Gibbens (elbow) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

The 27-year-old did not appear limited in the Patriots' Week 18 game against Miami, totalling his usual snap share (47) behind starter Christian Elliss. Gibbens' status for Sunday's wild-card matchup will likely depend on his participation in practice Thursday and Friday.

Mitchell caught all three of his targets for 28 yards across five regular-season games in 2025.

The 2022 fifth-round pick from Virginia Tech operated as Carolina's No. 4 tight end and was active primarily when Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle, IR) or Tommy Tremble were sidelined this season. Mitchell contributed both offensively and on special teams during his five appearances, logging 46 offensive snaps and 39 on special teams. He's set to become a restricted free agent following the Panthers' 2025 playoff campaign, but his future with the team remains uncertain, as Sanders, Tremble and rookie Mitchell Evans are all under contract for 2026.

Long (coach's decision) was inactive for Sunday's 41-7 win against the Titans. He finished the regular season with 12 receptions for 85 yards and two touchdowns.

The 27-year-old suited up for just one of Jacksonville's final nine games of the regular season, as he sat as a healthy scratch and also missed some time due to hip and knee injuries. Long is under contract with the Jaguars for 2026, but it's possible he ends up being a cap casualty since he has a $2.875 million cap hit and could be cut with just a $375,000 dead cap penalty.

Tonga (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday.

Tonga missed the final two games of the Patriots' regular season after suffering a foot injury in Week 16. If the 29-year-old wants a chance to play Sunday, he will likely need to participate in practice Thursday or Friday. The fifth-year pro has 22 tackles (six solo) in 14 games this season.

Evans caught 19 of 25 targets for 171 yards and two touchdowns and rushed once for one yard across 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Despite opening the season as the Panthers' No. 3 tight end, Evans started 10 games and played 391 offensive snaps during his rookie campaign, largely due to Carolina's frequent use of two- and three-tight-end sets. The 2025 fifth-round pick from Notre Dame was used primarily as a blocker but also held his own as a receiver, averaging 9.0 yards per reception. With Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle, IR) out for Carolina's 2025 playoff run, Evans is set to operate as the team's top backup behind Tommy Tremble. Even with Tremble and Sanders under contract for 2026 season, Evans will likely be more involved in the Panthers' offensive game plan.

Morris caught his lone target for a five-yard touchdown during Sunday's 41-7 win against the Titans.

The 26-year-old played 45 percent of Jacksonville's offensive snaps and secured his first touchdown of the campaign during the second quarter. Morris joined Jacksonville for 2025 on a one-year contract, and he's poised to return to the open market this offseason after catching six passes for 55 yards during the regular season.

Tremayne caught 14 of 18 targets for 160 yards across 16 regular-season games in 2025.

Tremayne had appeared in just two NFL games and totaled minus-2 receiving yards prior to his 2025 campaign with the Panthers, but he emerged as a valuable contributor this season. The Stanford product tallied 11.4 yards per reception while also playing a significant role on special teams, logging 262 offensive snaps and 231 on special teams. Set to become an exclusive-rights free agent following Carolina's 2025 playoff run, Tremayne is expected to be retained by the Panthers. If he returns for 2026, he'd likely remain a depth option at wide receiver while contributing on special teams.

Mundt caught his only target for 16 yards during Sunday's 41-7 win against the Titans.

The 31-year-old's 16-yard reception during the second quarter was his first catch since Week 12 in Arizona. Mundt played in 16 games this season while serving as a secondary tight end for the Jaguars, and he finished the regular season with nine catches for 111 yards. He's under contract with Jacksonville for 2026, but he carries a $3.25 million cap hit and could be released with just a $500,000 dead cap penalty.

Brown caught his lone target for eight yards during Sunday's 41-7 win against the Titans.

Brown didn't play any offensive snaps Week 17 and was without a reception since Week 9 in Las Vegas, but he had a minor offensive role during Sunday's blowout victory in the regular-season finale. The 26-year-old joined the Jaguars on a one-year, $10 million contract in March, and he'll return to the open market this offseason after catching 20 of 27 targets for 227 yards in 14 regular-season games during 2025.

KIttle (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

After missing a Week 17 win against the Bears due to a mid-to-low-ankle sprain, Kittle was back in action this past Saturday against the Seahawks, logging 95 percent of the snaps on his way to five catches (on seven targets) for 29 yards. He continues to deal with the injury in the wake of that loss, but he at least will have two more opportunities to log a full practice this week before the 49ers potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's wild-card game at Philadelphia.