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Engram (calf) may not be ready for Week 1, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Joe judge used the team "gray area" when discussing Engram and his recent calf injury, noting that the Giants will need to see how the tight end progresses later this week. For the time being, Engram and Kyle Rudolph (calf) both look shaky for Week 1 against Denver, potentially leaving Kaden Smith as the starting tight end. Engram hurt his calf during Sunday's preseason loss to the Patriots, exiting in the first half after catching two of three targets for 22 yards.

The Ravens waived Mason on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

With fullback Patrick Ricard easily ahead of Mason on the depth chart, the Ravens' fifth-round pick of the 2021 NFL Draft was released Tuesday. The fullback was hoping to earn a roster spot with one of the Ravens' special teams units, but he will now have to look for a job elsewhere.

Conklin (hamstring) is facing increased competition for snaps with the Vikings having traded for tight end Chris Herndon, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Conklin looks set to begin the regular season in a starting role while Irv Smith (knee) recovers from surgery, but it appears that the Vikings desire more security at the position. The severity of Smith's meniscus injury remains unclear, and there's a chance it could be season-ending, so the acquisition of Herndon could reflect those worries as much as it does concerns about Conklin's skill set. In any case, Herndon is coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons with the Jets and now faces the task of learning a new offense, so as long as Conklin can shake his hamstring injury, he'll remain on track to start Sept. 12's season opener in Cincinnati.

Davidson was waived by the Vikings on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

A rookie fifth-round pick, Davidson was unable to convince the Vikings he was worth a spot on the initial 53-man roster. However, Minnesota would like to have him on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

The 49ers released Pruitt on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Pruitt joined the Niners in June and then injured his calf late in July. The tight end was forced to miss about a month of training camp, which made him fall on the team's depth chart. On Tuesday, the 49ers cut Pruitt, as they already have enough quality options at tight end in George Kittle and Ross Dwelley.

Yeboah was waived by the Jets on Tuesday, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Yeboah had a strong finish to the preseason with four catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns -- including a 49-yard Hail May score -- Friday against the Eagles, but he didn't make the Jets' initial 53-man roster. New York hopes to bring back the rookie UDFA out of Ole Miss on the practice squad, but he'll need to pass through waivers unclaimed.

The Seahawks waived Mabry on Tuesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Mabry is still looking for a chance to make his NFL debut. He also spent last offseason with the Seahawks, after he went undrafted out of Maryland.

The Bengals released Schreck on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Schreck, who was selected in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft by Cincinnati, could be a candidate for the practice squad. He appeared in 14 games last season and failed to secure his lone target.

Hesse (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Hesse was a likely candidate to get cut at Tuesday's roster deadline, but he'll instead move to the COVID-19 list. The 26-year-old will remain away from the team until he clears the health and safety protocols.

The Saints cut Wolf on Tuesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Wolf has yet to make his NFL debut since going undrafted out of Tennessee back in 2018. He spent time on the practices quads of both the Colts and Saints in 2020.