NFL Player News
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Kevin Foelsch TE | PHI
Kevin Foelsch: Let go from practice squad
The Eagles waived Foelsch from the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Foelsch has been let go from the Eagles' practice squad for the second time in September, this time to make room for safety Caden Sterns. Should he clear waivers, Foelsch will look to catch on with a team in need of tight end depth, likely on the practice squad.
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Jordan Matthews TE | CAR
Jordan Matthews: Released by Carolina
The Panthers released Matthews on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Matthews played in each of Carolina's first two regular-season games, but it looks like the team wasn't satisfied with his performance as a depth option in the tight end corps. His roster spot will be taken by fellow tight end Feleipe Franks, who the Panthers are signing off the practice squad.
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Feleipe Franks TE | CAR
Panthers' Feleipe Franks: Signed off practice squad
The Panthers signed Franks to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Franks only played one offensive snap during Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Chargers due to starting tight end Tommy Tremble ultimately being active. With Ian Thomas (calf) on IR until early October at the earliest, and Jordan Matthews being released, Franks will get a chance to continue holding down a depth role for Carolina.
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Ben Sinnott TE | WAS
Commanders' Ben Sinnott: Minimal role in win
Sinnott failed to record a single target in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants.
Through two weeks, Sinnott has seen the field for just 26 offensive snaps and has not been targeted in the passing game in either contest. The rookie tight end continues to play behind veterans Zach Ertz and John Bates, and he'll likely find it difficult to see consistent playing time in Washington's offense in the early part of the 2024 campaign. Sinnott will look to continue his development in a limited role when the Commanders visit the Bengals in Week 3.
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Noah Gray TE | KC
Chiefs' Noah Gray: No impression on Week 2 box score
Gray went untargeted during Sunday's 26-25 victory over Cincinnati.
On a more positive note, Gray still played 57 percent of the offensive snaps in the game, marking a slight bump from his playing time in the opener against the Ravens. Still, he's unlikely to compile worthwhile fantasy totals while serving in the second-string role at tight end, especially with an additional weapon available to Patrick Mahomes in rookie Xavier Worthy, and with second-year wideout Rashee Rice still gobbling up a hefty target share. Gray could enter the conversation a bit more should Travis Kelce miss some time.
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Dallas Goedert TE | PHI
Eagles' Dallas Goedert: Gains 38 yards on three catches
Goedert caught three of four targets for 38 yards in Monday's 22-21 loss to the Falcons.
Goedert finished as the Eagles' second-leading receiver now that the team will be without the services of star wideout A.J. Brown (hamstring) for multiple weeks. The starting tight end has turned in two pedestrian fantasy scores through two games this season, but fantasy managers shouldn't give up on the 2018 second-round pick so quickly, as the team has a need for auxiliary targets behind DeVonta Smith for Sunday's tilt against the Saints.
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Elijah Higgins TE | ARI
Cardinals' Elijah Higgins: Makes most of only target
Higgins hauled in his only target for an 18-yard touchdown during Sunday's 41-10 victory versus the Rams.
Higgins served as the Cardinals' No. 2 TE behind Trey McBride in Week 1, but the former (55 percent) and rookie Tip Reiman (58 percent) had nearly equal snap shares Week 2. Through two games, Higgins at least has contributed as a pass catcher, including the second TD of his career Sunday, while Reiman has yet to see a target. With a team-leading 15 targets on the campaign, McBride is the team's clear-cut top option at the position, but Higgins so far has carved out a regular role in the offense.
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Kyle Pitts TE | ATL
Falcons' Kyle Pitts: Another quiet effort Monday
Pitts secured three of four targets for 20 yards in the Falcons' 22-21 win over the Eagles on Monday night.
Pitts did have a key 11-yard reception, his longest of the night, to open the Falcons' game-winning drive, but his fantasy production was undeniably disappointing. Through two games, Pitts' fantasy managers have to be somewhat worried about a reprisal of his last two lackluster campaigns, but it's also fair to note Kirk Cousins still is developing chemistry with all his pass catchers, and the offense as a whole is adapting to Zac Robinson's scheme. Pitts will aim to be more involved in a Week 3 home matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday night.
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Cade Otton TE | TB
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Empty line on two targets
Otton failed to bring in either of his two targets in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.
The third-year tight end had also seen two targets in Week 1 and had recorded one catch for five yards, but he had an even quieter day Sunday. Otton played on all 47 snaps from scrimmage as well, so there wasn't any drop in playing time to help explain the lack of involvement. However, it's worth noting Baker Mayfield put up just 19 attempts Sunday, so perhaps Otton will see an uptick in opportunity during a Week 3 home matchup against the Broncos.
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Josh Whyle TE | TEN
Titans' Josh Whyle: First catches of 2024
Whyle recorded two receptions on two targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Jets.
Whyle saw his offensive snap rate rise from 30 percent in Week 1 to 42 percent Sunday. He was able to pick up his first catches of the season, highlighted by a 12-yard gain late in the first quarter that set up a touchdown two plays later. Whyle could continue to see his snap rate rise as the season progresses, as Chigoziem Okonkwo has failed to make a consistent mark on Tennessee's offense across the last three seasons.