Niklas (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game in Chicago, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Logging full showings in each practice in a given week is a rarity for the second-year tight end, but the development likely won't translate into significant work behind Darren Fells and Jermaine Gresham (hamstring). More than likely, Niklas will be relegated to a blocking role when he takes the field.

Niklas (hamstring) is probable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

With three consecutive full practices to his name, Niklas should be fine to serve as the Cardinals' No. 3 tight end, after logging just three snaps in Week 1. The 52nd overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, Niklas has a 6-6, 270-pound frame that should at least make him useful as a blocker, but he's struggled to stay healthy thus far.

Niklas (hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, FOX Sports 910 Phoenix reports.

In Sunday's regular season opener, Niklas was a distance third in terms of tight-end snaps, earning three to Jermaine Gresham's 24 and Darren Fells' 52 (among 62 for the offense). Due to the lack of reps, it was no surprise that Niklas wasn't even targeted. In any case, the rare full showing in drills bodes well for active status yet again Sunday at Chicago, but he'll likely remain third in the TE pecking order.

Niklas picked up three of the Cardinals' 62 offensive snaps in Sunday's victory against the Saints, Mike Jurecki of FOX Sports 910 Phoenix reports.

Head coach Bruce Arians trusted in Jermaine Gresham (hamstring) rather than the relatively untested, injury-prone Niklas, affording the veteran 24 snaps. Neither tight end contributed much to the passing game, as Gresham gathered in his only target and Niklas predictably put up goose eggs across the board. Meanwhile, starter Darren Fells operated as the clear No. 1 TE, posting four catches (on five targets) for 82 yards and one touchdown. Even if Niklas maintains a modicum of health going forward, Fells and Gresham appear the best bets to aid fantasy pursuits this season.

Niklas (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday versus the Saints, Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic reports.

Brushing aside a nagging hamstring concern, Niklas will nonetheless be blocked by starting tight end Darren Fells and potentially Jermaine Gresham (hamstring) to kick off his sophomore season. Until he shows a semblance of durability as a pro, Niklas' value is that of a persona non-grata.

Niklas (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

According to Urban, Niklas will likely come down to a game-time decision, as will fellow tight end Jermaine Gresham (hamstring). Neither figures to have a big role in the passing game, as Darren Fells is listed atop the depth chart at tight end.

Niklas (hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Niklas and Jermaine Gresham (hamstring) continue to have their reps monitored, but the tight end corps as a whole experienced the loss of Ifeanyi Momah (torn meniscus), who was replaced by Joseph Fauria. Until Niklas displays a modicum of health as a professional, he'll find difficulty usurping starter Darren Fells for snaps.

Niklas (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Niklas' activity level wasn't a surprise, as he's dealt with a hamstring injury since the outset of training camp. Joining him in the limited category were fellow tight ends Jermaine Gresham (hamstring) and Ifeanyi Momah (knee), leaving Darren Fells as the clear-cut No. 1 at the position. Expect Niklas' Week availability to receive some clarity as the week rolls along.

Niklas (hamstring) is expected to return to practice this week, the Cardinals' official site reports.

The oft-injured tight end has contended with an ailing hamstring throughout training camp, capping him to only one target in the first two preseason games. Niklas' medical chart as a professional makes it difficult to trust in the second-year tight end, especially with Darren Fells establishing himself as the Cardinals' No. 1 TE.

Niklas aggravated his hamstring injury and has no timeline for a return, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Niklas' injury-plagued career thus continues, as the hamstring issue picked up between the offseason program and the start of training camp has reared its head. He was able to play in both preseason games to date but didn't catch his only target in minimal snaps. While his status as a second-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft likely guarantees him a spot on the 53-man roster, his absence has created an easier path for Ifeanyi Momah to make the cut behind Darren Fells and Jermaine Gresham (back).

Niklas wasn't targeted among his 11 snaps during Saturday's preseason loss to the Chiefs, Mike Jurecki of FOX Sports 910 Phoenix reports.

Among tight ends to earn snaps Saturday, only Ifeanyi Momah and Gerald Christian were targeted, so Niklas wasn't alone in his lack of attention. No matter, Darren Fells handled the entirety of the snaps (seven) with the first-team offense, meaning Niklas still has his work cut out for him in the tight-end battle. Niklas will likely be squeezed even further when Jermaine Gresham (back) is cleared to practice fully and take the field for preseason tilts.

Niklas (hamstring) practiced fully Tuesday, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Niklas kicked off training camp on the non-football injury list as a result of a hamstring issue, but since his activation on Monday, Aug. 3, he's ramped up his reps slowly but surely. The second-year pro will now aim to sidestep his injury-marred career, as he attempts to work himself into a tight-end competition led by Darren Fells.

Niklas (hamstring) took part in individual drills Saturday, the Cardinals' official site reports.

Niklas entered training camp with a nagging hamstring injury, spurring his placement on the non-football injury list. Upon his activation Monday, he stated his hopes of full participation by Friday's practice, but that didn't come to fruition. The Cardinals are apt to exercise caution with their 2014 second-round pick, as they are with recent signee Jermaine Gresham (back). As a result, Darren Fells will continue to take on all the TE reps he can handle in the initial weeks of camp.

Niklas (hamstring) is hopeful that he'll be a full participant by Friday's practice, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Niklas entered training camp with a hamstring issue, which follows a rookie campaign and first full offseason contending with a variety of ankle injuries. The development was discouraging for the 2014 second-round pick, but he'll nonetheless build up the reps slowly but surely this week. Initially, he intends to take part in individual drills Wednesday and full practice Friday, which are optimistic estimations until any mention of ailments is in the rear-view mirror. For the time being, consider Niklas behind Darren Fells and offseason addition Jermaine Gresham (back) in the tight end pecking order.

Niklas (hamstring) will be activated from the Cardinals' active non-football-injury list on Monday.

Niklas endured a hamstring injury while recovering from a minor ankle procedure in June, but apparently will be able to participate in some capacity at the Cardinals' start of training camp. However, along with fellow tight end Jermaine Gresham (back), Niklas will probably be limited early to ensure he's healthy when the regular season draws closer.

Niklas (hamstring) continues to build up the health of his left ankle, the Cardinals' official site reports.

As a rookie is 2014, Niklas contended with a high left ankle sprain throughout the season and eventually landed on injured reserve. A procedure to correct the issue was undertaken after minicamp, but his rehab has seemingly resulted in an ailing hamstring as well, which has forced his placement on the non-football-injury list. Because offseason addition Jermaine Gresham (back) resides on the PUP list, Darren Fells has a prime opportunity to stake his claim to the No. 1 tight end spot to begin the season.

Niklas (hamstring) has been placed on the Cardinals' active non-football-injury list

Niklas evidently suffered his hamstring injury away from team practice, but when he does return to the field he'll eventually compete for TE slotting with newcomer Jermaine Gresham, who opened training camp on the Cards' PUP list.

Niklas is slated for a minor surgery on his left ankle in the near future, the Cardinals' official site reports.

After rolling his right ankle in the first day of minicamp Tuesday, Niklas resided on the sideline Wednesday in preparation for the procedure, which he said will remove the "tightrope" in the other ankle. He was afflicted with multiple high left ankle sprains throughout his rookie season in 2014, so he's hopeful that his movement will be better once training camp kicks off. With John Carlson (retirement) out of the picture, Niklas and Darren Fells are poised to handle the bulk of the tight end reps in the coming campaign.

Niklas (ankle) is in line for a larger role in the Cardinals' offense in 2015 following John Carlson's retirement Tuesday, the team's official site reports. "I don't think it really changes much," Niklas said. "I have high expectations for myself regardless because of how last season went. I have a chip on my shoulder, wanting to prove I can stay healthy and play at this level."

Niklas sustained a high left ankle sprain in Week 5, which forced inactive status in each of the next three games. After returning to duty in Week 9, he was utilized in three more contests, but an aggravation of the injury resulted in the rookie's placement on injured reserve with only three catches (on three targets) for 38 yards across seven appearances. With John Carlson's snaps up for grabs, Niklas is due for a significant increase in usage this coming season, considering his status as a second-round pick of the 2014 draft. However, the Cardinals' corps of tight ends lacks experience -- Niklas will contend with the likes of former college basketball player Darren Fells and 2015 seventh-rounder Gerald Christian -- meaning the organization may call upon a veteran hand due to coach Bruce Arians' propensity to utilize two tight-end sets.

Niklas (ankle) has been cleared for all team activities, FOX Sports 910 AM's Mike Jurecki reports.

A second-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, Niklas was bothered by his left ankle throughout his rookie season, ultimately landing on injured reserve in mid-November. He finished with just three catches for 38 yards in seven games, but he'll presumably enter training camp with a chance to beat out John Carlson for the starting job. While Niklas' 6-6, 270-pound frame could make him a very useful red-zone target, he projects as more of a balanced in-line tight end than a high-volume receiver.