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Pettigrew (elbow) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free

Pettigrew has already missed a combined five games this season due to hamstring and knee concerns, but his upper body is now the issue for the veteran tight end. If he ends his absence at two games Sunday against the Chiefs in London, he's unlikely to be a factor in the passing attack, as the Lions' top pass-catchers are healthy at the moment.

Niklas was held without a catch Monday versus the Ravens, despite logging 27 of the Cardinals' 62 offensive snaps, Mike Jurecki of FOX Sports 910 Phoenix reports.

Niklas has been buried on the depth chart this season, with just one catch to his name in Week 6 against the Steelers. During that game, though, starting TE Darren Fells suffered a shoulder injury that is expected to force two or three absences. In Fells' first absence, Niklas played second fiddle to Jermaine Gresham in the pecking order, as the veteran tight end notched four catches (on six targets) for 62 yards. With little usage and sporadic targets across 14 career games, there's no indication that Niklas is anything more than fantasy waiver-wire fodder.

A hamstring injury has landed Waller on IR, the Baltimore Sun reports.

In six games for the Ravens this season, the sixth-rounder recorded just two catches for 18 yards, but Waller will be missed on special teams, given the impact that he made as a gunner on that front.

Donnell caught four passes off of five targets for 18 yards in Sunday's win over Dallas.

Donnell has caught at least three passes in every game this season and ranks second on the team in catches and targets. Donnell is not much of a vertical threat, his 7.2 yards per catch are the second fewest among tight ends with 15 or more receptions, but his size down in the red zone makes him a decent back-up fantasy tight end.

Coffman agreed to a contract with the Titans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Coffman will rejoin the Titans just a few days after being released by the team. While he is back on the active roster, he will continue playing a bit role for the Titans.

Allen had one reception for ten yards and was targeted just once in Sunday's loss to New Orleans.

With fellow tight end Coby Fleener healthy and the Indy passing game struggling, Allen isn't getting many targets or red zone opportunities.

Pruitt had one reception for 13 yards in Sunday's win over Detroit. It was his first reception of the season.

Pruitt had two big plays in the preseason but played sparingly through the first five games. He has some upside if Kyle Rudolph gets hurt.

Wrigth caught one pass off of one target for 13 yards in Sunday's loss to Minnesota.

In Eric Ebron's return to the lineup on Sunday Wright was on the field for just four offensive snaps, according to Pro Football Focus, and stayed in as a blocker on three of those plays. New offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter has worked on offensive staffs in Indianapolis and Denver that have used multiple tight ends, so there may be hope for Wright - but one would be advised to see it before believing it.

Waller (concussion) is listed as active for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

With Steve Smith, Kamar Aiken and Marlon Brown also in the Ravens' wideout mix, Waller is not a high-percentage fantasy play, with just two catches for 18 yards to his credit through five contests.

Dray had two receptions on two targets for 10 receiving yards in Sunday's loss to the Rams.

Dray has been a reserve at tight end thus far, tallying just four receptions on six targets through seven games. With 30 total receiving yards on the season, it is safe to say that Dray doesn't hold much fantasy value at his point.