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Goedert (knee) was a non-participant at Friday's practice.

Goedert has yet to mix into drills this week due to a knee injury, which could be related to the right MCL sprain that sidelined him in Weeks 3 and 4. In any case, how he's listed on Saturday's practice report will provide a sense of his chances to play Monday against the Cowboys.

Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Friday that Arroyo (shoulder) underwent surgery and will likely be out for the rest of the season, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Macdonald didn't outright rule Arroyo out for the entire 2026 campaign, leaving the possibility that the second-year tight end would be available if the Seahawks made a deep playoff run. Regardless, Arroyo will not be available for the rest of the regular season while recovering from a shoulder injury, leaving Eric Saubert and Nick Kallerup as the Seahawks' depth options at tight end behind AJ Barner.

The Bears placed Kmet (knee) on injured reserve Friday.

Kmet suffered a season-ending right knee injury during the fourth quarter of the Bears' 30-24 win over the Patriots on Thursday. Even with the emergence of Colston Loveland, Kmet was still a key piece in Chicago's offense as a run blocker, and he'll end his 2026 regular season with a 10-87-1 receiving line (on 14 targets) across seven games. Rookie third-rounder Sam Roush is the only other healthy tight end on the 53-man roster other than Loveland, so the Bears could look to bolster the position group by trade or free agency.

Schultz (quadriceps) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan or SiriusXM reports.

Schultz has lot some playing time to Foster Moreau in recent weeks, but it's still Schultz who gets the nod in most of the clear passing situations. A full practice Friday suggests the tight end won't have any limitations come Sunday.

Hockenson (concussion) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

With the benefit of a Week 6 bye, Hockenson has cleared the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the Vikings' last game in Week 5 at New Orleans. He'll be available Sunday along with WRs Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring) for QB Kyler Murray.

Kelce (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Despite logging limited practices all week, Kelce is good to go for Sunday's trip to hostile Seattle. Particularly with Rashee Rice (hamstring) still sidelined for the Chiefs, Kelce projects as Patrick Mahomes' safety valve over the middle of the field. Kelce has 20 grabs for 299 yards and two touchdowns on 29 targets through five games this season.

Goedert (knee) was not seen at Friday's portion of practice open to the media, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

With Goedert also having been held out of Thursday's practice, his status will need to be monitored over the weekend ahead of Monday night's game against Dallas. Goedert returned in Week 5 from his MCL injury, and he has 12 catches for 99 yards on 17 targets over the two games since. With back-to-back DNPs to start Week 7 prep, Goedert likely needs to get some work in Saturday in order to play.

Bears coach Ben Johnson said Friday that Kmet (knee) will be placed on injured reserve, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

With Kmet now out for an extended period, potentially the remainder of the season, Chicago will be without its top blocking tight end after he exited Thursday night's game against the Patriots. His absence should open up more playing time for Sam Roush, but the Bears figure to make a move at the position.

Warren (groin) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, FOX59's Mike Chappell reports.

After missing practice throughout the week, Warren will sit out a second straight game. Will Mallory figures to take over as the team's top pass catcher at tight end, with Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree also having roles.

Kmet is believed to have suffered a serious right knee injury in Thursday night's win over the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

That was obvious when he was immediately carted off the field late in the fourth quarter. Kmet has appeared in all seven games this season, recording 10 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets. His loss will be felt immensely in the blocking department, where he handles most of those duties to free up Colston Loveland to run routes. Sam Roush will be next up at the position for Chicago.