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Henry (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills after returning to a limited practice Friday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Henry, who had his ankle rolled up on during Week 6 action, missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but his return to Friday's session, while capped, gives him a chance to be available this weekend. If, however, Henry is limited or out versus Buffalo, fellow TE Mike Gesicki would see increased work Week 7, while Pharaoh Brown also would be a candidate for added snaps. Either way, Henry's status will be confirmed before the first wave of games Sunday, with the Patriots kicking off at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Freiermuth (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Freiermuth's week got off to a promising start when he practiced fully Wednesday, but he was limited Thursday and didn't practice at all Friday. In Freiermuth's absence, rookie Darnell Washington is likely to lead Pittsburgh's tight ends in snaps, but the majority of pass-catching opportunities could go to Connor Heyward, who has 10 targets to Washington's three this season. The Rams have allowed the second-most receiving yards (414) to tight ends in 2023.

Goedert (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Miami.

Goedert was a limited practice participant throughout the week and should be ready for his usual three-down role Sunday night. He's produced just one big receiving line in six tries this year, but better days should be ahead given that his playing time and usage stats don't look much different from last season's.

LaPorta (calf) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest in Baltimore.

LaPorta has been dealing with a calf strain that flared up in the middle of last week, capping him to limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before practicing in full Friday. The rookie second-round pick thus will enter the weekend without an injury designation for Week 7 action as he looks to build upon the 29-325-3 line on 42 targets that he's put up through six outings to kick off his career.

Bryant (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Bryant was active for Week 6 versus San Francisco, but he'll go into the new weekend with a questionable tag. If he can't play in Week 7, Jordan Akins will probably see an uptick in snaps.

Coach Shane Steichen noted Friday that Granson (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Browns, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

With Granson unavailable this weekend, Drew Ogletree, Will Mallory and Mo Alie-Cox are slated to handle the Colts' Week 7 tight end duties. Granson now will target a potential return to action Sunday, Oct. 29 against the Saints.

Granson (concussion) remained sidelined at practice Friday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Granson didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, either, and thus is trending toward missing Sunday's game against the Browns. If Granson is ruled out later Friday, Drew Ogletree, Will Mallory and Mo Alie-Cox would be in line to handle the Colts' Week 7 tight end duties.

Freiermuth (hamstring) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Rams, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Per Pelissero, Freiermuth aggravated his hamstring injury during practice Thursday, and now it looks like he'll be sidelined Sunday and possibly beyond. Official confirmation of Freiermuth's Week 7 status will arrive later Friday, but if he is ruled out, fellow TE Darnell Washington would continue to see added work in the Steelers offense.

Morris (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's game against New England, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Morris, who caught his first pass of the season last week for a 15-yard touchdown, will have to miss his first game of the year due to an ankle injury. The depth tight end's next chance to take the field will be Week 8 against Tampa Bay.

Engram secured five of seven targets for 45 yards in the Jaguars' 31-24 win over the Saints on Thursday night.

Engram finished second in receptions and receiving yards for the Jaguars on the night with his sixth tally of at least five catches on the campaign. While the veteran tight end has been capped at 67 receiving yards this season as far as a single-game high, his role in the team's offense (51 targets in seven games) remains steady. Next up for Engram is a Week 8 road matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 29.