NFL Week 4 Fantasy Football Injury Report Friday TE

Bottom Line Up Front at TE

Mason Taylor (NYJ, thumb) and Dallas Goedert (PHI, knee) are both out, and the Rams will be without Terrance Ferguson (ankle) while also watching Colby Parkinson’s knee/shoulder Questionable tag closely. Chig Okonkwo (WAS) continues to play through a lingering hamstring issue with no game-status designation.

This week’s TE report covers 9 players: 5 out, 3 questionable, 1 cleared / no game-status designation.

Who is on this report?

Charlie Kolar (LAC), Colby Parkinson (LAR), Terrance Ferguson (LAR), Eli Raridon (NE), Noah Fant (NO), Mason Taylor (NYJ), Dallas Goedert (PHI), Ko Kieft (TB), Chig Okonkwo (WAS)

What changed since Week 3

NEW: Charlie Kolar (LAC) — Newly appeared on the injury report this week per available sources; was not listed on the Week 3 (Sept 25) report
UPGRADED: Chig Okonkwo (WAS) — Upgraded – was a healthy scratch/DNP for Weeks 2-3 and is now active and available
NEW: Dallas Goedert (PHI) — Newly out – was available in Week 3
DOWNGRADED: Ko Kieft (TB) — Downgraded to Out this week after DNP all practice week
NEW: Noah Fant (NO) — Newly appeared on this week’s injury report; was not on the Week 3 report

Waiver wire: who gains if these names sit

If Mason Taylor (NYJ) can’t go — Jeremy Ruckert and Kenyon Sadiq split the Week 4 TE snaps; neither profiles as a trustworthy standalone streamer in a 12-team PPR league
If Charlie Kolar (LAC) can’t go — Oronde Gadsden becomes the top healthy Chargers TE option in Kolar’s absence; Hayden Rucci is the next man up behind him
If Dallas Goedert (PHI) can’t go — Johnny Mundt becomes the primary TE option in Philadelphia’s offense this week, though with limited standalone fantasy value
If Ko Kieft (TB) can’t go — Negligible fantasy impact; Cade Otton remains the TE1 in the passing game
If Terrance Ferguson (LAR) can’t go — Minimal direct fantasy impact (TE2 was not fantasy-relevant); his absence opens a few extra snaps for Davis Allen

How to read this report

Designations reflect Friday, October 2, 2026 final injury/practice reports where filed.
Cleveland (CLE) and Pittsburgh (PIT) already played their Week 4 game Thursday night, October 1 — their entries reflect that completed game, not an upcoming one.
Atlanta (ATL) and New Orleans (NO) play each other Monday night, October 5 — some of their tags may not be finalized until Saturday.
“No Final Tag Yet” means a real injury concern exists but the club hasn’t filed (or confirmed) an official Week 4 game-status designation as of this report.

Out (5)

Ruled out, on injured reserve, PUP, exempt, or suspended — not expected to play Week 4.

Charlie Kolar (LAC, TE1 (starter)) — OUT (a) forearm injury; listed as Limited Participation in practice this week but ruled out for Week 4 by the Friday report.
Injury: Forearm (since Week 4 (first appeared on the injury report this week; exact date of injury unclear from available sources)). Typical recovery: Forearm injuries typically sideline a player 1-4 weeks for a contusion/strain, or 4-6+ weeks if a fracture is involved. Expected back: Possibly as soon as Week 5 if it’s a contusion/strain; longer if fracture is confirmed (unconfirmed in available reporting). Week 4 status: Out for Week 4 at Seattle. Next 4 games: If the injury is a fracture, likely to miss multiple games into mid-to-late October; if it’s milder, could return within 1-2 weeks. Fantasy impact: Oronde Gadsden becomes the top healthy Chargers TE option in Kolar’s absence; Hayden Rucci is the next man up behind him
Terrance Ferguson (LAR, TE2) — OUT(a) Officially ruled out for Week 4 at Philadelphia with an ankle injury after not practicing all week.
Injury: Ankle (since Week N (prior to Week 4; exact date not disclosed)). Typical recovery: Ankle sprains of this severity (full-week DNP) typically cost 1-3 weeks. Expected back: Possibly Week 5, pending practice participation next week. Week 4 status: Out for Week 4. Next 4 games: Likely to miss at least this week; Davis Allen and Tyler Higbee pick up his TE2 snaps in the meantime. Fantasy impact: Minimal direct fantasy impact (TE2 was not fantasy-relevant); his absence opens a few extra snaps for Davis Allen
Mason Taylor (NYJ, TE1 (starter)) — OUT (a) Thumb injury; did not practice all week and was ruled out for Week 4 vs. the Bears.
Injury: Thumb (since Week 4, 2026 (exact onset date not specified in sources checked)). Typical recovery: A non-surgical thumb sprain/fracture typically costs 1-3 weeks, though some players play through it with a brace or cast once swelling subsides. Expected back: Uncertain; no team timeline found in sources checked — monitor the Week 5 (Oct 11-12, 2026) injury report. Week 4 status: Will not play Week 4 vs. Chicago. Next 4 games: As the rookie starting TE, his profile warrants a weekly recheck once he returns to practice; until then he has no fantasy value. Fantasy impact: Jeremy Ruckert and Kenyon Sadiq split the Week 4 TE snaps; neither profiles as a trustworthy standalone streamer in a 12-team PPR league
Dallas Goedert (PHI, TE1) — OUT (a) Knee injury; did not practice all week on the short week and was ruled out on Friday’s final report for the Rams game.
Injury: Knee (since Week of Sept 29-Oct 2, 2026 (exact onset date unclear from reporting)). Typical recovery: Knee injuries vary widely; a DNP-all-week case without surgery talk suggests a sprain/soreness in the 1-3 week range. Expected back: Uncertain; no firm timeline reported. Week 4 status: Out for Week 4 vs. Rams. Next 4 games: Week-to-week; Johnny Mundt and E.J. Jenkins fill in until he’s cleared. Fantasy impact: Johnny Mundt becomes the primary TE option in Philadelphia’s offense this week, though with limited standalone fantasy value
Ko Kieft (TB, TE3/4, blocking specialist – deep bench, not standalone fantasy relevant) — OUT (a) Elbow injury; did not practice all week and is ruled out for Week 4 per CBS Sports.
Injury: Elbow (since Week 3, 2026 (approximate)). Typical recovery: Elbow sprains/contusions of this type typically cost 1-3 weeks. Expected back: Approx. Week 6 (~Oct 18, 2026) per CBS Sports. Week 4 status: Out for Week 4 vs. Green Bay. Next 4 games: Expected back within the 4-game window, but he is a blocking-TE4 with minimal receiving usage regardless. Fantasy impact: Negligible fantasy impact; Cade Otton remains the TE1 in the passing game

Questionable (3)

Game-time decisions as of Friday’s final report — trust your waiver wire just in case.

Colby Parkinson (LAR, TE1) — QUESTIONABLE(a) Did not practice all week (Wed/Thu/Fri) with a knee/shoulder injury; officially listed Questionable for Week 4 at Philadelphia.
Injury: Knee and shoulder (since Week N (prior to Week 4; exact date not disclosed)). Typical recovery: Knee/shoulder soreness of this type typically costs 1-2 weeks if it clears. Expected back: Game-time decision for Week 4; could return Week 5 if held out. Week 4 status: Questionable, true game-time decision given zero practice reps all week. Next 4 games: If he sits, expect Tyler Higbee (healthy, resting Friday on NIR) and Terrance Ferguson (currently Out) competing for TE1 work once healthy; outlook muddled at the position for a few weeks. Fantasy impact: If he sits, Tyler Higbee becomes the top streaming/matchup TE option for the Rams this week
Eli Raridon (NE, TE2 (backup)) — QUESTIONABLE (a) Thigh injury; limited in practice this week ahead of Sunday’s road game at Buffalo.
Injury: Thigh (since Week 4, 2026 (exact onset date not specified in sources checked)). Typical recovery: A thigh contusion/strain that still allows limited practice participation typically costs little to no missed game time. Expected back: Game-time decision for Week 4; full clearance timeline not specified in sources checked. Week 4 status: Questionable for Week 4 at Buffalo. Next 4 games: Backup TE behind Hunter Henry with minimal standalone fantasy value regardless of health status. Fantasy impact: Does not affect Hunter Henry’s TE1 role; if Raridon sits, Cameron Latu is next up on the depth chart with no meaningful fantasy value
Noah Fant (NO, TE2 (rotational, behind Juwan Johnson)) — QUESTIONABLE (a) Abdomen injury; limited practice participant Thursday, carries a Week 4 Questionable tag per both NFL.com’s practice report and CBS Sports’ Friday tracker.
Injury: Abdomen/core (since Week 4 practice week (~Oct 1, 2026)). Typical recovery: Minor core-muscle strains of this type (still able to practice in limited fashion) typically cost under 1-2 weeks. Expected back: Game-time decision for Week 4; no extended absence currently projected. Week 4 status: Questionable for Week 4 vs. Atlanta (Monday night) – note NO’s own tag may still be updated Saturday given the Monday game. Next 4 games: If he plays, expect his normal TE2 role; a setback would mean more snaps for Oscar Delp/Treyton Welch, though Juwan Johnson remains the lead NO tight end regardless. Fantasy impact: Low-end TE2 in New Orleans’ offense; his absence would not meaningfully change Juwan Johnson’s role but would thin the room further

Cleared / No Game-Status Designation (1)

Managing something, but carries no game-status designation and is expected to play.

Chig Okonkwo (WAS, TE1) — NO GAME-STATUS DESIGNATION (a) Managing a hamstring injury from the Week 1 opener vs. Philadelphia that cost him Weeks 2-3; practiced in a limited capacity all week and is expected to play Week 4 in London, though not yet back to a full workload.
Injury: Hamstring (since Week 1 (season opener vs. Philadelphia Eagles)). Typical recovery: Hamstring strains of this severity (missed 2 games) typically resolve in 2-4 weeks. Expected back: Available for Week 4, workload possibly still eased. Week 4 status: Expected to play Week 4 vs. Colts. Next 4 games: Snap count should build back toward full-time TE1 usage over the next couple of weeks if no setback. Fantasy impact: His return pushes John Bates and Ben Sinnott back into complementary roles; positive for Mariota’s/Daniels’ passing-game options

Sourcing: NFL.com official injury reports, team-issued injury reports, Ourlads depth charts, and beat-reporter coverage, as of Friday, October 2, 2026.