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Okonkwo (hamstring) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Okonkwo exited Washington's 24-22 Week 1 loss to the Eagles due to a hamstring injury after catching two of three targets for 16 yards. That injury has sidelined him for practice both Wednesday and Thursday. If Okonkwo doesn't recover in time to face the Cowboys on Sunday, John Bates would be in line to work as the top tight end for the Commanders.

Johnson did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to an illness.

Johnson's absence from Wednesday's practice was likely a precautionary measure, and the veteran tight end will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of the Saints' Week 2 road tilt against the Ravens on Sunday. Johnson had a career year in 2025 and produced a 3-54-1 receiving line (on seven targets) during the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1. With rookie first-round wideout Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) on injured reserve, Johnson, Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele are likely going to be the go-to targets in the passing game for quarterback Tyler Shough.

Delp (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Delp has been working through a hamstring injury since late August, which prevented him from playing in the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1. His return to practice, albeit in a limited capacity, is a good sign, and the rookie third-rounder will have two more chances to log a full session and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's road tilt against the Ravens.

Whyle (neck) was not listed on the injury report Wednesday.

Whyle injured his neck in Sunday's 39-22 loss to Minnesota, but it appears it wasn't anything too serious. The 27-year-old is currently on track to play in Week 2 against the Jets, though he isn't expected to be much of a contributor behind Tucker Kraft and Jonnu Smith.

Kittle (Achilles) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Kittle operated with a cap on his practice reps last week before returning to action just nine months removed from tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card win at Philadelphia. In the 49ers' Week 1 victory against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, he started, played 30 of 65 offensive snaps and gathered in two of five targets for 12 yards. San Francisco may continue to take it easy on Kittle in the early going with the long term in mind, but his status for game days doesn't appear to be in any question.

Muse was signed to the active roster by Atlanta on Wednesday, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Muse was recently elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh. After reverting to the practice squad Monday, the 27-year-old is now back on the 53-man roster. However, with Kyle Pitts, Charlie Woerner and Austin Hooper healthy, Muse will presumably continue to spend most of his time on special teams.

Tonges (knee) requires surgery for an MCL tear and is done for the season, Cam Inman reports.

The team placed Tonges on injured reserve earlier Wednesday, and now it's official that he will miss the rest of the season. Tonges suffered an MCL tear in the season opener against the Rams. Jack Stoll was signed to the practice squad to add depth, and Luke Farrell now projects to be the second tight end behind George Kittle.

Tonges (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters after the opening week win that Tonges' injury "[did] not look good," and the 49ers' placement of the tight end on IR affirms that. The team did not give a timeline for Tonges' return, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes that this is an MCL injury. The 49ers signed tight end Jack Stoll to the practice squad in a corresponding move.

Head coach Klint Kubiak said that Bowers (knee) won't practice Wednesday but hopes the tight end will be able to Thursday and/or Friday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Bowers is a little more than a week removed from undergoing a meniscus trim on his left knee, for which he sat out the Raiders' Week 1 win against the Dolphins this past Sunday. His next practice reps would mark his first since the surgery, so getting back on the field in some capacity this week would give him a chance to return to action Sunday at the Chargers. Another absence from Bowers, though, would allow Michael Mayer exclusive access to TE reps in the Raiders offense.

Okonkwo (hamstring) won't participate in practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Okonkwo exited late in this past Sunday's loss at Philadelphia due to a hamstring injury, which now will keep him out of drills to begin Week 2 prep. He'll have two more opportunities to practice this week before the Commanders potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's game in Dallas. John Bates and Ben Sinnott are the next players up at tight end for Washington.