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The Dolphins cut Franklin from the practice squad Tuesday.

The Dolphins waived Franklin during Sunday's cutdown day. The tight end cleared waivers and joined the team's practice squad Monday before being cut Tuesday. The undrafted free agent out of Boston College has had a complicated few days, but he will ultimately need to find a new job. Franklin originally signed with the Patriots in late July, so there is a chance he will return to New England for a shot at the team's practice squad.

The Dolphins signed Watson to the practice squad Tuesday.

The Chiefs waived Watson during Sunday's cutdown day. The tight end cleared waivers and has found a spot with the Dolphins for the start of the regular season. The tight end participated in all three preseason games for the Chiefs, catching three of his five targets for 15 yards.

Villari signed with the Rams' practice squad Monday, Zach Edwards of the team's official site reports.

Villari was waived by the Rams on Saturday after failing to crack the 53-man roster but he'll stay with the organization as a member of the practice squad. The Rams currently carry five tight ends on the active roster, and Villari could be elevated from the practice squad for Week 1 against the 49ers if either or both of Terrance Ferguson (general soreness) and Davis Allen (quadriceps) were ruled out for the regular-season opener.

The Chargers signed Herbert to the practice squad Tuesday.

The Jaguars waived Herbert during Sunday's cutdown day. The brother of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert cleared waivers and will now join his sibling in LA. The tight end could be elevated for a shot to create an offensive connection forged in blood if Charlie Kolar, David Njoku or Oronde Gadsden misses time due to injury.

The Chargers signed Svoboda to the practice squad Monday.

Svoboda cleared waivers after being cut by the Chargers during Sunday's cutdown day. The undrafted free agent out of Wyoming performed well enough throughout training camp that the team extended him an invitation to the practice squad. The tight end played in all three preseason games, catching both of his targets for nine yards.

The Raiders signed Myarick to the practice squad Monday.

Myarick joined the Raiders in early August and appeared in all three preseason games, hauling in his lone target for 17 yards. He was released Sunday after failing to make the team's 53-man roster, but Myarick will stay with the organization on the practice squad. He last saw NFL regular-season action in 2022 with the Giants, when he caught seven passes (on eight targets) for 65 yards and a touchdown across 16 regular-season games, contributing on both offense and special teams.

The Raiders signed Okwuegbunam to the practice squad Monday.

Okwuegbunam was released by the Raiders on Sunday after failing to make the team's 53-man roster, but he'll stay with the organization as a member of the practice squad. He's appeared in 31 regular-season games since entering the league in 2020 as a fourth-round selection of the Broncos, and he could be elevated to the Raiders' active roster if the team requires depth at tight end.

The Jaguars signed Rucci to the practice squad Tuesday.

The Colts waived Rucci during Sunday's cutdown day. The tight end now catches on with the Jaguars' practice squad. Rucci played in four regular-season games for the Dolphins during the 2025 season, logging 81 total snaps.

Brown was signed to the Colts practice squad Monday.

Brown didn't make the Colts' 53-man roster but will at least remain with the team as a member of the practice squad. The 32-year-old has an extensive NFL resume, suiting up for the Browns, Texans, Patriots, Seahawks and Cardinals throughout his career and catching 74 passes for 752 yards and three touchdowns across 92 regular-season games.

Detroit signed Gordon to the practice squad Monday.

Gordon didn't make the Lions' 53-man roster, though he will stick around as a member of the practice squad. The 25-year-old spent four collegiate seasons at Northwestern, totaling 54 receptions for 529 yards and two touchdowns. After spending some time with the Bears' practice squad last season, Gordon will continue his pursuit of earning a spot on an NFL roster.