NFL Player News

Bell compiled just one catch for 11 yards on his lone target Sunday versus the Steelers.

Bell has notched no more than one catch in a game this season and has had more than one target just once. That didn't change even with Travis Kelce (COVID-19 protocols) out for the contest. Noah Gray benefited a little more, but neither tight end factored much into the equation. That is unlikely to change anytime soon, especially if Kelce is part of the mix again moving forward.

Johnson was activated off of the Saints' reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

The tight end was placed on the COVID list last Wednesday and missed Monday's loss to the Dolphins. Johnson returned to the team Tuesday and will be back in the lineup for the Saints' Week 17 matchup with the Panthers.

Pinkney was signed to the Lions' active roster Tuesday.

The tight end was signed off of the Rams' practice squad Tuesday and will be part of the Lions' active roster in Week 17 against the Seahawks. With last week's starter Brock Wright (illness) being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Pinkney could actually be in line to draw a start Sunday.

Wright (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Wright tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday and will now enter the NFL's protocols for the virus. The tight end operated as the Lions' top option at the position in Week 16 against the Falcons, catching three balls for four yards in the loss. With Brock's status for Week 17 against the Seahawks in question, Jared Pinkney may step into a starting role.

Lewis has landed on the Packers' reserve/COVID-19 list.

Lewis apparently tested positive for the virus according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. For him to return to the Packers' Week 17 matchup with the Vikings, he will need to clear the NFL's health and safety protocols. If he is unable to return, Tyler Davis and Dominique Dafney would be next in line at tight end behind Josiah Deguara.

Dillon was cut by the Vikings on Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

The tight end appeared in one game with the Vikings this season, logging 22 snaps on special-teams. Dillon will now look for another squad for an opportunity to join the active roster.

Hollister (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

The tight end tested positive for the virus Tuesday, putting his ability to play Sunday against the Patriots in question. Hollister will enter the league's protocols, and if he can't play in Week 17, the newly acquired Kahale Warring could be in line for a substantial role in the contest.

Washington was signed to the Bengals' practice squad Tuesday.

Washington was waived by the Bengals in August, and he will now rejoin the practice squad. The tight end has yet to make his NFL debut after going undrafted in the 2021 draft.

Forristall was signed to the Browns' practice squad Tuesday.

The 23-year-old was activated for the second consecutive game in Week 15, playing one snap. Forristall was cut by the team Friday, but he has now returned to the Browns' practice squad.

Cager was signed to the Browns' practice squad Tuesday.

The wide receiver was cut Friday but will return to the team's practice squad Tuesday. Cager has been on the active roster twice this season and failed to log a catch.