Vannett (back) is active Sunday against the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

Vannett has been nursing a back injury the last couple of weeks, but he'll continue to play through the injury again in Week 17. With Donald Parham (coach's decision) once again inactive, the Ohio State product should be the Chargers' No. 3 option at tight end.

Vannett (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran tight end was able to play through his back issue in Week 16, and after two limited sessions to begin the Chargers' week of practice, he has a shot to suit up Sunday. If Vannett is unable to play in Week 17, expect Donald Parham to see increased opportunities as a reserve option in Los Angeles' TE room.

Vannett (back) is active for Saturday's contest against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Donald Parham is a healthy inactive for this contest, meaning Vannett and Stone Smartt should mix in on occasion behind Gerald Everett. Vannett has played 37 offensive snaps combined over the past two weeks.

Vannett (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Vannett now seems to be dealing with a back issue that's put him in jeopardy of missing Los Angeles' Week 16 contest, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. The 30-year-old has not been targeted despite playing 72 offensive snaps this season, and if he were to miss Saturday's affair, Stone Smartt would likely see increased work in the Chargers' tight end room.

Vannett (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vannett was able to log full practice sessions both Thursday and Friday after limited work Wednesday, and it now seems as if he's had enough time to move past his concussion. The 30-year-old has appeared in only three games for Los Angeles this season, and he'll likely serve as the team's No. 4 tight end in Week 14.

Vannett (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Vannett has been dealing with the aftermath of a concussion presumably suffered Week 11 against the Packers, and he's been held out of each of the Chargers' past two games. Though it's not clear if he's cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, the tight end's limited practice session Wednesday is a positive sign of progress after he logged a trio of DNPs during prep last week. Vannett is behind Gerald Everett, Donald Parham and possibly Stone Smartt in Los Angeles' tight end pecking order, and he hasn't logged more than 20 percent of the team's offensive snaps in any of the three games in which he's played thus far.

Vannett (concussion) is listed as out for Sunday's game at New England.

EDGE Analysis

Vannett will sit out a second consecutive game in Week 13 as he continues to recover from a concussion. His being sidelined means the Chargers will likely have to rely more heavily on Stone Smartt on Sunday.

Vannett (concussion) didn't participate in the Chargers' practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Vannett remains in the concussion protocol after missing last week's loss to the Ravens. The 30-year-old still needs to clear the protocol in order to play versus the Patriots on Sunday.

Vannett (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran tight end was held out of practice all week with a concussion, so it's not a surprise that he'll be inactive for Week 12's contest. Vannett has appeared in three games with the Chargers since signing with the team's active roster in early November, playing 59 total snaps (34 offensive and 25 on special teams).

Vannett (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Vannett popped up on Wednesday's injury report with a concussion and will now need to clear the concussion protocol before he's eligible to return to the field. With Gerald Everett still dealing with a chest injury as well, the Chargers are in danger of being short handed at tight end for Sunday's matchup with the Ravens.