NFL Player News
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Donald Parham Jr. TE | PIT
Chargers' Donald Parham: First catch of 2021
Parham caught his lone target for 19 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Chiefs.
Parham has received just two targets through three games, and this was his first reception of the year. The 24-year-old tight end has recorded between 45 and 51 percent of the offensive snaps in each contest this season. Jared Cook has logged at least 56 percent in each matchup.
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Michael Jacobson TE | NO
Michael Jacobson: Bumped off practice squad
The Seahawks cut Jacobson from the practice squad Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
The Seahawks signed tight end Jace Sternberger to the practice squad to replace Jacobson, who is looking to convert his 6-foot-7, 244-pound frame and his basketball athleticism to the football field.
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Tyler Davis TE | NE
Packers' Tyler Davis: Signed by Green Bay
The Packers signed Davis from the Colts' practice squad Tuesday.
Davis appeared in eight games as a rookie with the Jaguars last season. After being released by Jacksonville following the 2021 training camp, the second-year tight end signed with the Colts' practice squad. The Packers let go of 2019 third-round pick Jace Sternberger following his two-game suspension and recently placed Dominique Dafney (hip) on IR, so Davis should provide some much-needed depth to their tight end room.
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Sean McKeon TE | IND
Cowboys' Sean McKeon: Won't come off IR this week
The Cowboys won't activate McKeon (ankle) from the short-term injured reserve this week, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
McKeon has been sidelined for three weeks, so he's eligible to return from IR at any point. However, his ankle doesn't appear ready yet. The second-year pro appeared in 14 games for the Cowboys during his rookie campaign.
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David Wells TE | TB
David Wells: Joins Indianapolis' practice squad
The Colts signed Wells to their practice squad Tuesday.
Wells spent time with the Patriots and Falcons this preseason. After failing to make the 53-man roster for either team, the 26-year-old latched on with Atlanta's practice squad. He will look to make his regular-season NFL debut for the Colts this year.
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Jody Fortson TE | KC
Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Tallies first career touchdown
Fortson reeled in his two targets for seven yards and a touchdown Sunday versus the Chargers.
Fortson's receptions give him three in the last two weeks, though his snap counts (no more than seven) reveal that he remains primarily involved in very specific formations and red-zone work. He's still behind each of the other three tight ends in terms of snap share and figures to remain that way. However, Fortson's production, when he's called upon, should put him in the good graces of the coaching staff.
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Foster Moreau TE | HOU
Raiders' Foster Moreau: Targeted twice Sunday
Moreau caught one of two targets for eight yards in Sunday's 31-28 overtime victory over the Dolphins.
Moreau has tallied three receptions for 42 yards and a score on five targets over the past two weeks, and he's logged at least 37 offensive snaps in all three of the Raiders' wins. He's the obvious No. 2 option at tight end behind Darren Waller, though fullback Alec Ingold vultured a one-yard touchdown catch against Miami.
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Durham Smythe TE | BAL
Dolphins' Durham Smythe: Little action in OT loss
Smythe failed to secure his lone target during Sunday's overtime loss to the Raiders.
Smythe occupies a clear back seat behind top receiving tight end Mike Gesicki, who earned 12 targets from fill-in quarterback Jacoby Brissett in Week 3. Though the fourth-year pro has proven a relatively capable receiver when called upon, the presence of Gesicki deprives him of any chance at seeing regular opportunities. Even in most fantasy formats that feature multiple starting TEs, Smythe can safely be left on the waiver wire.
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MyCole Pruitt TE | PIT
Titans' MyCole Pruitt: Totals seven yards
Pruitt recorded one reception on one target for seven yards in Sunday's Week 3 win over the Colts.
Pruitt was on the field for just over half of the team's offensive snaps as Anthony Firkser (knee) remained sidelined. His only reception of the game came relatively late in the fourth quarter, when he converted a first down to keep alive a drive that ultimately resulted in a field goal. Pruitt is primarily utilized as a blocker, though he did log three receptions in Week 2 against Seattle.
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Zach Ertz TE | WAS
Eagles' Zach Ertz: Scores versus Cowboys
Ertz caught four of seven targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 41-21 loss to the Cowboys.
Ertz ranked second on the Eagles in all major receiving categories and added a three-yard touchdown in the third quarter to bolster his performance. That score actually marked Ertz' first end-zone trip since Week 1 of last season, but it was good to see him back involved in Philadelphia's offense, even though he flirted with disaster on a drop that was nearly intercepted for a touchdown early. While fellow tight end Dallas Goedert led the Eagles with 66 receiving yards, Ertz nonetheless takes some momentum into Week 4's meeting with Kansas City.