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Andrews (shoulder/knee) was listed as a limited participant at practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

As was the case Wednesday, the tight end wasn't spotted during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, but Andrews ultimately logged a limited session. When asked if he'll play this weekend against the Panthers, Andrews replied, "You never know," while also noting that he's "feeling good" at this stage of the week. Unless he manages a full practice Friday, Andrews figures to approach Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff with a Week 11 injury designation.

Woods (shoulder) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

Considering Woods opened Week 11 prep Wednesday as a limited participant Wednesday, his lack of activity Thursday represents a step backward. It's unclear if Woods was held out due to a setback or his absence was part of a pre-planned maintenance plan as he attempts to return from the shoulder injury that sidelined him for the Colts' Week 10 win over the Raiders. The extent of his participation at Friday's practice will ultimately determine Woods' odds of suiting up this Sunday against the Eagles. Even if he's cleared to play, Woods will likely be part of a three-man committee at tight end with Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson that would make it difficult to depend on him as an option in fantasy lineups.

Thomas (ribs) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

After dealing with knee and calf injuries already this season, Thomas now has a rib issue, which so far has resulted in a cap on his reps in both sessions during Week 11 prep. He'll have one more opportunity to get back to full before the Commanders potentially make a ruling on his availability for Sunday's game at Houston.

Kmet (thigh) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

One day removed from being held out Wednesday due to a thigh injury, Kmet returned to the field and managed to log some reps. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal if he'll carry a designation into the weekend ahead of Sunday's contest in Atlanta. If he's able to suit up, Kmet will be looking to keep up his hot streak, which has amounted to an 11-126-5 line on 15 targets over the last three games.

Njoku (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

The limited showing marked Njoku's first recorded practice activity since he sustained a left high-ankle sprain in the Browns' Oct. 23 loss to the Ravens. He's missed the team's subsequent two contests, but his return to the field Thursday in a limited capacity gives him a chance at suiting up this Sunday against the Bills. Before the Browns decide whether to give Njoku a designation or rule him out entirely ahead of that contest, the coaching and training staffs will reassess his condition following the team's final Week 11 practice Friday.

Njoku (ankle) was present for practice Thursday. Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Njoku, who last suited up for game action Week 7, didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to the field Thursday suggests that he could be available for Sunday's game against the Bills. The Browns' upcoming practice report will clarify the tight end's official participation level in the session.

Ricci (neck) was listed as a full participant on the Panthers' injury report Thursday.

Ricci was forced out with a neck injury during last Thursday's win over the Falcons, leaving him limited during Carolina's first practice leading up to Week 11. However, the fullback practiced without any limitations Thursday, so he should be ready to suit up Sunday against the Ravens. While Ricci has strictly been used as a blocker in the Panthers' running game so far this season, he's hauled in seven of eight targets for 68 yards over 10 games.

Bellinger (eye), who didn't practice Wednesday, was able to catch passes on the side while wearing a protective visor on his helmet, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Since fracturing his left eye socket Week 7, Bellinger has missed two games sandwiched around the Giants' Week 9 bye. The swelling around and the double vision within the eye in question has nearly subsided, and the next step in Bellinger's recovery is an upcoming visit to a specialist, which may happen by the end of this week, per Stapleton. Once that comes to pass, the Giants may have some clarity on the final stages of Bellinger's recovery timeline. For the time being, though, Lawrence Cager likely will be the main beneficiary at tight end, with Tanner Hudson and Chris Myarick on hand in reserve.

Kieft did not log a target over 23 snaps during the Buccaneers' 21-16 win over the Seahawks in Week 10.

The blocking-first tight end had recorded a reception apiece over the prior three games, but with Cameron Brate returning from a neck injury Sunday, his minuscule pass-catching role disappeared altogether. Kieft will have negligible fantasy value as long as Cade Otton and Brate are healthy in front of him.

Everett (groin) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

According to Omar Navarro and Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site, head coach Brandon Staley relayed that the tight end is "going to work back into practice" this week after suffering the groin injury in last Sunday's loss to the 49ers. With that in mind, Daniel Popper of The Athletic relays that Everett is likely being viewed as day-to-day as this weekend's game against the Chiefs approaches.