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Jordan (foot) isn't practicing Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Jordan sat out the Texans' Week 8 loss to Carolina while dealing with plantar fasciitis, and the tight end has yet to shake off the injury as Houston begins preparations for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. If Jordan misses another game, Eric Saubert -- whom Houston signed off Dallas' practice squad Tuesday -- will likely serve as the No. 2 tight end behind starter Dalton Schultz.

Hurst was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to an illness.

Hurst was among a number of key skill-position players sitting out to kick off Week 9 prep, with wide receivers Adam Thielen (rest), DJ Chark (elbow) and Laviska Shenault (ankle) also going down as non-participants on the official practice report. Fortunately for Hurst, he came down with an illness in the middle of the week, giving him plenty of time to recover ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. He'll have two more chances to get back on the practice field this week.

The Bengals signed Hudson off their practice squad Wednesday.

Hudson was elevated from the practice squad in Weeks 3 and 4 while Irv Smith dealt with a hamstring injury, and the 6-foot-5 tight end held his own with four catches for 48 yards on six targets between those two games. The 30 receiving yards Hudson compiled Week 3 are more than Smith has had in any game this season. Smith also lost a fumble in this past Sunday's win over the 49ers, so perhaps Hudson can carve out a sizable pass-catching role if the Cincinnati coaching staff is unhappy with Smith's production.

Jenkins is signing with Philadelphia's practice squad Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

As if trying to make the NFL as an undrafted free agent wasn't tough enough, Jenkins is doing so while undergoing a position change from wide receiver to tight end. The rookie out of Georgia Tech could be a contributor for Philadelphia down the line, but for now, he'll get a chance to continue learning the tight end position on the Eagles' practice squad.

Hooper caught both of his targets for 19 yards in Monday's 26-14 loss to the Lions.

Hooper played just 10 of the Raiders' 46 offensive snaps Monday, with his 22 percent snap share going down as his lowest rate of the season. With rookie tight end Michael Mayer having emerged as the team's top option at the position, Hooper has become an afterthought in the team's offensive scheme. Hooper will likely continue in a backup role going forward, barring an injury to Mayer.

Head coach Brian Daboll said that Waller (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Waller was forced out early in Sunday's 13-10 overtime loss to the Jets with a hamstring injury. The veteran tight end had been listed as questionable heading into that game with a hamstring issue that first surfaced in September, so his early departure may have been the result of a setback. Whatever the case, Waller now has just two chances to take the practice field ahead of the Giants' matchup against the Raiders on Sunday. Daniel Bellinger will be in line to start at tight end if Waller can't go this weekend.

Morris (ankle) will be a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Morris has missed the past two games due to an ankle injury, so it's encouraging to see him back on the practice field to begin Week 9 prep, even in a limited capacity. With Dawson Knox (wrist) on injured reserve, Morris would operate as the No. 2 tight end behind rookie Dalton Kincaid if the Bowling Green product makes his return Sunday against the Bengals.

The Texans signed Saubert from the Cowboys' practice squad to their active roster Tuesday.

The move corresponds with the Texans placing Teagan Quitoriano (groin) on injured reserve. Saubert joined the Cowboys' practice squad on Oct. 24, was elevated for Sunday's game against the Rams and played 14 snaps on special teams. He'll fill in as a depth tight end behind Dalton Schultz with Brevin Jordan (foot) expected to miss games.

The Chargers waived McKitty on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

McKitty played 96 snaps -- 61 on offense and 35 on special teams -- across six games this season and did not record a stat. The 2021 third-round pick didn't get much of a chance to participate in the Chargers' offense behind Gerald Everett and Donald Parham. McKitty will be able to explore his next moves should he clear waivers.

The Texans placed Quitoriano (groin) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Quitoriano, who sustained the injury in Sunday's 15-13 loss to the Panthers, will now have to sit out for at least the next four games and will be eligible to return against the Broncos on Dec. 3. In a corresponding move, the Texans signed tight end Eric Saubert off the Cowboys' practice squad.