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Musgrave (concussion) was a full practice participant Friday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Back-to-back full practices have Musgrave on track to avoid any missed games after an early exit from last Thursday's loss to Detroit, though there still hasn't been any announcement from the Packers about the rookie clearing the concussion protocol. Fantasy managers thus should continue to consider the possibility of Musgrave missing Monday's game in Las Vegas, even if suiting up is the more likely outcome at this stage. The timing of the game is suboptimal if he ends up listed as questionable, especially given the lack of attractive TE alternatives on the rosters of the two teams playing Monday night.

Hendershot (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at San Francisco, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Hendershot hasn't practiced since he was listed on last Friday's injury report as limited due to an ankle concern. He'll thus miss his second contest in a row, giving Luke Schoonmaker another opportunity for an elevated workload behind starting tight end Jake Ferguson. Hendershot's next chance to suit up is Monday, Oct. 16 at the Chargers.

Johnson (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in New England, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Johnson suffered a calf injury in Week 4 pregame warmups and was unable to practice at all this week prior to being ruled out for Week 5. Foster Moreau and Jimmy Graham should continue to hold down the fort at tight end Sunday while Johnson sets his sights on trying to return Week 6 against the Texans.

Smith (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Arizona.

Smith's set to return from a two-game absence after logging full practices Thursday and Friday. Prior to getting hurt, the starting tight end caught five of nine targets for 27 yards across his first two games with the Bengals.

Bellinger (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Miami, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Bellinger is apparently in some danger of sitting out at least one full game as he recovers from the knee injury that forced him out of Monday's game versus Seattle. If he is sidelined, Lawrence Cager would be in line to play second fiddle to Darren Waller at tight end in Week 5.

Washington could be in store for a larger role Sunday against the Ravens, as fellow tight end Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) has been ruled out.

Freiermuth's absence could lead to larger roles for both Washington and Connor Heyward. Washington has been used primarily for blocking purposes through four games, as the 2023 third-round draft pick out of Georgia has just one catch in his young career.

Freiermuth (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Freiermuth didn't practice all week, and with the Steelers on bye in Week 6, the tight end's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Oct. 22 against the Rams. Given that Freiermuth is out this weekend, rookie Darnell Washington figures to see an increased role and could get his first NFL start versus Baltimore, with Connor Heyward and Rodney Williams also on hand.

Sullivan (hip) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Lions.

Despite practicing in full Friday, Sullivan will sit out for the fifth straight game Sunday. His next chance to return to game action will be in Week 6 at Miami.

Ricci (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at the Lions.

Ricci was able to manage a full practice Friday after limited participation Wednesday and Thursday, so he'll be back in pads for Week 5. He has just one target through four games in 2023.

Knox (quadriceps) logged a full practice Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.

Knox opened the week with a pair of limited practices, but his full participation Friday suggests the tight end isn't in danger of sitting out Sunday. Rookie first-round pick Dalton Kincaid has 15 catches to Knox's eight through four games, but Knox has the only touchdown between them, and the 6-foot-4 Knox scored 15 times over the previous two seasons. Both of Buffalo's top two tight ends could see substantial involvement against a Jacksonville defense that has allowed 261 yards and two touchdowns to the position through four contests this season.