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Jordan was limited at Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Jordan is nursing the injury after playing 42 of the Texans' 70 offensive snaps and logging one reception for five yards on two targets in Houston's season-opening tie with Indianapolis. Meanwhile, fellow tight end O.J. Howard (12 snaps) caught both of his targets for 38 yards and two scores, while Pharaoh Brown (46 snaps) caught his only target for 17 yards. As long as he's able to suit up Sunday against the Broncos, Jordan could draw more targets this weekend, but continued involvement on the part of Brown and Howard could limit his fantasy ceiling.

Asiasi (quadriceps) was limited in practice Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Asiasi continues to nurse a quadriceps injury that is believed to have occurred while he was still with the Patriots. The third-year pro was claimed off waivers from New England on Aug. 31 and has been mostly out or limited since, including Week 1. Asiasi is considered questionable for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Cowboys.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle (groin) won't take part in practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Kittle has yet to step on the practice field since injuring his groin during an unofficial session Sept. 5. Shanahan told Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area on Monday that he was hopeful the 49ers' top tight end would be able to mix into drills Wednesday, but that won't come to pass. Kittle has two more chances to practice this week, but his lack of activity Wednesday isn't a great sign as the team prepares for Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.

Turner (hamstring) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice report, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

This is certainly an encouraging development development for the rookie, who coach Ron Rivera said Monday had "a chance" of playing in Week 2. Turner missed the season opener due to the hamstring issue after being limited at practice during the week, but he appears on track to make his NFL debut against the Lions on Sunday.

The Buccaneers signed Wells to their practice squad Wednesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Wells was cut from Tennessee's practice squad at the beginning of September, but he finds a new home in Tampa Bay after the Buccaneers released J.J. Howland from their practice squad. Wells made his NFL debut last year, playing 13 snaps (12 offensive) across three games with the Cardinals.

Gray snagged a 10-yard reception across two targets in Sunday's 44-21 win over the Cardinals.

Starting tight end Travis Kelce had a huge outing in Week 1 (eight receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown on nine targets), but the Chiefs were still able to find playing time for depth options in Gray (36 snaps) and Fortson (22 snaps). Gray and Fortson are still likely to operate mostly as blockers when they're on the field, limiting the upside of both players so long as Kelce and the team's other key pass catchers are available.

Fortson hauled in his lone target for a one-yard touchdown reception in the Chiefs' 44-21 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Starting tight end Travis Kelce had a huge outing in Week 1 (eight receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown on nine targets), but the Chiefs were still able to find playing time for depth options in Noah Gray (36 snaps, one catch for 10 yards on two targets) and Fortson (22 snaps). Gray and Fortson are still likely to operate mostly as blockers when they're on the field, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes won't hesitate to occasionally look for the big-bodied Fortson (6-foot-4, 226 pounds) near the goal line. Fortson has only six career receptions to his name, but he's scored three touchdowns.

Johnson secured two of five targets for 43 yards during Sunday's 27-26 win over the Falcons.

Johnson recorded a career game during Sunday's comeback victory. He led all Saints TEs in targets, though Taysom Hill rushed four times for 81 yards and a touchdown while also making a two-yard catch. The 2020 UDFA is only a deep depth stash for fantasy at this point, but his involvement will be worth monitoring Week 2 versus Tampa Bay. He converted positions from wide receiver last offseason.

Thomas secured three of six targets for 45 yards during Sunday's 28-22 win over Jacksonville.

Thomas saw ample involvement on offense in his first game since suffering a torn ACL last December, especially considering that no other tight end saw more than one target. He'll continue to operate as one the top receiving options for Carson Wentz alongside wide receivers Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson and Curtis Samuel heading into the Commanders' Week 2 game against the Lions.

Kieft logged 16 snaps on offense but did not draw a target during the Buccaneers' 19-3 win over the Cowboys in Week 1.

The rookie sixth-round pick garnered active status as the No. 3 tight end behind Cameron Brate and fellow first-year player Cade Otton, but his role was limited to blocking in the opener. That's very likely to be par for the course moving forward, considering both Kieft's 265-pound frame and the fact he was used in a very similar role during his college days at Minnesota (12 catches in four seasons).