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Uzomah (calf) is inactive Sunday against the Steelers.

Uzomah practiced in full Friday, but it wasn't enough to clear him for Sunday's contest, as he will now miss his fifth straight game. As the No. 3 option at tight end, Uzomah's absence shouldn't have a major impact on the offense.

Uzomah (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Uzomah has missed the Bengals' past four games but he was able to practice in full Friday and stands a good chance of returning this week. Likely the third option at tight end, Uzomah's unlikely to have any sort of fantasy impact even if he's active.

Allen (hip) was a full participant in Friday's practice, but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Minnesota.

With Donte Moncrief ruled out of Sunday's game with a hamstring injury, the Colts may throw more to Allen and fellow tight end Jack Doyle. Allen looks set to play, as he practiced fully after being limited Thursday and missing Wednesday's practice.

Graham caught one of two targets for 31 yards Thursday in a 24-3 victory against the Rams.

It was a surprisingly quiet game for Graham as he looked to bounce back from a one-catch effort in Week 14. He was targeted once in the end zone, though fellow tight end Luke Willson scored. After averaging 65 yards a game and scoring four touchdowns in his previous five games, Graham's last two games have been a fantasy disaster.

Allen (hip) was limited in Thursday's practice after missing Wednesday's practice.

Allen's return to practice would appear to indicate this is a minor injury. The bigger issue is Allen's hit-or-miss fantasy production, as he didn't have a reception last week after three touchdown receptions the week before.

Allen (hip) did not practice Wednesday.

We'll track Allen's status in the coming days, though he's been a hit-or-miss fantasy option of late. Assuming he suits up Sunday against the Vikings, he'll be a speculative Week 15 play, with Jack Doyle also in the team's TE mix.

Graham caught one of four targets for 16 yards Sunday in a loss at Green Bay.

Russell Wilson missed a wide-open Graham on a would-be touchdown on the team's second possession. That summed up the day for Graham, who lost opportunities because of an inaccurate Wilson and an offense that committed six turnovers.

Harkey has been placed on injured reserve with a triceps injury, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports.

Harkey injured his triceps working in practice on Friday and was unable to play in Week 14. His absence will likely open up work for Temarrick Hemingway at tight end.

The Bears claimed Pruitt off the Vikings' practice squad Tuesday, Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

After a rookie season in which he started three games and appeared in all 16, Pruitt wasn't utilized nearly as much during the 2016 campaign, earning active status twice before landing on Minnesota's practice squad during Week 10 prep. He'll serve as tight end depth in a receiving corps without the likes of Zach Miller (foot) and Kevin White (fibula).

Waller caught a three-yard touchdown in Monday's loss to the Patriots.

Quarterback Joe Flacco showed some trust in the young tight end Monday as he went to Waller on back-to-back plays in the red zone in the third quarter, the second of which resulted in a touchdown. While Waller may have more pass-catching upside than counterpart Nick Boyle, Boyle still has the edge on him in terms of playing time thanks to his utility as a run blocker. Waller's touchdown Monday may earn him a slight uptick in snaps, but Dennis Pitta remains the Ravens' most heavily utilized tight end.