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Bryant remained the lone healthy tight end on the active roster Thursday, when starter Dalton Schultz (knee/shoulder) missed a second straight practice, Aaron Wilson of the KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Although Schultz missed the first two practices in preparation for Week 9 against the Broncos, head coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday that he expects the starting tight end to return later this week. If Schultz isn't available to play Sunday, Bryant would step in as the starter. In that event, he may not be a big part of the passing game plan, as it looks like Houston will be welcoming back wide receivers Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring), both of whom logged full practices Thursday.

Dulcich brought in all five targets for 49 yards in the Dolphins' 28-6 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.

Dulcich had spent the entire season on the Dolphins' practice squad until garnering active status for Sunday's Week 8 win over the Falcons, but Thursday marked his first time cracking the stat sheet. The 2022 third-round pick of the Broncos finished second in receptions and receiving yards on the night for Miami, and given the team's significant need for viable skill-position assets, Dulcich should have a good chance of remaining relevant in the air attack during a Week 10 home matchup against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Likely secured three of four targets for 60 yards in the Ravens' 28-6 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.

The third-year tight end came into the night with just a 5-26-0 line on five targets over his first four appearances of the season, so Thursday's performance qualified as a breakout effort. More than half of Likely's yardage came via a 35-yard grab on the final play of the first quarter, and he logged one more target than position mate Mark Andrews on the night. With his first productive game of 2025 under his belt, Likely may be more involved in the offense going forward while working with a now healthy Lamar Jackson.

Andrews brought in both targets for 22 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing twice for four yards in the Ravens' 28-6 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.

Andrews commemorated the return of Lamar Jackson from a three-game absence by catching his long-time quarterback's first two scoring tosses of the night, with those coming from three and 20 yards out in the first half. The veteran tight end's pair of scores were his first since the game in which he scored his other two touchdowns of the season, back in Week 3 against the Lions. That high-scoring loss also marked the only time Andrews has exceeded 34 receiving yards this season, so he'll look to boost his overall non-TD production against the Vikings in a Week 10 road matchup on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Saubert (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The tight end also missed Wednesday's session. Saubert has one catch for 12 yards in seven games this season, though he has contributed as a blocker. Nick Kallerup would likely step into that role if Saubert can't go this Sunday night against the Commanders.

Dissly (illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

The veteran tight end was cleared to return to practice in a limited capacity after missing Wednesday's session due to an illness. Dissly is trending toward being available for Sunday's game against the Titans, though he was a healthy scratch for Week 8 as the Chargers went with three active tight ends in Oronde Gadsden, Tucker Fisk and Tyler Conklin.

Oliver (foot) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Oliver sprained his foot during the Vikings' Week 8 loss to the Chargers, and Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reported Wednesday that the veteran tight end is unlikely to play against the Lions on Sunday. Ben Yurosek would be the Vikings' backup tight end behind T.J. Hockenson if Oliver is indeed ruled out Week 9 while Ben Sims -- who Minnesota claimed off waivers from Green Bay on Monday -- serves as the TE3.

Schultz (knee/shoulder) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Schultz also missed Wednesday's session, but coach DeMeco Ryans noted afterward that he expected the tight end to return to the field later in the week. With that in mind, the focus turns to what, if anything, Schultz does at Friday's practice, and in turn how the Texans list him on their final injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Manhertz (illness) was limited at Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Manhertz is dealing with an illness and has been limited at each of New York's first two practice sessions to begin the week. It still seems more likely than not that he'll be able to play Sunday versus San Francisco, though he may enter the weekend with an injury status if he's not able to log a full practice Friday. Manhertz typically works in a blocking role and has just one catch on one target for seven yards through eight games this season.

The Dolphins elevated Rucci from their practice squad to their active roster ahead of Thursday's matchup versus Baltimore.

Rucci has been elevated for the second straight week with Darren Waller (pectoral) on IR and Julian Hill (ankle) ruled out this week. In his first game action this season this past Sunday versus Atlanta, Rucci logged 11 snaps on offense along with 11 snaps on special teams without recording any targets. He's likely in line for a similar role Thursday night.