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Kroft caught six of seven targets for 68 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's 31-7 win over the Browns.

With Tyler Eifert (back) out of commission, Kroft led the team in receiving yardage and found the end zone for the first time since Week 15 of the 2015 season. Few other players on offense have stepped up for the Bengals, so perhaps the third-year pro can continue to play a sizable role after seizing his opportunity. It remains to be seen if Eifert plays next week against the Bills, but Kroft seems likely to factor into the team's plans regardless.

Hewitt injured his knee Sunday against the Browns and won't return, Jay Morrison of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Hewitt hasn't been targeted yet this season, but he's only played 20 offensive snaps over three games. The 26-year-old tight end is used mainly for run-blocking duties and on special teams. He'll shift his focus to getting healthy for a Week 5 matchup with the Bills.

Hollister (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup with Carolina.

Hollister was added to the injury report Saturday, likely for precautionary reasons. He isn't expected to be limited Sunday.

Hollister was a late addition to the team's injury report for Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a hamstring issue and is considered questionable.

Hollister likely suffered the injury at some point following the release of the injury report, potentially leaving the team slightly shorthanded at tight end heading into the contest. Considering the rookie owns just two receptions so far this season, his potential absence shouldn't have a large impact on the offense as long as Rob Gronkowski and Dwayne Allen are healthy.

McGrath (foot) popped up on Friday's injury report and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

His questionable designation is somewhat surprising, as he was a full participant at practice all week. Thus, there could be more to the situation than the team has announced. Until more clarity is gained, the depth tight end and special teams performer looks to be a game-time decision.

Kroft is poised for another start Sunday at Cleveland with Tyler Eifert (back) unable to play.

In the Bengals' first outing without Eifert this season, Kroft took the field for all but one of the 61 offensive snaps this past Sunday in Green Bay. That said, Kroft was only used modestly as a receiver, notching three catches (on four targets) for 28 yards. Each of those marks were his most in a game since Week 5 of the 2016 season, so it's difficult to trust Kroft for much, if any, production during Eifert's absence.

Graham (ankle) was removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Graham played through the same ankle injury last week without any reported setbacks, catching seven of 12 targets for 72 yards in a 33-27 loss to the Titans. He was held out of Wednesday's practice and limited at Thursday's session, but he nonetheless figures to handle his usual workload Sunday against the Colts.

Tomlinson (elbow) doesn't appear on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Tomlinson, who missed the past two games with an ailing elbow, was a full participant in practice Friday and appears to be good to go moving forward. However, as the No. 2 tight end on a desolate Jets offense, his upside is extremely limited.

James (shoulder) was removed from the Steelers' Week 4 injury report after practicing in full Friday.

James remains ahead of Vance McDonald and Xavier Grimble in the Steelers' TE pecking order, but after a two-TD effort in Week 1, his production has cooled, as he's combined for six catches for 46 yards in the team's two games since then.

Graham (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Graham is ahead of last week's DNP/DNP/full practice schedule, following up Wednesday's absence with a capped showing Thursday. No matter where he ends up this Friday, owners breathed a sigh of relief in Week 3 after he corralled seven of 11 passes for 72 yards. If active Sunday night, Graham will be seeking to be the second tight end in as many weeks (previously, Browns rookie David Njoku) to reach the end zone against the Colts.