 10, and since then, the second-year tight end has combined for 20 catches (on 25 targets) for 234 yards over the last three games. With the groin issue keeping him off the field to begin Week 13 prep, however, McBride's status will be one to monitor closely as Sunday approaches to get a sense of his potential to suit up in Pittsburgh.

Ogletree (foot) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

The "full" listing would suggest Ogletree should be ready to return to action Sunday against the Titans after sitting out of Indianapolis' last two games. If available this weekend, Ogletree would likely be part of a messy three- or four-headed committee at tight end including Kylen Granson, Will Mallory and Mo Alie-Cox. Ogletree has handled snap shares north of 50 percent in just three of his eight appearances to date, stringing together a 9-147-2 receiving line on 17 targets.

Hendershot (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Hendershot was designated to return from IR two weeks ago and has been practicing in full with the team ever since. However, the Indiana product has still not been moved to the 53-man roster and has a week until he needs to be, which will leave his status for Thursday's game against the Seahawks up in the air.

Goedert (forearm) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Goedert has yet to practice since breaking his right forearm Week 9 and subsequently undergoing surgery to address the issue. Because of the Eagles' Week 10 bye, he's missed only two games as a result of the injury, and recent rumblings out of Philadelphia have suggested that Goedert is making an attempt to be available Sunday against the 49ers, per James Palmer of NFL Network. With one chance gone to mix into drills this week, Goedert likely will need to get back on the field Thursday and/or Friday to give himself a chance to return to action Week 13.