NFL Player News

Hockenson (ribs), who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to suit up Sunday versus New Orleans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Hockenson has been limited in practice due to the rib injury he suffered in a 31-28 win over Atlanta in Week 9, but he doesn't look as though he'll be forced to miss any game action as a result. The tight end's expected availability is welcome news for Minnesota's passing offense, as wideout Justin Jefferson (hamstring) wasn't activated from injured reserve this week and receiver K.J. Osborn (concussion) is shaping up as a game-time decision. Official word on Hockenson's status will arrive when Minnesota releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Keene was elevated to the Texans' active roster Saturday.

Keene has spent the entire season on Houston's practice squad, but he was elevated to the active roster, with Brevin Jordan (foot) ruled out. There's a possibility Keene is inactive, but it appears as though he is headed toward his 2023 debut Sunday against the Bengals.

Jackson was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster by the Giants on Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Jackson should be the third tight end on New York's depth chart behind Daniel Bellinger and Lawrence Cager. Jackson signed with the Giants' practice squad in August and has yet to appear in a game this season. The third-year pro saw a combined 14 offensive snaps with the Eagles in 2021 and 2022.

Carlson reverted to the Bears' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Carlson's elevation to the active roster prior to Thursday's win over the Panthers led to his first on-field action since 2020. However, he ultimately played on just one special teams snap. He will now continue working to make an impression on the practice squad.

Jordan (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Bengals.

This will be Jordan's third consecutive missed game. He has just five catches for 51 yards and one touchdown on the season. Dalton Schultz and Eric Saubert will again handle tight end duties this week.

Parkinson (biceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

After failing to practice Wednesday, Parkinson returned to a limited practice Thursday. According to Brady Henderson of ESPN.com, head coach Pete Carroll suggested that Parkinson is likely to play this weekend, though confirmation on the tight end's status won't arrive until Seattle releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. While playing nearly half the offensive snaps for Seattle this season, Parkinson has recorded a 12-138-0 receiving line on 18 targets.

Swaim (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Swaim was able to return to practice in a limited capacity Friday after missing Thursday's session, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 10. If he can't play, Blake Whiteheart could see some blocking reps at tight end Sunday.

Njoku (knee) has no injury designation and is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Njoku made progress all week, going from DNP Wednesday to limited Thursday and full Friday. He should be all systems go for Sunday, but Njoku draws a tough matchup against a Ravens defense surrendering the second-fewest fantasy points and third-fewest yards to tight ends.

Hockenson (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Hockenson played through the injury after suffering it in Sunday's 31-28 win over Atlanta, finishing with seven catches for 69 yards while playing 85 percent of the available offensive snaps. He seems to have come out of the game with significant soreness but has a shot to avoid any absences after managing limited practice participation throughout the week. Fantasy managers will be glad to hear the Vikings and Saints have an early kickoff (1 ET) given that WRs Justin Jefferson (hamstring) and K.J. Osborn (concussion) also are listed as questionable.

Pitts missed Friday's practice for personal reasons but doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Pitts is temporarily away from the team for the birth of his son. It won't impact his availability for Sunday, and if he scores his second TD of the season it's a safe bet the celebration will include some reference to the newborn baby.