Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Adkins was unable to practice all week due to a knee injury he sustained against the Cowboys in Week 8. With Lucas Krull (foot) on injured reserve and Adkins sidelined for Week 9, Adam Trautman will see an elevated role on offense as the TE2 behind Evan Engram, and the Broncos could elevate Caleb Lohner or Marcedes Lewis from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's road game.

Bates (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Bates appeared on Thursday's injury report due to an ankle injury, which limited his participation in Friday's session. He's questionable to play Sunday, and his status may not be known until he goes through pregame warmups. With Colson Yankoff (hamstring) already ruled out for Week 9, the Commanders may elevate Lawrence Cager from the practice squad to provide tight end depth behind Zach Ertz and Ben Sinnott in the event that Bates is not cleared to play.

Saubert (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

A calf injury prevented Saubert from practicing all week, and his absence for Week 9 gives Nick Kallerup the opportunity for more offensive snaps at tight end behind AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo. Saubert will aim to return in Week 10 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Schultz (knee/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos after practicing fully Friday.

After not practicing Wednesday or Thursday, Schultz's return to a full session Friday bodes well for his Week 9 status, with Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston noting that the tight end is expected to be available for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET contest. If he does play against Denver, Schultz will be joined in the Texans' lineup by WRs Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring), who are both slated to return to action this weekend. Overall, Schultz has compiled a 32-308-0 line on 40 targets through seven games to date, a pace that keeps him on the fantasy radar in most formats.

Dissly (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

With Oronde Gadsden taking over tight-end duties for the Chargers in recent weeks, Dissly has fallen out of favor in Los Angeles, as he was a healthy inactive in Week 8 against the Vikings.

Manhertz (illness) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Manhertz dealt with an illness during the week but was able to log a full practice Friday. With Daniel Bellinger (neck) doubtful to play, Manhertz could see an increased role as a blocker at tight end.

Bellinger (neck) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Bellinger suffered the neck injury in last Sunday's loss to the Eagles. With Bellinger unlikely to face San Francisco, Chris Manhertz should handle most of the blocking duties alongside Theo Johnson at tight end.

Okonkwo (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Okonkwo was able to log a full practice Friday. Splitting snaps with Gunnar Helm at tight end, Okonkwo has produced just a 27-271-0 receiving line through eight games this season. He's not a recommended fantasy target.

Oliver (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Oliver sustained a sprained foot in last Thursday night's loss to the Chargers and will miss his first game of the season. The blocking specialist has recorded five catches for 61 yards and two touchdowns on the year. Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims will be candidates to see increased reps behind T.J. Hockenson.

Kmet (back) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Kmet will return from a one-game absence and likely continue rotating with rookie Colston Loveland, who caught three passes for 38 yards in the loss to Baltimore last week. A favorable matchup with the Bengals should lead to some TE production, but it's hard to say which guy will come out ahead in terms of snaps and routes, never mind targets.