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Mitchell reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Mitchell failed to record any stats while playing 10 offensive snaps and 11 snaps with the special-teams unit after being elevated for the second straight week prior to Sunday's 27-23 win over Indianapolis. With fellow tight end Jake Ferguson (knee) expected to miss multiple weeks, there's a good chance Mitchell is elevated again in Week 10 versus the 49ers.

Ryan reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Ryan was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints, but he failed to record any stats while playing 21 snaps with the special-teams unit. The tight end can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

Bowman reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Bowman was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Seahawks, failing to record any stats while playing four snaps with the special-teams unit. The tight end is eligible to be elevated one more time before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

Engram caught four of five targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Panthers.

The four catches matched Engram's season high, and his 33 yards were his most since Week 5. It goes without saying, but Engram is well off the fantasy radar at tight end. He has 17 catches for 169 yards and one touchdown through nine games, averaging a career-low 18.8 yards per contest.

Stowers failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 19-11 loss to the Giants.

The rookie tight end ran just four routes on Joe Milton's 48 dropbacks against the G-Men. Grant Calcaterra ran just six, as the Eagles used more three-wide sets than multiple tight ends alongside Dallas Goedert. Stowers would need a Goedert injury or trade to come into any fantasy value.

Taylor recorded one catch for 11 yards on two targets in Sunday's 35-12 loss to the Chiefs.

Even with Garrett Wilson (concussion) inactive, Taylor's two targets were his fewest in a game since Week 2, and he left that one early with a thumb injury. It was Kenyon Sadiq who had Geno Smith's eyes against Kansas City, as the rookie tight end recorded four grabs for 49 yards on four targets. Taylor is more of a touchdown-or-bust fantasy option at the position.

Otton caught four of eight targets for 25 yards in Sunday night's 27-24 loss to the Bears.

The tight end saw a team-high eight targets, drawing a 26.7 percent target share from Baker Mayfield. It still didn't translate into much in the box score, as Otton remains without a touchdown through nine games. He's turned 38 targets into 23 catches for 211 yards this season and is a low-floor fantasy option most weeks.

Spann-Ford caught two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 27-23 win versus the Colts.

Spann-Ford opened Week 9 in his typical reserve role behind Jake Ferguson at tight end, but Ferguson suffered a knee injury in the third quarter. With Ferguson set to miss multiple weeks of action, Spann-Ford will have a chance to operate as the team's primary option at tight end beginning in Week 10 versus the 49ers. On the year, Spann-Ford has reeled in 19 of 27 targets for 136 yards and four touchdowns over nine regular-season contests so far.

Rogers (knee) tried out for the Packers on Monday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Rogers was waived from injured reserve by the Cowboys on Oct. 27, but he now appears to have fully recovered from the MCL sprain in his knee that has sidelined him since August. The tight end will likely have to settle for a practice squad spot with whatever team he ends up with.

Okonkwo was deemed a limited participant on Washington's estimated practice report Monday due to a hip injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Okonkwo appears to have gotten hurt in Sunday's loss to the Rams, though he logged his usual offensive snap share (74 percent) and finished with s solid 6-57-0 receiving line on seven targets. The Commanders didn't actually practice Monday, so the tight end's level of activity -- if any -- Tuesday should provide more clarity about whether he's at risk of missing Thursday's clash against the Giants. Washington has been hurt by injuries to its wideout corps, and Okonkwo has stepped up with 57 or more receiving yards in three of the team's past four games.