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Cowboys | Jake Ferguson focused on consistency Thu May 16, 10:01 PM
Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson said he wants to prove that his improvement last season wasn't a fluke. 'In this league you can't be complacent,' Ferguson said. 'You've got to just keep going. You've got to keep getting better and that's what I aim to do.'
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson does not have timetable Thu May 16, 06:22 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) said he does not have a timetable for his return but has been making good progress in his recovery.
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Vikings | Robert Tonyan taking his talents to Minnesota Thu May 16, 02:05 PM
Free-agent TE Robert Tonyan (Bears) signed an undisclosed contract with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, May 16. LB Donovan Manuel was waived to make room for him on the roster.
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Chiefs | Kansas City signs multiple picks Thu May 16, 01:01 PM
Kansas City Chiefs fourth-round draft choice TE Jared Wiley, fourth-round draft choice S Jaden Hicks, fifth-round draft choice C Hunter Nourzad and seventh-round draft choice OG C.J. Hanson signed four-year contracts with the Chiefs Wednesday, May 15. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Wiley led all FBS tight ends in touchdown catches last year. He's not a dynamic weapon in the passing game, but he's imposing at the catch point and could be part of the succession plan for Travis Kelce. He should be rostered in tight end premium and deep dynasty leagues |
Lions | Detroit signs Sean McKeon Thu May 16, 12:15 PM
Free-agent TE Sean McKeon (Cowboys) signed an undisclosed deal with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, May 16. TE Isaac Rex was waived.
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Bengals | Cincinnati inks a pair of draft picks Tue May 14, 02:31 PM
Cincinnati Bengals third-round draft choice WR Jermaine Burton (Alabama) and fourth-round draft choice TE Erick All (Iowa) signed four-year contracts on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: After transferring from Georgia following the 2021 season, Burton was a high-production receiver at Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide in receiving yards and touchdowns last season. With Tyler Boyd no longer in the mix (he signed with Tennessee as a free agent), Cincinnati has an immediate need for a No. 3 receiver. In addition, Tee Higgins is heading into 2024 on the franchise tag, and his future in Cincinnati is uncertain. Given the circumstances, Burton has considerable long-term upside in this offense. Meanwhile, the big question for All is about the ACL injury he suffered in 2023 in his senior year at Iowa. The Bengals, however, feel good about his recovery as he enters a depth chart behind Mike Gesicki, Tanner Hudson, and Drew Sample. |
Seahawks | AJ Barner under contract Mon May 13, 07:23 PM
Seattle Seahawks fourth-round draft choice LB AJ Barner signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Eagles | Noah Togiai cut Mon May 13, 05:04 PM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Noah Togiai was released Monday, May 13.
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Buccaneers | Devin Culp under contract Mon May 13, 04:32 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers seventh-round draft choice TE Devin Culp signed a four-year contract with the Buccaneers Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Titans | Nick Vannett agrees to terms Mon May 13, 04:20 PM
Free-agent TE Nick Vannett (Chargers) agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans Monday, May 13. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also waived CB Rod Gattison.
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Falcons | Atlanta adds Ross Dwelley Mon May 13, 04:15 PM
Free-agent TE Ross Dwelley (49ers) signed with the Atlanta Falcons Monday, May 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Bears | Chicago signs six players Mon May 13, 04:12 PM
Free-agent WR Freddie Swain (Dolphins) and TE Tommy Sweeney (Giants) signed with the Chicago Bears Monday, May 13. The team also signed undrafted free-agent WR John Jackson (Nevada), CB Leon Jones (Arkansas State), DT Dashaun Mallory (Arizona State) and LB Paul Moala (Georgia Tech). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Sammis Reyes signed Mon May 13, 01:59 PM
Free-agent TE Sammis Reyes (Jaguars) signed an undisclosed deal with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Monday, May 13.
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Lions | Parker Hesse signs with Lions Mon May 13, 11:29 AM
Free-agent TE Parker Hesse (Falcons) was signed to an undisclosed deal by the Detroit Lions Monday, May 13, after taking part in the team's minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Hesse made eight starts and appeared in 28 games with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021-23, but he's nothing more than depth in Detroit. The Lions returned their top three tight ends from last season in Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, and James Mitchell, but had just two other tight ends under contract -- Shane Zylstra and undrafted free agent Isaac Rex. Remember, the 49ers signed Wright, a restricted free agent, to a three-year, $12 million offer sheet in March that included $6 million guaranteed. The Lions matched the offer, keeping Wright on the roster. Even with Detroit's level of commitment there, fantasy managers shouldn't be looking beyond LaPorta for viable options. |
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Panthers | Ja'Tavion Sanders has big goals Sun May 12, 09:34 PM
Carolina Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders said he wants to be 'the new face of the offense,' and head coach Dave Canales believes Sanders brings versatility to the offense. 'He's a guy, you can move around a little bit more, maybe play him in the slot a little bit,' Canales said.
| Footballguys view: Sanders' 99 career catches in three seasons at Texas ranks first all-time among Longhorn tight ends. Carolina's tight end room now has Tommy Tremble, Ian Thomas, Stephen Sullivan, Jordan Matthews, and Sanders. Sanders will have ample opportunity to impress Canales and the rest of the team during organized team activities later this month and mandatory minicamp in June. None of this makes him draft-worthy for our purposes, but fantasy managers looking for potential streaming options should keep an eye out. |
Panthers | Carolina waives two Sat May 11, 09:11 PM
The Carolina Panthers S Deshawn Gaddie and TE Kevin Foelsch Saturday, May 11.
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Raiders | Brock Bowers turns heads Sat May 11, 12:20 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers turned heads during Day 1 of rookie minicamp on Friday, May 10, due to his athleticism and explosiveness.
Link to story Bengals | Cincinnati inks five rookies Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Cincinnati Bengals third-round draft choice DT McKinnley Jackson (Texas A&M), fifth-round draft choice CB Josh Newton (Texas Christian), sixth-round draft choice TE Tanner McLachlan (Arizona), seventh-round draft choice S Daijahn Anthony (Mississippi) and seventh-round draft choice C Matt Lee (Miami, Fla.) signed four-year contracts on Friday, May 10. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: McLachlan is the name to remember here. The Bengals took a very talented Iowa tight end - Erick All - in the fourth round, but he has a lengthy and worrisome injury history. If All can't stay healthy, McLachlan could be Joe Burrow's tight end of the future. McLachlan's 4.61 40 and 35" vertical were both among the top five tight ends at the combine. |
Patriots | New England inks three draft picks Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
New England Patriots sixth-round draft choice CB Marcellas Dial, sixth-round draft choice QB Joe Milton III and seventh-round draft choice TE Jaheim Bell signed four-year contracts with the Patriots Friday, May 10. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Bell has speed and run after catch prowess, but he's only an H-back/move tight end and not a consistent blocker, so he fell to the seventh round. If he makes the Patriots roster, he could find playing time in an offense devoid of playmakers. |
Raiders | Brock Bowers looking for big plays Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers said one of his strengths is making plays after the catch. 'One of the things I do best is the yards after catch and being able to get vertical after I get the ball,' Bowers said.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders reportedly used Bowers all over the formation in his rookie minicamp debut. His athleticism was also apparent according to beat writers. This is relevant because Bowers didn't test at the combine, casting a little bit of doubt about his measureables. Expect Bowers to answer those questions quickly as a big part of the offense in his rookie year. The quarterback situation and competition for targets isn't ideal for Bowers fantasy value, but he's still worth taking in the top 10 tight ends in redraft leagues and top five of rookie drafts in dynasty leagues. |
Cardinals | Arizona signs Tip Reiman Fri May 10, 06:28 PM
Arizona Cardinals third-round draft choice TE Tip Reiman signed a four-year contract with the Cardinals Friday, May 10. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Panthers | Carolina removes six from roster Fri May 10, 05:13 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Spencer Z. Brown, TE Chris Pierce, WR Jalen Camp, C Ilm Manning, DT Raequan Williams and CB AJ Parker were released Friday, May 10.
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Bengals | Cincinnati announces UDFA class Fri May 10, 01:50 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois), RB Elijah Collins (Oklahoma State), RB Noah Cain (Louisiana State), WR Cole Burgess (Cortland State), WR Tre Mosley (Michigan State) and TE Cam Grandy (Illinois State) were among the 14 players who officially signed contracts with the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, May 10. Terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
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Colts | Jelani Woods on target for OTAs Fri May 10, 01:23 AM
Indianapolis Colts TE Jelani Woods (hamstrings) should be ready for OTAs.
| Footballguys view: Woods has talent and athleticism, but he needs to stay healthy to earn a larger role on offense. Right now, the Colts have Kylen Granson and Mo Alie-Cox at the top of the depth chart. |
Panthers | Six rookies sign contracts Thu May 9, 07:48 PM
Carolina Panthers second-round draft choice RB Jonathon Brooks, third-round draft choice LB Trevin Wallace, fourth-round draft choice TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, CB Chau Smith-Wade, sixth-round draft choice DT Jaden Crumedy and seventh-round draft choice LB Michael Barrett signed four-year contracts with the Panthers Thursday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Vegas signs Brock Bowers to deal Thu May 9, 07:24 PM
Las Vegas Raiders first-round draft choice TE Brock Bowers signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 9. The deal includes a fifth-year option, but financial terms were not disclosed.
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Texans | Cade Stover set to sign rookie pact Thu May 9, 02:58 PM
Houston Texans fourth-round draft choice TE Cade Stover (Ohio State) reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $4.758 million - including a $1.189 million signing bonus - on Thursday, May 9.
| Footballguys view: Stover can make plays as a receiving weapon, and he's nasty after the catch. We'll see Stover develop behind Dalton Schultz on the Texans' roster. Dynasty GMs should stash Stover on their rosters to wait for the day he gets a chance to start. |
Bears | Chicago signs 3 more UDFAs Thu May 9, 11:37 AM
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with three more undrafted free agents Thursday, May 9, including TE Brenden Bates (Kentucky), DE Jamree Kroman (James Madison) and WR Peter LeBlanc (Louisiana-Lafayette).
Link to story Raiders | Vegas will not pressure Brock Bowers Thu May 9, 12:52 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers will not be pressured to have an immediate impact on offense, according to assistant general manager Champ Kelly. Kelly said the team wants Bowers to learn the offensive system and work well with the other tight ends on the team.
| Footballguys view: Bowers was the best tight end in this draft, and he has playmaking ability as a slot receiver, out wide as a receiver, and as a traditional tight end. Bowers finds the ball quickly, and he's a smooth athlete who knows how to find soft spots in coverage. From a fantasy perspective, Bowers could easily have low-end TE1 potential as a rookie. |
Titans | Tennessee adds Steven Stilianos Tue May 7, 01:19 AM
The Tennessee Titans signed undrafted free-agent TE Steven Stilianos (Iowa) on April 27.
Link to story Vikings | T.J. Hockenson ahead of schedule Mon May 6, 07:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from his torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis.
| Footballguys view: While he's ahead of schedule, there's no benefit to Hockenson rushing back and not being the player the team expects him to be or pays him to be. As USA Today reminded readers, the Vikings aren't in a "win now" scenario. Fantasy managers should expect a cautious approach. Instead, 2024 could have some shining moments, but 2025 will be full steam ahead. |
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Chiefs | Champs waive several players Sat May 4, 09:08 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs waived WR Jacob Copeland, TE Izaiah Gathings and S Tyree Gillespie Saturday, May 4.
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Chiefs | Jared Wiley to contribute early? Sat May 4, 12:41 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Jared Wiley's versatility was what intrigued the team the most, according to general manager Brett Veach, and Wiley believes he can help the offense in the red zone as a rookie. 'I'm really confident in myself, especially in the red zone,' Wiley said. 'I felt like that was a spot this past year where I really made my money, so to speak.
| Footballguys view: Wiley is one of our favorite tight ends in this draft class. He's got wide receiver-like skills at the tight end position. The Chiefs have a big-time weapon who gets to learn behind Travis Kelce. We love Wiley in dynasty formats. |
Seahawks | AJ Barner misses practice Fri May 3, 05:06 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, May 3, because of a hamstring injury. He said the injury is not serious and believes he will return in the near future.
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Ravens | Baltimore announces UDFA signings Fri May 3, 01:11 PM
Undrafted free-agent WRs Jelani Baker (Limestone), De'Angelo Hardy (North Carolina Central), Tayvion Robinson (Kentucky), Dayton Wade (Ole Miss and Isaiah Washington (Rutgers), RB Chris Collier (Lock Haven), TEs Mike Rigerman (Findlay) and Riley Sharp (Oregon State) signed contracts with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, May 3. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
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49ers | San Francisco signs Mason Pline Fri May 3, 01:54 AM
The San Francisco 49ers signed undrafted free-agent TE Mason Pline (Furman) on Saturday, April 27.
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Saints | Dallin Holker cashes in Fri May 3, 12:58 AM
Undrafted free-agent TE Dallin Holker (Colorado State) received $235,000 guaranteed to sign with the New Orleans Saints, per ESPN's Katherine Terrell.
| Footballguys view: Holker has a nose for the end zone, and he can find the soft spot in a zone. He didn't test well in the pre-draft process, but he might have better pad speed than he does timed speed. In super crazy deep dynasty formats, we'll keep an eye on his progress. |
Vikings | Sammis Reyes to try out Thu May 2, 08:14 PM
Free-agent TE Sammis Reyes (Jaguars) is scheduled to participate in the Minnesota Vikings rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
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Jaguars | Jacksonville announces several UDFA signings Tue Apr 30, 03:14 PM
Undrafted free-agent WRs Wayne Ruby (Mount Union), Joseph Scates (Memphis) and David White Jr. (Western Carolina), TE Shawn Bowman (Rutgers) and RB Jalen Jackson (Villanova) agreed to terms on contracts with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, April 30. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
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Jets | Three UDFAs headed to NY Jets Tue Apr 30, 02:18 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Tyler Harrell (Miami), QB PeeWee Jarrett (West Florida) and TE Lincoln Sefcik (South Alabama) reportedly agreed to terms on contracts with the New York Jets on Tuesday, April 30. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta inks two UDFAs Tue Apr 30, 12:14 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB John Paddock (Illinois) and TE Austin Stogner (Oklahoma) signed contracts with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, April 30. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Trent Pennix signs with Indianapolis Tue Apr 30, 01:44 AM
The Indianapolis Colts signed undrafted free-agent TE Trent Pennix (NC State) on Saturday, April 27, to a deal that included $10,000 in guaranteed money. In addition, TE Malcolm Epps (Pittsburgh) was invited to the team's rookie minicamp.
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Packers | Messiah Swinson chooses Green Bay Tue Apr 30, 12:59 AM
The Green Bay Packers signed undrafted free-agent TE Messiah Swinson (Arizona State) on Saturday, April 27.
Link to story Lions | Isaac Rex headed to Motown Tue Apr 30, 12:32 AM
The Detroit Lions signed undrafted free-agent TE Isaac Rex (BYU) on Saturday, April 27.
Link to story Titans | Titans granted roster exemption Mon Apr 29, 10:57 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Thomas Odukoya was granted an international player roster exemption on Monday, April 29.
Link to story Chiefs | Updating on Travis Kelce's new deal Mon Apr 29, 05:56 PM
Updating previous reports, Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce's new two-year contract worth $34.25 million will replace his current contract and is not an extension. He will be under contract through the 2025 season.
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Falcons | Kyle Pitts' option picked up Mon Apr 29, 05:42 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts had his fifth-year option exercised Monday, April 29, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The option for the 2025 season carries a guaranteed salary of $10.878 million. Pitts was the No. 4 pick in the 2021 draft out of the University of Florida. Pitts, 23, started all but two games in 2023, catching 53 passes for 667 yards and three touchdowns on a team with "deficient" quarterback play, according to Falcons owner Arthur Blank. That came after a torn MCL ended Pitts' 2022 season in Week 11. With Kirk Cousins on board as his triggerman, it's worth noting nearly 27 percent of the veteran signal caller's passes targeted tight ends last year, fifth in the NFL. That focus has benefited fantasy managers invested in players like T.J. Hockenson (TE4 in 2023 despite tearing his ACL and MCL in Week 16), Kyle Rudolph (TE10 in 2018, Cousins' first season as a Viking), and Washington's Jordan Reed (TE3 in 2015, Cousins' first season as a starter; and TE9 in 2016). If Tyler Conklin managed a TE20 season with Cousins in 2021, is it unreasonable to believe Pitts will finally turn things around this fall? |
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Commanders | Washington announces several UDFA signings Mon Apr 29, 04:30 PM
Undrafted free-agent CB Chigozie Anusiem (Colorado State), S Ben Nikkel (Iowa State), OT David Nwaogwugwu (Toledo), S Tyler Owens (Texas Tech), DT Norell Pollard (Virginia Tech), A.J. Woods (Pittsburgh) and TE Colson Yankoff (UCLA) agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders Monday, April 29. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Chiefs | Travis Kelce financials Mon Apr 29, 03:26 PM
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce agreed to a two-year extension worth $34.24 million that will be added on to his current deal, according to sources Monday, April 29. He is signed through the 2027 season.
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Chiefs | Travis Kelce extended Mon Apr 29, 02:19 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce agreed to a two-year contract extension making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, according to sources Monday, April 29.
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com put it, "Kelce's career has been nothing if not remarkably consistent." The Cincinnati product racked up seven straight seasons of 1,000-plus receiving yards from 2016-2022, falling just shy of making it eight straight campaigns in 2023 with 93 catches for 984 yards and five touchdowns in a Chiefs offense that needed the entire regular season to find its footing before making another run to a Super Bowl triumph. With additional weaponry on the outside (in the form of speedy wideouts Marquise Brown and rookie Xavier Worthy), it might be more difficult for opposing defenses to focus their attention on the veteran tight end, who is currently being drafted as TE2 in early best-ball drafts behind Detroit's Sam LaPorta. |
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