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Tremble (hamstring/back) is listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice report.

Tremble and backup tight end Ian Thomas (calf) have now missed back-to-back practices, and it looks like both could be in danger of missing Sunday's regular-season opener against the Saints. Carolina recently added Messiah Swinson to the tight end room as a result of injuries atop the depth chart, and the team also has rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders and Jordan Matthews healthy at the position.

The Vikings are thought to be loosely targeting a return from the reserve/PUP list for Hockenson (knee) after the team's Week 6 bye, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

Minnesota placed Hockenson on the reserve/PUP list upon trimming down to a 53-man roster, which rules the standout tight end out for at least the first four games of the season, but it sounds like Hockenson's return to the field could take until Week 7, after the team's bye. That makes sense considering not only Hockenson's recovery timetable, as he works his way back from right ACL and MCL tears suffered late last December, but also the Vikings' schedule. The team has an overseas Week 5 matchup against the Jets prior to the bye. Until Hockenson is cleared to retake the field, Johnny Mundt and Josh Oliver are slated to hold down the fort at the tight end position.

Kincaid's depth of target increased from six yards to nine yards after offensive coordinator Joe Brady took over for Ken Dorsey during the second half of the 2023 season, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports. Kincaid also averaged 14.5 yards per catch during the Bills' final two regular-season games and two postseason games.

Even though he's entering just his second season, Kincaid may be Buffalo's best weapon in the receiving game, given that Khalil Shakir is the only wide receiver that's ever caught a regular-season pass from Josh Allen. Kincaid is coming off a 73-673-2 receiving line over 16 regular-season games in 2023, and he's a player to target in fantasy drafts after the top three or four tight ends are off the board.

Brown (foot) did not participate in the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Brown is nursing a foot injury that he suffered at practice Aug. 15 and he was forced to remain on the sidelines for the team's first practice session of the week Wednesday. The tight end will have two more chances to return to the field in some capacity at practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Broncos.

Fant practiced on a limited basis Wednesday due to a toe injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Since Fant suffered an apparent foot issue during an Aug. 7 practice, head coach Mike Macdonald was mum on the nature of the tight end's health concern, merely expressing optimism that Fant will be available Week 1. Now that the injury is known, Fant will have two more days to prove his health before the Seahawks potentially give him a designation before Sunday's contest against the Broncos. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Pharaoh Brown (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, which could open the door for a few more targets for Fant this weekend, assuming the latter is active and the former is limited or sidelined.

Bowers (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com, head coach Antonio Pierce noted before practice that Bowers would be "ready to go," and despite his listed limitations Wednesday, the rookie tight end is trending toward being available for Sunday's season opener against the Chargers. Bowers now has two more chances to log a full practice session prior to the announcement of his team's final injury report ahead of the Week 1 game.

Muse (undisclosed) was left off the Vikings' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Giants.

Muse was dealing with an undisclosed injury toward the end of August, but it now appears that he's moved past the issue. The third-year tight end out of South Carolina is expected to serve primarily as a special-teamer in 2024, as he did the last two seasons.

Reiman (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Reiman missed multiple practices this past week due to an ankle injury, but he was able to return Wednesday in a limited capacity. The rookie third-round pick is slated to start the season as the third tight end on Arizona's depth chart behind Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins.

Whyle (concussion) wasn't on Tennessee's injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Whyle missed the latter part of August with a concussion, but it appears he's cleared protocol just in time for the Titans' Week 1 outing. With Whyle back at full health, he's expected to serve as Tennessee's top backup tight end behind Chigoziem Okonkwo this season.

Henry was a full participant in practice Wednesday after contending with a foot injury during the preseason.

Henry's injury was previously undisclosed, but the tight end's full participation Wednesday sets the stage for him to be available for Sunday's season opener against the Bengals. While the Patriots seem likely to take a run-heavy approach on offense, Henry could still end up seeing enough targets from starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett to merit consideration in fantasy lineups. Henry logged six touchdowns in 14 games in 2023, and should once again serve as a useful option for the team in close.