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Donnell isn't expected to play Sunday at Washington, after the Giants found a "troubling result" on an MRI on his neck, Dan Graziano of ESPN New York reports. "It's not looking good," Donnell said.

On Monday, Donnell stated that he felt 100 percent after doctors cleared him, but Wednesday's development leaves the tight end without a return date. While he'll likely be ruled out in advance of Sunday's game, Jordan Raanan of NJ.com speculated that Donnell may be in danger of missing the rest of the season. In the meantime, Will Tye and Jerome Cunningham will handle TE reps for the Giants, but a free-agent addition to the corps isn't out of the question.

Ertz (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest at Detroit.

With only three days to recover from a concussion suffered Sunday versus the Buccaneers, Ertz was able to progress to a limited showing in Wednesday's practice, according to Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, Ertz was unable to complete all phases of the league's protocol for head injuries. His next opportunity to suit up arrives on Dec. 6 in New England.

Donnell (neck) will not practice Wednesday, ESPN's Dan Graziano reports.

Donnell was cleared by team doctors to resume football activities Monday, so it's somewhat surprising to see the Giants list him as inactive on their pre-practice report. His game-time status should gain more clarity as the week progresses, so fantasy owners should check back in closer to Friday for more information.

Escobar collected two catches off of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's win over Miami.

With Tony Romo back under center Escobar enjoyed his first multi-catch game since, you guessed it, Romo was last under center. Jason Witten continues to be Romo's security blanket at tight end, but Escobar managed to collect four touchdowns on just nine catches in 2014. He may have a similar end-zone focused role in Dallas now with Romo back.

Ertz (concussion) will not play in Thursday's game against the Lions, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Ertz was quickly cleared to participate in team meetings, which suggests he has a good chance to be ready for Week 13. However, with the Eagles facing a short turnaround ahead of a Thanksgiving contest, Ertz simply doesn't have enough time to make it through the NFL's concussion protocol. His absence will likely leave more snaps and targets for Brent Celek, with Trey Burton serving as the No. 2 tight end.

Graham caught three passes for 39 yards in another slow day Sunday as the Seahawks defeated he 49ers.

Graham, who was targeted only three times, has failed to top 41 yards in six games this season and has reached 75 yards only three times. The Seahawks weren't expected to target him as much as the Saints did, but they don't use him anything like he experienced in New Orleans. Entering the game, he had lined up tight 60.1 percent of plays compared to 37.1 percent with the Saints and 25.7 percent in the slot after 42 percent in New Orleans. Worse, he's been targeted in the red zone a mere eight times this season, just three times inside the 10 (none since Week 3).

Hamm has been promoted from Washington's practice squad to the team's active roster.

In a corresponding move, the team waived fellow TE Anthony McCoy, with Hamm now in line to provide depth at the position behind Jordan Reed (who is currently dealing with a knee issue) and Derek Carrier.

Allen had just one reception for seven yards and was targeted just one time in Sunday's win at Atlanta.

A change to Matt Hasselbeck at quarterback didn't alter Allen's role in the passing game as he's largely been invisible the past seven games. Allen has just 12 targets in his last seven games.

Donnell (neck) has been cleared by doctors and said he feels 100 percent healthy, Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports.

Coming out of a bye week, Donnell will likely return for Sunday's game against the Redskins. Fill-in starter Will Tye was more involved in the past two games, but he didn't play well enough to threaten Donnell's role. The Giants will be glad to have their top tight end healthy.

Ertz (concussion) has already been cleared to attend team meetings, NJ.com's Eliot Shorr-Parks reports.

If a concussion is severe enough, the affected player will often miss at least a few days of meetings, in addition to being held off the practice field. Ertz isn't practicing and still faces an uphill battle to be ready for Thursday's game against the Lions, but it does at least seem that he's already making progress. If Ertz doesn't play, Brent Celek and Trey Burton would likely get a few more opportunities in the passing game.