NFL Player News

Okwuegbunam (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Patriots.

Okwuegbunam was traded to Philadelphia from the Broncos in late August and he'll now sit for the second straight contest to open the 2023 campaign. It's possible that with one more week of practice under his belt, the tight end makes his Eagles debut in Week 3 versus the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.

Kelce (knee) remained a limited participant during Thursday's practice.

Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy previously told Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network that Kelce looked good in his return to practice Wednesday, though Nagy acknowledged that the decision on whether the standout tight end plays Sunday against the Jaguars will ultimately fall on the shoulders of head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach. With that in mind, Kelce could head into the weekend with a questionable designation, regardless of what he's able to do in Friday's practice.

Andrews (quadricep) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Andrews, who was inactive for the Ravens' Week 1 win over the Texans, also was limited Wednesday, so unless the tight end practices fully Friday, he'll likely be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, Andrews noted Thursday that he's "continuing to get better day-by-day," while adding that he's "excited for [the Ravens' Week 2] offensive game plan." If Andrews remains sidelined this weekend, however, Isaiah Likely would likely step in once again as Baltimore's top tight end.

Schultz (thigh) was upgraded to a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Following a limited session Wednesday, Schultz appears ready to roll for Sunday's Week 2 date with the Colts. The veteran tight end played 81 percent of the offensive snaps last week against the Ravens but turned four targets into just two catches for four yards. His playing time keeps him in the fantasy mix at a shallow position.

Freiermuth (chest) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Freiermuth took a big hit from Ambry Thomas in the Steelers' Week 1 loss to the 49ers and had to leave the game. He made his one catch count, however, securing a three-yard touchdown. The Steelers host the Browns Monday night, giving Freiermuth an extra day to get closer to 100 percent.

Johnson was limited at Thursday's practice due to a calf injury, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Following the Saints' first official practice of Week 2, a new and potentially big injury has emerged. Johnson will have two more chances this week to put himself in a position to play Monday at Carolina. If Johnson ends up limited or out for that contest, Foster Moreau and Jimmy Graham are around to pick up the slack at tight end for New Orleans.

Waller (hamstring/rest) was limited at Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

After getting Wednesday off to rest his balky hamstring, Waller returned to the practice field one day later, albeit in a limited capacity, same as when he showed up on the Week 1 injury report last Friday. He told Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com on Thursday "I'm playing" Sunday at Arizona, and the tight end doesn't expect his hamstring to be a long-term issue. In the end, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Waller goes into the weekend with a designation.

Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy noted Thursday that Kelce (knee) looked good at practice Wednesday, but he added that coach Andy Reid and GM Brett Veach will make the call on whether the tight end plays Sunday against the Jaguars, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

With that in mind, Nagy indicated that the Chiefs have prepared game plans for scenarios in which Kelce plays or doesn't suit up. The tight end was officially limited at practice Wednesday, and based on Nagy's comments, it seems likely that Kelce will approach Sunday's contest listed as questionable.

Ogletree (concussion) is practicing Thursday, but he's wearing a red non-contact jersey, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Ogletree suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and still seems to be moving through the league's five-step protocols in order to gain clearance to return to action. The second-year pro will need to complete those steps to suit up Sunday against the Texans.

Taylor (undisclosed) was suspended for two games Wednesday, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.

Taylor will move from injured reserve to the reserve/suspended list after the NFL suspended him for an undisclosed reason. The 24-year-old will revert back to injured reserve after serving the suspension.