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Bowman (knee) has been ruled out for Week 5.

Bowman didn't take part in practice this week and wasn't realistically expected to play. It's unclear if he'll be ready to take the field by Week 6.

Amaro (shoulder) is expected to play despite being listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Amaro was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but finished the week with a full session, which has him anticipated to play versus Miami. While the Titans will surely welcome having him available, Amaro still sits behind Delanie Walker, Anthony Fasano and Phillip Supernaw on the team"s tight end depth chart at the moment.

Donnell (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Green Bay.

With just six days to recover from a concussion that appeared quite serious, Donnell never had much of a shot to play in Sunday's game against the Packers. His absence will leave Will Tye to handle a heavy workload, as the two tight ends had previously been splitting snaps in New York's pass-oriented offense.

Coach Hue Jackson said that Hamlett is primed to carve out a role in his first game on the active roster, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Hamlett was one of team's final cuts prior to trimming the roster to 53-men. While it's difficult to interpret whether Hamlett's role will come on offense or special teams, he could be worth keeping an eye on as the season progresses.

Donnell (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.

After a big hit from Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr on Monday, Donnell entered the league's protocol for head injuries, where he'll remain until he receives clearance from an independent neurologist. If he's sidelined Sunday at Green Bay, Will Tye will scoop up any and all available TE reps.

Bowman (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

With only one target on Sunday, it's unclear exactly when Bowman suffered the injury, but the lack of practice likely means it is something that needs monitoring. Regardless, with the Jets rarely using their tight ends in the passing game and Bowman being buried on the depth chart, his absence will have little impact on the team's offense.

O'Malley was signed to the Raiders' active roster on Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports.

O'Malley had resided on Oakland's practice squad so far in the 2016 campaign, but the loss of Lee Smith (ankle) to injured reserve created a need for depth at tight end.

Amaro (shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday.

With Delanie Walker back in action this past Sunday, Amaro saw just one snap on offense in Week 4 against the Texans. Amaro is thus not worthy of lineup consideration as long as Walker is able to play.

Ertz (rib) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

With an uninhibited practice under his belt, Ertz has officially recovered from the rib displacement in his collarbone that forced back-to-back absences. Fortunately for the Eagles and Ertz, their Week 4 bye will contain him to two DNPs, and he'll resume his role as one of Carson Wentz's top targets with Jordan Matthews, Nelson Agholor, and Darren Sproles.

Waller was at practice Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun reports.

With Waller having served a four-game suspension to start the season, he's a candidate to be activated by the Ravens in the coming days, with fellow TE Maxx Williams dealing with a knee issue.