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Alie-Cox (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

The nature of Alie-Cox's ailment is unknown, so it's not clear whether his availability for Week 4 is in any jeopardy. If he can return to practice Thursday or Friday, he'll put himself in a good position to suit up Sunday at Washington.

Head coach Sean McVay said Ferguson (ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Additionally, Colby Parkinson (shoulder) will not practice Wednesday. Ferguson is not expected to play Sunday against the Eagles after spraining his ankle last Sunday night against the Broncos. If neither Ferguson nor Parkinson can suit up against Philly, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen and rookie Max Klare would be next up at tight end for Los Angeles.

Head coach Sean McVay said Parkinson (shoulder) will not practice Wednesday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Parkinson is considered day-to-day after injuring his shoulder in last Sunday night's loss to the Broncos. With Terrance Ferguson (ankle) also not practicing Wednesday, the Rams could be looking at Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen and rookie Max Klare handling tight-end duties in Week 4 against the Eagles.

Sinnott (ribs) was estimated as limited in Wednesday's practice.

Sinnott played 34 offensive snaps in the upset win over the Seahawks in Week 3, and now his status is in some question heading into the Commanders' matchup with the Colts in London on Sunday. While Sinnott earned a limited designation Washington, the Commanders merely held a walkthrough. Sinnott's status will particularly bear monitoring the rest of the week, as Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) remains questionable after missing the last two games.

Okonkwo (hamstring) was estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

The veteran traveled with the team to London but still has some hurdles to clear before he returns to the field. Okonkwo has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since the season opener. It's worth noting that Wednesday's practice was a walkthrough, so this report was only an estimation. Thursday's session will shed more light on Okonkwo's status heading into the Week 4 matchup against the Colts. Fellow tight end Ben Sinnott was also estimated as limited due to a rib injury.

Kolar (forearm) is not practicing Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Kolar remains unlikely to play Sunday against the Seahawks, as he continues his recovery from a broken forearm, which he suffered in Week 2. Oronde Gadsden, Hayden Rucci and Patrick Herbert handled tight-end duties against the Bills last Sunday.

Sadiq (undisclosed) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

It's unclear if Sadiq suffered an injury last Sunday against Detroit or if this is related to his offseason hernia surgery. Coming off a big Week 3 in which he posted a 7-105-1 receiving line on eight targets versus the Lions, Sadiq is poised for a significant pass-catching role Sunday against the Bears as long as he's healthy.

Taylor (thumb) will not practice Wednesday and remains week-to-week, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Taylor appears set to miss a second straight game Sunday against the Bears. With Taylor out last Sunday against the Lions, first-round rookie Kenyon Sadiq played a season-high 57.6 percent of the Jets' offensive snaps and posted a 7-105-1 receiving line on eight targets. With Adonai Mitchell (finger) also week-to-week for Gang Green, Sadiq has a path to once again play a prominent pass-catching role versus Chicago.

Okonkwo (hamstring) will travel with the Commanders to London ahead of the team's Week 4 game against the Colts this Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

A hamstring injury has prevented Okonkwo from playing in each of the Commanders' last two games, leading to the team leaning more heavily on Ben Sinnott, John Bates and Colson Yankoff at tight end. Okonkwo's practice participation over the coming days will be worth monitoring, as a full session would greatly increase his chances of being cleared to play against Indianapolis. He signed a three-year contract with the Commanders in March following four years with the Titans, and he finished the 2025 regular season with career highs in receptions (56), yards (560) and targets (79) across 17 games.

Engram failed to haul in his two targets during the Broncos' 30-26 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Although he wasn't listed as a starter, Engram's 40 offensive snaps led all Broncos tight ends, including Adam Trautman (27). That's little comfort to those expecting Engram to at least see some involvement in the offense, with the veteran tight end sporting a 5-60-1 receiving line on eight targets through the first three games of the regular season. He's recorded at least 60 targets in each of his first nine NFL seasons, though he's well behind pace to meet that mark in 2026. Perhaps Engram's fortune will be better in Week 4 against the 49ers, whose defense gave up nine catches (on 11 targets) for 75 yards to Trey McBride in a Week 3 win over the Cardinals.