Stocker (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker is making progress in his recovery from a hip injury sustained during Week 15's win over the 49ers. If he's able to suit up against Jacksonville on Sunday he'll play a depth role in Atlanta's tight end corps.

Stocker (hip) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker caught one pass for nine yards in Sunday's win over the 49ers and wound up getting a tad dinged up as well. A hip injury kept Stocker out of Wednesday's practice, so the 31-year-old tight end needs to return to practice by Friday in order to play Week 16 versus the Jaguars.

Stocker (back) logged a limited practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker practiced in part for the second consecutive day after missing the team's Week 13 contest. Along with him, both Austin Hooper (knee) and Jaeden Graham (thigh) were also limited. Depending on which of that trio are available for the team's Week 14 matchup against the Panthers, Stocker could see an uptick in opportunity.

Stocker was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a back injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker joined fellow tight ends Austin Hooper (knee) and Jaeden Graham (thigh) as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. He didn't practice in any capacity last week, so Wednesday's participation on a limited basis is certainly a step in the right direction. If he's able to suit up against the Panthers on Sunday, Stocker could have limited fantasy value depending on how healthy the rest of Atlanta's tight end corps proves to be.

Stocker (back) is inactive for Thursday's contest against the Saints, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker didn't practice at all during the week, so his absence comes as little surprise. Jaeden Graham will serve as the Falcons' lead tight end.

Stocker (back) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Saints, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker was listed as a DNP for every practice during the short week, but the Falcons believe he still has a chance to suit up for the divisional clash. The veteran tight end played 37 percent of offensive snaps in last Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, though he has little fantasy value with just one target over two games during Austin Hooper's (knee) absence. Stocker's official status will be released 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

Stocker (back) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker has been unable to practice this week, and with a game on Thursday, it isn't looking likely. He'll probably need to get at least a limited practice in Wednesday in order to suit up against the Saints.

Stocker has a back injury and was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker played 37 percent of offensive snaps during the loss to the Buccaneers and failed to catch his lone target, and he apparently sustained the back injury in the contest. Jaeden Graham is currently Atlanta's only healthy tight end since Austin Hooper (knee) is still recovering from an MCL sprain. Stocker will only have a couple days to recover for Thursday's matchup with the Saints.

Stocker and Jaeden Graham will fill in for Austin Hooper (knee) at tight end during Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker and Graham split playing time in the same situation last week, with the former having a slight advantage in snaps (66 percent to 52 percent), while the latter accounted for both of Atlanta's tight-end targets. With 74 receptions in 109 NFL regular-season appearances, Stocker doesn't offer much fantasy appeal even if he's getting more snaps than usual.

Stocker was a full participant in practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Stocker logged limited participation in Wednesday's practice and is trending in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Assuming he's a go, the 31-year-old is likely to see more playing time than he has all season as Austin Hooper (knee) is expected to be sidelined.