NFL Player News

Martin-Robinson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Martin-Robinson tweaked his hamstring during Week 5 prep, which prevented him from practicing both Thursday and Friday. That's not a good sign for his chances of playing in Sunday's AFC South showdown, but his official status may not be known until the Titans announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Kylen Granson would step into the TE3 role behind Gunnar Helm and Daniel Bellinger if Martin-Robinson cannot play against Houston.

Parkinson (shoulder/knee) practiced fully Friday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Sean McVay told Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site on Thursday that the Rams plan to increase Parkinson's activity level as the week goes on. Indeed, Parkinson followed up a limited session with an uncapped one a day later, meaning he'll miss just one contest as a result of shoulder and knee injuries. Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen and Max Klare are the team's current healthy tight ends with Terrance Ferguson (ankle) on injured reserve.

Yurosek (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Yurosek opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. His 21-day window to return from IR opened Wednesday, and while he's tagged as questionable for Sunday's NFC North showdown, the positive news is that Yurosek was a full participant in all three practices during Week 5 prep. If he's cleared to make his 2026 regular-season debut, then he would operate alongside Gavin Bartholomew in a rotational role at tight end behind starter T.J. Hockenson.

Taylor (thumb) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor strung together a trio of full practices, and the second-year rookie has been cleared to return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a thumb injury. He saw just three targets through the first two games of the regular season, whereas rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq has turned 18 targets from QB Geno Smith into a 12-143-1 receiving line across four games. That said, both of the Jets tight ends could find success against a Browns defense that ranks in the bottom-10 in the league in fantasy points allowed to tight ends.

Okonkwo (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Okonkwo logged a full practice Friday, which was enough for the fifth-year tight end to avoid an injury tag for Sunday's NFC East showdown. Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 5 while Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is listed as questionable, so Okonkwo's scoring floor could be further heightened if McLaurin is unable to suit up, especially with Jayden Daniels (left elbow) back under center.

Helm (knee) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's AFC South showdown against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Helm popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a knee injury. However, the second-year tight end was a full participant in Friday's session, which was enough for him to fade and injury tag for Week 5. Helm saw just one target against the Ravens in Week 4 and has a 9-60-0 receiving line (on 12 targets) through four games.

Goedert (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Jacksonville.

After missing Weeks 3 and 4 due to a sprained MCL in his right knee, Goedert got back on the practice field this week, logging limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before a full practice Friday gave him the all clear to play again. With both WR DeVonta Smith and RB Saquon Barkley sidelined this weekend due to respective hamstring injuries, Goedert figures to be a featured part of the Eagles' passing attack.

Goedert (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Jacksonville.

After missing Weeks 3 and 4 due to a sprained MCL in his right knee, Goedert got back on the practice field this week, logging limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before a full practice Friday gave him the all clear to play again. With both WR DeVonta Smith and RB Saquon Barkley sidelined this weekend due to respective hamstring injuries, Goedert figures to be a featured part of the Eagles' passing attack.

Likely (knee/groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Washington, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

With limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, Likely was upgraded to full Friday and is all systems go for Sunday's divisional matchup. He's coming off a season-high 12 targets in last Sunday's win over the Cardinals and has 22 catches for 190 yards and two touchdowns on 35 targets through four games as a TE1 in fantasy.

Ferguson brought in three of six targets for 19 yards in the Cowboys' 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Ferguson was a distant second in targets to George Pickens' 13, but the veteran tight end failed to eclipse 25 receiving yards for the fourth time in the first five games. Ferguson's night -- and by extension, that of the Cowboys -- ended on a very sour note when he had a late fourth-quarter pass from Dak Prescott bounce off his hands and result in an Alex Anzalone interception that helped seal the victory for Tampa Bay. Ferguson has mustered a modest 15-102-3 line on 21 targets heading into a Week 6 road matchup against the Packers on Sunday night, Oct. 18.