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Bills | Dawson Knox making progress Fri Aug 16, 10:04 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice and spent time running routes with the training staff Friday, Aug. 16.
| Footballguys view: The rookie from Ole Miss could be the lead tight end for the Bills this. First, he has to get healthy -- stay healthy -- and produce for the team as a receiver while also being a sound blocker on what should be one of the most run-heavy offenses in the NFL. |
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Bills | Jason Croom working his way back Fri Aug 16, 10:02 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Jason Croom (hamstring) was able to run routes with the training staff during practice Friday, Aug. 16.
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Packers | Concussion for Jace Sternberger Thu Aug 15, 09:26 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Jace Sternberger (concussion) missed the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Aug. 15, after being diagnosed with a concussion.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh makes roster moves Thu Aug 15, 07:26 PM
Free-agent LB Christian Kuntz (Jaguars) and undrafted free-agent TE Micky Crum (Louisville) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Aug. 15. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also waived LB J.T. Jones and CB Jermaine Ponder.
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Browns | David Njoku remains sidelined Thu Aug 15, 06:24 PM
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: The Browns may just be using caution here. Njoku's knee has been an issue for a couple of days. We'll see if he can get back into action next week. |
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Dolphins | Nick O'Leary looking like Fins' best TE Thu Aug 15, 02:53 PM
Miami Dolphins TE Nick O'Leary is the team's best pass-catching option at the position, according to Armando Salguero of The Miami Herald.
| Footballguys view: This has been the consistent word out of Dolphins camp. While O'Leary is playing well, second-year TE Mike Gesicki continues to struggle both with blocking and pass-catching. |
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Vikings | Irv Smith impressing with blocking Thu Aug 15, 02:48 PM
Minnesota Vikings rookie TE Irv Smith has been surprising coaches with his blocking, according to assistant head coach Gary Kubiak, Thursday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: Smith is a good all-around tight end, but he's had some struggles this offseason. He'll work into the mix as a reserve player behind starter Kyle Rudolph. We'll continue to monitor Smith in dynasty formats. |
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Titans | Delanie Walker expects to play Saturday Thu Aug 15, 02:07 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker (ankle) said Thursday, Aug. 13, he expects to play against the New England Patriots in his team's second preseason game.
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Giants | Isaiah Searight ends up on IR Thu Aug 15, 02:24 AM
New York Giants TE Isaiah Searight (undisclosed) passed through waivers and was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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Chargers | Andrew Vollert to IR Thu Aug 15, 02:21 AM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Andrew Vollert (knee) cleared waivers and was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Link to story Giants | Scott Simonson re-signed by G-Men Wed Aug 14, 11:12 PM
New York Giants TE Scott Simonson was re-signed on Wednesday, Aug. 14. He appeared on the league wire as having been released, but that's because his previous contract didn't register for this league year.
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Steelers | Three rookies miss practice Wed Aug 14, 08:19 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Devin Bush (undisclosed), TE Zach Gentry (undisclosed) and DE Sutton Smith (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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Browns | No practice for David Njoku Wed Aug 14, 07:32 PM
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 14, because of a knee injury.
| Footballguys view: There's no sign that this is anything to be worried about yet, but we'll be watching it. The Browns have good pass catching depth at tight end with Seth DeValve and Demetrius Harris. |
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49ers | George Kittle day-to-day Wed Aug 14, 06:04 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (calf) is considered day-to-day because of his calf injury.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers have no need to rush Kittle back into action. It is not known if he will participate in the joint practices with the Denver Broncos or play in the preseason game Monday, Aug. 19. |
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Chargers | Ben Johnson joins Chargers Wed Aug 14, 02:59 PM
Free-agent TE Ben Johnson (Chargers) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, Aug. 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Seahawks | Tyrone Swoopes released Wed Aug 14, 02:50 AM
Seattle Seahawks TE Tyrone Swoopes (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list with an injury settlement on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Link to story Giants | Three booted from NY Giants' roster Tue Aug 13, 05:39 PM
New York Giants WR Amba Etta-Tawo (Achilles) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a torn Achilles on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The Giants also waived DE Alex Jenkins and TE Isaiah Searight (undisclosed) - the latter with an injury designation.
Link to story Giants | NY Giants ink Jake Powell Tue Aug 13, 05:35 PM
Free-agent TE Jake Powell (Saints) signed an undisclosed contract with the New York Giants on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Raiders | Darren Waller getting back into it Tue Aug 13, 05:09 PM
Oakland Raiders TE Darren Waller (shoulder) was as active as he has been in practice Tuesday, Aug. 13, since initially suffering his shoulder injury on Aug. 2, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Scott Bair.
| Footballguys view: Waller is at the top of the depth chart for the Raiders so long as he's healthy. His main competition for the starting job is rookie Foster Moreau. |
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Jets | NY Jets add Marcus Cooper Tue Aug 13, 04:28 PM
Free-agent CB Marcus Cooper (Lions) was signed to an undisclosed contract by the New York Jets on Tuesday, Aug. 13. TE Nick Truesdell was waived to make room for him on the roster.
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Eagles | Zach Ertz's production likely to take a hit Tue Aug 13, 02:27 PM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz has been 'one of - if not the - best players in training camp,' and 'that's especially true in the red zone where he seems to be unstoppable,' according to NJ.com's Zack Rosenblatt. Nevertheless, his targets are expected to drop in an offense with Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, Nelson Agholor, Dallas Goedert and Darren Sproles, per Rosenblatt.
| Footballguys view: It's going to be difficult to duplicate the 116 receptions Ertz had in 2018. We like projecting him more around 85 catches or so, and Ertz is still a top-3 fantasy tight end regardless of his numbers taking a dip. |
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49ers | No practice for Deebo Samuel, George Kittle Tue Aug 13, 02:13 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel (personal) and TE George Kittle (calf) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Aug. 13. Samuel was excused for personal reasons, while Kittle is dealing with calf tightness, according to the Bay Area News Group's Cam Inman.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if this pair can practice later in the week. The 49ers are traveling to Denver for joint practices with the Broncos on Friday and Saturday. |
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Browns | Seth DeValve still on the mend Tue Aug 13, 12:05 AM
Cleveland Browns TE Seth DeValve (concussion) was unable to practice again on Monday, Aug. 12, as he remains in the concussion protocol.
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Chiefs | Manasseh Garner joins KC Mon Aug 12, 10:43 PM
Free-agent TE Manasseh Garner (Redskins) signed with the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Aug. 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived RB Josh Caldwell.
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Cowboys | Two TEs dealing with injuries Mon Aug 12, 08:29 PM
Dallas Cowboys TEs Blake Jarwin (foot) and Dalton Schultz (ankle) have been sidelined because of injuries.
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Jaguars | Josh Oliver an option for Week 1? Mon Aug 12, 07:26 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars TE Josh Oliver (hamstring) hopefully will be available for Week 1, according to head coach Doug Marrone.
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Texans | Jordan Thomas back on field Mon Aug 12, 07:06 PM
Houston Texans TE Jordan M. Thomas (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, Aug. 12.
| Footballguys view: Thomas should be the lead tight end for the Texans this year. We love their high-powered passing game and Thomas has a size advantage over nearly anyone tasked with covering him. Thomas should be considered a TE3 with upside for Fantasy GMs in 2019. |
Chargers | Thomas Costigan joins LAC Mon Aug 12, 06:30 PM
Undrafted free-agent DE Thomas Costigan (Bryant) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Monday, Aug. 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived/injured TE Andrew Vollert (knee).
Link to story Jaguars | Michael Colubiale done in Jacksonville Mon Aug 12, 05:56 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars TE Michael Colubiale (concussion) was released from the Reserve/Injured list following an injury settlement Monday, Aug. 12.
Link to story Browns | David Njoku gets a day off Monday Mon Aug 12, 02:55 PM
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) sat out of practice due to a knee soreness for precautionary reasons Monday, Aug. 12.
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Patriots | Lance Kendricks limited Mon Aug 12, 09:48 AM
New England Patriots TE Lance Kendricks (undisclosed) is in a red, non-contact jersey Monday, Aug. 12.
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Falcons | Eric Saubert sent to NE Mon Aug 12, 09:32 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Eric Saubert was traded the New England Patriots Monday, Aug. 12, in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons were deep enough at the tight end position to move on from Saubert. A fifth-round pick out of Drake in the 2017 NFL draft, Saubert only has five catches over two seasons in the pros. |
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Patriots | Eric Saubert headed to NE Mon Aug 12, 09:31 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Eric Saubert was acquired by the New England Patriots Monday, Aug. 12, in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots get an interesting and athletic player here to add to the tight end room. Saubert is a move tight end who can make difficult catches over the middle or near the sidelines. The Falcons rarely used him and when he was on the field, Saubert was mostly a blocker. Matt LaCosse should be the starter for the Patriots to open the season and Saubert will compete to make it as an end-of-the-bench guy. In crazy deep dynasty formats we'll continue to watch Saubert. |
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Texans | Three TEs seeing increased workload Mon Aug 12, 12:38 AM
Houston Texans TEs Jerell Adams, Jordan Akins and Darren Fells have each practiced and played more with TEs Jordan M. Thomas (hamstring) and Kahale Warring (hamstring) sidelined. Adams even scored a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 8. 'All had strong camps, no doubt,' head coach Bill O'Brien said.
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Texans | Kahale Warring still on the shelf Mon Aug 12, 12:30 AM
Houston Texans TE Kahale Warring (hamstring) missed the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers due to a hamstring injury, and he has missed a significant amount of practice time due to the ailment, including Sunday, Aug. 11.
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Packers | Evan Baylis misses practice Sun Aug 11, 09:10 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Evan Baylis (calf) was unable to practice Sunday, Aug. 11.
Link to story Texans | Jordan Thomas sneaks in some work Sun Aug 11, 09:02 PM
Houston Texans TE Jordan M. Thomas (hamstring) was not a full participant in practice Sunday, Aug. 11, but he was able to catch passes on the side from QB Deshaun Watson.
Link to story Titans | Jonnu Smith works on the side Sun Aug 11, 08:38 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Jonnu Smith (knee) was able to do some work on the side during practice Sunday, Aug. 11.
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Panthers | Ian Thomas not practicing Sun Aug 11, 08:24 PM
Carolina Panthers TE Ian Thomas (ribs) was unable to practice Sunday, Aug. 11.
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Bills | Jason Croom remains limited Sun Aug 11, 03:43 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Jason Croom (hamstring) was limited during practice Sunday, Aug. 11.
Link to story Jaguars | Jacksonville signs three players Sun Aug 11, 03:18 PM
Free-agent OG Ben Ijalana (Jets), OG Ka'John Armstrong (Browns) and TE Ethan Wolf (Panthers) signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Aug. 11. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also waived OG Jordan Agasiva and OT Andrew Lauderdale as well as released RB Benny Cunningham (hamstring) with an injury settlement.
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Colts | Isaiah Langley signs with Indy Sun Aug 11, 02:10 PM
Free-agent CB Isaiah Langley (Raiders) on Sunday, Aug. 11, signed with the Indianapolis Colts. In a corresponding move, TE Zach Conque was waived.
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Cardinals | Charles Clay comes off PUP Sun Aug 11, 01:59 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Charles Clay (knee) was activated from the the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Sunday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: Clay is versatile and could be an interesting piece in the air raid if he stays healthy. That has been the problem, however, for most of his career. |
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Broncos | Three tight ends return to practice Sun Aug 11, 12:49 PM
Denver Broncos TEs Jake Butt (knee), Jeff Heuerman (shoulder) and Bug Howard (ankle) returned to practice Sunday, Aug. 11, after missing time with injuries.
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Browns | Rico Gathers lands in Cleveland Sun Aug 11, 12:22 PM
Free-agent TE Rico Gathers (Cowboys) signed Sunday, Aug. 11, with the Cleveland Browns. In a corresponding move, TE/FB Orson Charles was waived.
| Footballguys view: Gathers looked like the next big basketball convert to tight end before the Cowboys bulked him up to tackle size. We hope to get to see him before the end of the preseason. |
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Bengals | Cethan Carter suffers neck injury Sun Aug 11, 10:14 AM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Cethan Carter (neck) left the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 10, due to a strained neck.
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Chiefs | John Lovett injures shoulder Sat Aug 10, 11:46 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE John Lovett (shoulder) suffered a separated shoulder in a 38-17 preseason win over the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, Aug. 10, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Link to story Eagles | Richard Rodgers battling foot issue Sat Aug 10, 10:10 PM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Richard Rodgers (foot) remained out of practice Saturday, Aug. 10, as he deals with a foot injury.
Link to story Browns | Demetrius Harris back at practice Sat Aug 10, 09:20 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Demetrius Harris (concussion) returned to practice Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Saints | Jake Powell gets the boot Sat Aug 10, 06:39 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Jake Powell was waived Saturday, Aug. 10.
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