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Moreau (ankle) was upgraded to a limited practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Moreau was listed as DNP on Wednesday's practice report, so this is a step in the right direction for him ahead of Week 3 versus Green Bay. On 48 percent of the offensive snaps, Moreau has two catches for 20 scoreless yards on two targets.

Thomas (concussion) wasn't spotted during the open part of Thursday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Assuming he goes down as a non-participant for a second consecutive session, Thomas seemingly doesn't have enough time to make his way through the concussion protocol and be able to suit up Sunday against the Bills. If that comes to pass, the Commanders will turn to John Bates and Cole Turner at tight end for as long as Thomas is sidelined.

Knox (back) won't practice Thursday, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Knox also missed Wednesday's practice, so the tight end -- who is taking things "one day at a time" per coach coach Sean McDermott -- will probably need to work in some capacity Friday in order to have a chance to suit up Sunday against the Commanders. If Knox ends up sidelined this weekend, fellow TE Dalton Kincaid would be in line for added opportunities Week 3.

Washington (knee) was a non-participant at the Steelers' practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.

Washington appears to have left Monday's 26-22 win over the Browns a little worse for wear, opening the week on the sidelines at practice. The tight end still has two more practices this week to return to the field prior to Sunday night's matchup with the Raiders.

Dissly didn't take part in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Dissly has been a regular part of Seattle's passing game this season, gathering in all five targets for 52 yards through two games while earning snap shares of 30 percent Week 1 and 55 percent Week 2. With a shoulder injury in tow, his status will be one to monitor as the week goes to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's game versus the Panthers. Fellow tight end Noah Fant (ribs) also showed up on Wednesday's injury report, but he was listed as a full participant.

The Seahawks signed Russell off of the Eagles' practice squad Wednesday.

The undrafted rookie spent the offseason in Philly and caught five passes for 50 yards and one touchdown during the preseason. He'll be roster depth behind Noah Fant, Will Dissly (shoulder) and Colby Parkinson in Seattle.

Moreau didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Moreau is nursing the injury two days after recording two catches for 20 yards in the Saints' 20-17 win over the Panthers on Monday. He'll have two more opportunities to get back on the practice field in some capacity before the Saints' Week 3 game Sunday in Green Bay.

Horsted played all 14 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Bills.

Horsted has dressed for both of the Raiders' first two games but has yet to see any work on offense. He remains the clear No. 3 tight end on the depth chart behind Austin Hooper and Michael Mayer.

Bell went without a target across 14 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-9 win over the Jaguars.

Bell logged 25 snaps on offense and cashed in with two catches for 12 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' season-opening loss to the Lions, but as expected, his opportunities took a hit Week 2 with top tight end Travis Kelce (knee) returning to the lineup. The 32-year-old remains the clear third option on the depth chart behind Kelce and Noah Gray.

Wilcox went without a target across two snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Ravens.

Wilcox has been active for both of the Bengals' first two games, but he's seen most of his work on special teams rather than at tight end. He's logged just nine snaps on offense compared to 35 on special teams and will continue to operate as Cincinnati's clear No. 3 tight end while both Irv Smith and Drew Sample are available.