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Fannin (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Fannin wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so his appearance on it a day later is notable. It remains to be seen if Thursday's listed limitations were maintenance-related or indicative of a setback, but the tight end may need to work fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Saints without an injury designation.

Taylor (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Taylor was limited Wednesday, but his return to full Thursday puts him on track for his normal role Sunday against the Chiefs. The tight end has been a surprisingly big part of the passing offense this season despite the selection of Kenyon Sadiq in the first round of April's Draft. Taylor has secured 17 of 23 targets for 136 yards and two touchdowns across six games.

Henry (foot) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Henry has started Week 9 prep with back-to-back absences after exiting during the Patriots' Week 8 win over Miami. If the veteran tight end is unable to practice in at least some capacity Friday, he'll likely be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, paving the way for rookie third-round pick Eli Raridon to take on an expanded role.

Chicago signed Carlson from its practice squad to its 53-man roster Wednesday, Brendan Sugrue of USA Today reports.

When Cole Kmet went to the Bears' injured reserve list with a season-ending knee injury following Week 7, it left the team with just two healthy tight ends on its active roster, so the move gives the club some much-needed depth at the position. As long as starter Colston Loveland and rookie third-rounder Sam Roush remain available, though, Carlson's role will likely be limited as the season progresses.

The Raiders activated Runyon (foot) from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Runyon has been on Las Vegas' injured reserve list since August with a foot injury, but it looks like he's finally on track to make his 2026 regular-season debut in Week 9. Over 13 games in 2025, the vast majority of his snaps came on special teams.

Kacmarek (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Dolphins' practice Wednesday.

Kacmarek was limited at practice throughout the entire week before playing 19 offensive snaps and six snaps on special teams during the team's 24-19 loss to the Patriots in Week 8. The tight end may be set for a similar fate ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Lions as he continues to nurse a hamstring injury.

Johnson (neck) was a full participant at the Giants' practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Johnson appears to be back to full health after missing the team's last two contests while nursing a neck injury. The 25-year-old will be back in his No. 2 role at tight end behind starter Isaiah Likely against the Eagles on Sunday.

Ogletree (knee) did not participate at the Colts' practice Wednesday.

Ogletree opened the week on the sideline at practice as he continues to nurse a knee issue. The tight end was able to play through the injury during the team's 42-7 loss to the Jaguars in Week 8, and he will have two more chances to return to practice before potentially giving it a go again Sunday versus the Cowboys.

Ferguson (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

The Rams opened Ferguson's 21-day practice window Wednesday, as he looks to return from injured reserve for Sunday's game against the Commanders. If Colby Parkinson (ribs) is unable to play for the second straight week, Ferguson would join Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen at tight end for Los Angeles.

Parkinson (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Parkinson missed the Week 8 win over the Chargers and remains sidelined for the start of Week 9 prep. Terrance Ferguson (ankle) was back at practice Wednesday and could join Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen at tight end if Parkinson is unable to face the Commanders on Sunday.