NFL Player News
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Noah Gray TE | KC
Chiefs' Noah Gray: Possible concussion
Gray is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.
Gray was taken to the locker room late in the fourth quarter, and given the stage of the game, it is unlikely that he will return Sunday. Robert Tonyan will be the Chiefs' backup tight end behind Travis Kelce the rest of the way.
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Brenton Strange TE | JAC
Jaguars' Brenton Strange: Active for Week 12
Strange (hip) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Strange last suited up for game action in Week 5, but after being activated from IR by the Jaguars on Saturday, the tight end will rejoin a pass-catching corps that could use a boost this week, with WR Travis Hunter (knee) out for the season and WR Brian Thomas (ankle) as well as TE Hunter Long (hip/knee) both sidelined versus Arizona. Prior to being sidelined, Strange had caught 20 passes (on 24 targets) for 204 yards in five contests, a pace that had landed him on the fantasy lineup radar before his hip injury.
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Ben Yurosek TE | MIN
Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Healthy scratch Week 12
Yurosek (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Green Bay.
Yurosek will be a healthy scratch for the first time this season, as the Vikings will go with three tight ends on the active roster in T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver and Ben Sims for Sunday's NFC North clash. Yurosek's next opportunity to play is Week 13 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 30.
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Thomas Fidone II TE | NYG
Giants' Thomas Fidone: Moved to IR
Fidone (foot) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official sitereports.
Fidone was ruled out for Week 12 on Friday due to what appears to be a nagging foot injury he's dealt with all season. The 23-year-old, who primarily contributes on special teams, will now be out for at least the next four games.
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Anthony Firkser TE | DET
Lions' Anthony Firkser: Elevated to active roster
The Lions elevated Firkser to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Giants.
Firkser signed with the Lions' practice squad in early November. The 30-year-old will likely be a depth piece behind Brock Wright and Ross Dwelley now that starter Sam LaPorta is expected to be out for the remainder of the season. Firkser, a seven-year pro, has 78 career games under his belt but hasn't appeared on the stat sheet since 2022.
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Nikola Kalinic TE | CHI
Bears' Nikola Kalinic: Gets Week 12 elevation
The Bears elevated Kalinic from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Pittsburgh.
This is Kalinic's first elevation of the campaign after he signed with Chicago's practice squad in late August. The 28-year-old has played in nine career NFL games -- seven in 2022 with Indianapolis and two in 2024 with the Rams -- and has yet to see a passing target. The Bears have three other healthy tight ends (Cole Kmet, Colston Loveland and Durham Smythe) on the roster, so Kalinic could be on the outside looking in for any offensive snaps Sunday.
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Pharaoh Brown TE | ARI
Cardinals' Pharaoh Brown: Elevated to active roster
The Cardinals elevated Brown from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Brown was added to Arizona's practice squad in mid-October. He made his first appearance with the team in Week 11 against San Francisco, recording 11 offensive snaps and 10 on special teams. The 31-year-old will again be available for Week 12 as TE4 behind Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins and Josiah Deguara should Brown be active.
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Brenton Strange TE | JAC
Jaguars' Brenton Strange: Returns from IR, still questionable
The Jaguars activated Strange (hip) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Strange was a limited participant in practice all week, and though he's still carrying a designation into Sunday, his activation from IR indicates that he'll likely make his return to the lineup following a five-game absence. With Hunter Long (hip) ruled out for Week 12, Strange should step back in as the Jaguars' top tight end on the depth chart while Quintin Morris and Johnny Mundt provide depth at the position. Prior to his injury, Strange caught 20 passes (on 24 targets) for 204 yards across five appearances.
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Keleki Latu TE | BUF
Keleki Latu: Reverts to practice squad
Latu reverted to the Bills' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Latu played 24 snaps (eight on offense, 16 on special teams) during the Bills' 23-19 loss to the Texans on Thursday, but he did not show up in the box score otherwise. It was his second elevation from the practice squad this season, so the undrafted rookie is eligible to be called up to Buffalo's active roster once more this season.
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Dalton Kincaid TE | BUF
Bills' Dalton Kincaid: Making progress in recovery
Kincaid (hamstring) is improving in his recovery, head coach Sean McDermott said Friday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Kincaid hasn't practiced or played since hurting his hamstring in Buffalo's Week 10 loss to the Dolphins. After Thursday's loss to the Texans, the Bills don't play again until Nov. 30 at Pittsburgh. If Kincaid resumes practicing prior to that game, that could put him on track to return against the Steelers.