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Woods (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.

Woods was claimed off waivers by the Jets in late August after failing to make the Colts' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. However, he will be in street clothes as a healthy inactive for a second consecutive week, and his next opportunity to make his Jets debut is Week 3 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 21. Mason Taylor was able to shake off an ankle injury to be cleared to play and will serve as the Jets' starting tight end while Jeremy Ruckert and Stone Smartt serve as the backups.

Parkinson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Parkinson sprained the AC joint in his shoulder in the first half of the Rams' Week 1 win over the Texans. The injury prevented the 2020 fourth-rounder from practicing all week, and he will observe Sunday's game in street clothes while Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson serve in depth roles at tight end behind Tyler Higbee. Parkinson's next chance to play is Week 3 against the Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Taylor (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

After not practicing Wednesday, Taylor was limited Thursday and then worked fully Friday before heading into the weekend listed as questionable. With his Week 2 availability confirmed, the rookie second-rounder -- who recorded an 88 percent snap share in his regular season debut versus Pittsburgh last Sunday - profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option for now after recording just one catch (on his only target) for 20 yards against the Steelers while working in tandem with Jeremy Ruckert (45 percent snap share, two targets).

Taylor (ankle) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills but is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

After opening Week 2 prep as a non-participant Wednesday, Taylor practiced in a limited fashion Thursday and then took every rep at Friday's session, clearing up most of the lingering concern about his health heading into the weekend. Assuming the rookie tight end is formally cleared ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, he should continue to play heavy snaps Week 2. Despite garnering an 88 percent snap share in the Jets' 34-32 loss to the Steelers in the season opener, Taylor didn't make much of an imprint in the box score, finishing with one catch for 20 yards on one target.

Willis was elevated from the 49ers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

The 2023 seventh-round pick from Oklahoma remained with San Francisco's practice squad after missing the active roster in late August, and he'll likely suit up for the first time this season Sunday. With George Kittle (hamstring) sidelined for the next four games at least, Willis could remain with the 49ers' active roster for the foreseeable future and serve as the No. 3 tight end.

Deguara was elevated from the Cardinals' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Deguara signed with Arizona's practice squad after failing to make the initial 53-man roster in late August, but he's now set to join the active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers. The Cincinnati product will provide the Cardinals with additional tight end depth due to Tip Reiman (foot) being sidelined in Week 2.

Morris was elevated from Jacksonville's practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

The Bowling Green product remained with the Jaguars' practice squad after failing to make the initial 53-man roster in late August, and he's now set to play in the Week 2 matchup against the Bengals. Morris most recently appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Bills in 2024, catching five of his eight targets for 36 yards and one touchdown. He's likely to play as a depth option in Jacksonville's tight end corps Sunday.

Latu was elevated from the Eagles' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

The 25-year-old failed to make the Eagles' initial 53-man roster at the end of August, but he remained with their practice squad and is now in line to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Chiefs. Latu's signing provides Philadelphia with extra depth at tight end in Week 2, with Dallas Goedert (knee) set to miss the Super Bowl IX rematch.

Bowers (knee) was a limited participant in Saturday's practice and is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus the Chargers, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

According to Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee, head coach Pete Carroll said after practice that he expects Bowers to play Monday, but the questionable tag was expected after the second-year tight end missed the first two practices of the week before practicing in a limited fashion and with a knee brace Saturday. Per Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site, Bowers said he "felt fine" during practice Saturday. All indications so far have been positive, although Carroll has often been optimistic with his injury assessments throughout his career. It's a tricky setup with the Raiders poised to kick off the last game of the week at 10:00 p.m. ET on Monday, so fantasy managers with Bowers would be wise to pick up Raiders' No. 2 tight end Michael Mayer as a contingency. Chargers tight ends Will Dissly and Tyler Conklin also are options if Mayer is already rostered.

Mitchell-Paden was elevated from the Ravens' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Mitchell-Paden was also elevated for the Ravens' Week 1 loss to the Bills, playing 22 total snaps (15 offensive and seven on special teams) and failing to record a stat. Now back with Baltimore's active roster, he's expected to serve as a depth piece in the team's tight end corps due to Isaiah Likely (foot) being sidelined Sunday.