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Chiefs' Robert Tonyan: Distant third in TE snaps in Week 14
Robert Tonyan went without a target while playing four of the Kansas City Chiefs' 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans.As has been a recurring trend all season, Tonyan ranked a distant third in snaps among Chiefs tight ends, with Travis Kelce (91 percent snap share) and Noah Gray (45 percent) comfortably outpacing him. Tonyan has suited up for all 13 of the Chiefs' games this season but has been limited to just one catch for one yard on one target across 126 snaps on offense.
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Chiefs' Robert Tonyan: Signed to active roster
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Robert Tonyan from their practice squad to their active roster Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Tonyan first signed with KC in mid-March, and he was released on cutdown day Tuesday before joining the team's practice squad one day later. The veteran tight end has now been made a part of the active roster, where he's set to serve as depth behind Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Jared Wiley. Tonyan has plenty of experience to bring to the table, having seven seasons of NFL action on his resume.
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Robert Tonyan: Joins practice squad in KC
Robert Tonyan was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday.Tonyan was released by the team Tuesday, but he ultimately decided to stick around Kansas City as a member of the practice squad. The tight end has played in 90 regular-season contests in his NFL career, so he'll provide the Chiefs with a rather experienced depth option in 2025.
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Robert Tonyan: Released by Kansas City
Robert Tonyan was released by the Chiefs on Tuesday.Tonyan signed with the Chiefs in March and was unable to do enough during the preseason to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. The 31-year-old tight end recorded just three catches for 49 yards in his preseason action. Tonyan will now look to find a role with another team ahead of the 2025 season.
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Chiefs' Robert Tonyan: Signing with Kansas City
Robert Tonyan is slated to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Tonyan spent the majority of the 2024 regular season bouncing back and forth between the Vikings' practice squad and active roster before being cut in late November. He signed with the Chiefs' practice squad in late December, and although he was let go mid-January, he will return to Kansas City for the 2025 season. Tonyan will likely compete for the No. 3 tight end role behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray in training camp.
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Robert Tonyan: Gets let go
Robert Tonyan was cut from the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.Tonyan landed with Kansas City on Dec. 23 after he was let go by the Vikings. The Indiana State product never made it to the Chiefs' active roster over the last three weeks, and his exit made room for Jason Brownlee to be added to the practice squad.
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Robert Tonyan: Joins Chiefs' practice squad
Kansas City signed Robert Tonyan to their practice squad Monday.After bouncing between Minnesota's practice squad and active roster this season, Tonyan was eventually cut from the practice squad in late November. Now, he'll be a part of the Chiefs' practice squad with the option of being bumped up to the team's roster should they need him. The veteran tight end has yet to record a catch this season.
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Robert Tonyan: Cut from Minnesota's practice squad
The Vikings cut Robert Tonyan from their practice squad Friday.Tonyan bounced between Minnesota's active roster and practice squad throughout the campaign, and he has played in five games, logging 14 offensive snaps without a target. The veteran tight end has had success in the NFL in the past -- including in 2020, when he tallied 52 catches for 586 yards and 11 touchdowns with the Packers -- so it seems likely that he'll find another opportunity with a team in need of tight-end depth. Tonyan's departure made room for the team to officially sign former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones to the practice squad.
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Robert Tonyan: Reverts to practice squad
Robert Tonyan reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.Tonyan played six snaps (two on offense, four on special teams) and did not record a stat during the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Rams on Thursday night. Tonyan has been elevated from the practice squad three times this year, which is the most that a team can elevate a player in a season. The Vikings would have to sign the 30-year-old tight end to the active roster if they wish for Tonyan to continue to play for Minnesota.
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Vikings' Robert Tonyan: Elevated for Thursday's contest
The Minnesota Vikings elevated Robert Tonyan from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Rams.T.J. Hockenson (knee) will remain on injured reserve, opening the door for Tonyan to be elevated to the active roster Thursday. Tonyan will serve as the Vikings' No. 3 tight end behind Johnny Mundt and Josh Oliver. Tonyan has not seen a target across his four regular-season outings this year.