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Goedert (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bears.

Goedert was unable to practice all week due to an MCL sprain that he sustained during the Eagles' Week 2 win over the Titans. Zach Ertz was signed to the Eagles' practice squad Tuesday, and he figures to be elevated to the active roster for Monday's game and provide depth at tight end behind Johnny Mundt and E.J. Jenkins. Goedert's next chance to play is Week 4 against the Rams on Sunday, Oct. 4, though he should be considered week-to-week.

Raridon (thigh) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Raridon started the week as a limited participant Wednesday before downgrading to a non-participant in the Thursday and Friday practice sessions. The rookie third-rounder has still managed to draw the questionable tag despite consecutive absences, meaning the 22-year-old may have been granted some additional rest in anticipation of Sunday's contest.

Goedert (knee) didn't practice Friday.

Goedert has yet to log any on-field work since emerging from a Week 2 win in Tennessee with an apparent MCL sprain, which typically requires multiple weeks to recover from. The Eagles haven't officially ruled him out for Monday's game at Chicago, but Saturday's injury report should provide clarity on his status for at least Week 3. In Goedert's likely absence, Johnny Mundt, E.J. Jenkins and practice-squad member Zach Ertz will be the candidates to fill in at tight end.

Bellinger (illness) does not have an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Giants.

Bellinger popped up on Thursday's injury report as a DNP due to an illness. He was limited in Friday's practice, but he's been given the green light to play Sunday against the team that drafted him in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Bellinger has turned two targets into one catch for seven yards through two regular-season games while serving as the Titans' TE2 behind Gunnar Helm.

Okonkwo (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

Okonkwo wasn't able to practice in any capacity for a second week in row due to the hamstring injury that he suffered Week 1 at Philadelphia and thus will miss his second consecutive game. With Okonkwo sidelined again, Ben Sinnott, John Bates and Colson Yankoff will be the tight ends available to the Commanders offense and QB Marcus Mariota in Week 3.

Parkinson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Denver, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Parkinson officially went down as a non-participant on all three of the Rams' Week 3 injury reports due to a knee issue, but coach Sean McVay told Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register that the tight end was going to take part in Friday's jog-through and was "trending in the right direction" ahead of Sunday's matchup. Ultimately, Parkinson's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, but even if he's available he may not be able to handle the 70-plus percent snap share he handled in both of L.A.'s first two games of the campaign.

Bowers (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, with head coach Klint Kubiak telling reporters that the tight end's absence from Friday's practice was planned, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

An absence from Friday's practice doesn't seem like the best sign, even with Kubiak downplaying it and essentially maintaining the positivity he's conveyed throughout the week. The Raiders presumably are aware that the mixed signals could be an annoyance for their opponent's defensive gameplanning. It's also a potential issue for fantasy managers ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff in New Orleans this Sunday, though Kubiak did mention Friday that Bowers won't go through a pregame workout to determine his status. It sounds like the Raiders will make a decision before Sunday, if they haven't already, but they may want to keep it close to the vest until gameday.

Bowers (knee) was not seen during the open portion of Friday's practice after being listed as a limited participant the previous two days, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

With Bowers having logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, his absence from the open portion of Friday's session is sure to raise eyebrows. He could still appear later and manage limited participation again, but his fantasy managers should at least be thinking about a Plan B at tight end, if they weren't already.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Okonkwo (hamstring) is a long shot to play Sunday against the Seahawks, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Quinn is merely stating the obvious with Okonkwo absent from practice for a second straight week. His absence from last week's loss to the Cowboys allowed Ben Sinnott to handle a 67 percent snap share, but Sinnott's route share was only 38 percent as he split passing-down work with Colson Yankoff, who also had a 38 percent route share. Each of the two finished with one target and one catch, failing to show any fantasy promise in the likely event of Okonkwo missing additional time.

Taylor (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Detroit.

Taylor reportedly is viewed as week-to-week after injuring his thumb during a Week 2 loss to the Packers. His absence should free up more playing time for rookie Kenyon Sadiq, but the Jets may also distribute some of Taylor's usual snaps to reserve tight ends Jeremy Ruckert and Jelani Woods.