Stocker (elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, William McFadden reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker should have a fair chance at suiting up against the Buccaneers on Sunday as long as he can continue to practice, but Friday's session will likely be the key factor in determining his Week 17 availability. The veteran tight end only has six catches through 15 games.

Stocker didn't haul in his lone target in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker played just 16 snaps on offense, establishing a new low for the season. This was a schematic decision, as Hayden Hurst's role remained the same while Jaeden Graham also saw a steep decrease in usage. Stocker should remain off fantasy radars.

Stocker caught his lone target for a six-yard gain during Sunday's 30-26 loss to Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old tight end accumulated 54 offensive snaps between Weeks 1 and 2 with only one target thrown his way, while starting TE Hayden Hurst attracted 13 targets in comparison. Stocker registered his first catch since Week 17 of last season Sunday, but he shouldn't be expected to be a significant contributor moving forward as he's never exceeded 16 receptions in any of his 10 pro campaigns.

Stocker (hip) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Bears, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker didn't practice fully all week, but he's been given the green light ahead of Week 3. The 32-year-old TE has logged at least a 30 percent snap share in each of the first two games, although he's received just one target as the second-string tight end behind Hayden Hurst.

Stocker (hip) was held to limited practice participation Wednesday, Jason Butt of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran tight end has been involved on the offensive side with 25-plus snaps in each of Atlanta's first two outings of the year, though he has only been targeted once in the passing game with zero receptions registered to this point. Stocker has picked up an injury designation, though his partial participation indicates he has a decent chance to go Sunday against the Bears. His services in the blocking realm may be needed, going up against a Chicago front seven that is stacked with talents such as Akiem Hicks, Robert Quinn, and Khalil Mack (knee).

Stocker re-signed with the Falcons on Friday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran tight end has gone through COVID-19 testing, and he now prepares to rejoin the Falcons on-field for padded practice after being released by the team in March. Behind starter Hayden Hurst on the tight end depth chart, Stocker bolsters the position group with his run and pass-blocking skills.

Stocker agreed in principle Wednesday on a contract with the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran tight end was released by Atlanta in March, but he'll be back in the fold for training camp to add depth at the position. Behind presumptive starter Hayden Hurst, Stocker will vie for backup reps along with XFL standout Khari Lee, rookie Jared Pinkney, and a pair of holdovers from last year in Jaeden Graham and Carson Meier. Stocker doesn't offer much of a receiving threat, but he'll provide the Falcons with solid blocking if he's able to crack the Week 1 roster.

The Falcons will release Stocker, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker, who caught eight of 14 targets for 53 yards in 15 games with Atlanta last season, will now look to catch on elsewhere as a depth tight end. The 31-year-old is off the fantasy radar, but his blocking ability should help land him a contract elsewhere.

Stocker corralled eight of 14 targets for 53 receiving yards during his debut season with the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Though he fielded at least 30 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps in 12 of 15 outings this season, Stocker still garnered fewer than one target per game. The 31-year-old has served almost exclusively as a blocking contributor during his nine NFL seasons, never once exceeding 30 targets or 16 receptions in any campaign. He's under contract with the Falcons for one more season at a cap hit of $3.3 million, and currently sits alongside Jaeden Graham on the depth chart as backups to free-agent-to-be Austin Hooper.

Stocker (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker worked as a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday, but the hip injury won't impact his availability for Week 16. The 31-year-old should return to his role as Atlanta's No. 3 tight end.