NFL Player News
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Dawson Knox TE | BUF
Bills' Dawson Knox: Returns to action
Knox returned to Saturday's game against the Broncos after suffering a stinger in the first half.
Good news for the Bills, as Knox is the only pass-catching tight end in an offense that's been humming on all cylinders lately. We would not be surprised if Knox sees some rest during next week's practices.
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Daniel Helm TE | DET
49ers' Daniel Helm: Bumps up to roster
The 49ers elevated Helm to the active roster Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Helm is listed as a COVID-19 replacement, and he could directly fill in for rookie tight end Charlie Woerner (undisclosed) during Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Helm has suited up for three games with the 49ers this season.
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Charlie Woerner TE | ATL
49ers' Charlie Woerner: Lands on COVID list
The 49ers placed Woerner on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Woerner's placement on the COVID-19 list could mean either that he's tested positive for the virus or been deemed a close contact with someone who has. The rookie sixth-round pick recorded the first three targets of his career in his last two appearances.
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Dawson Knox TE | BUF
Bills' Dawson Knox: Suffers stringer Saturday
Knox is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Broncos due to a stinger, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
Knox suffered a similar injury in the Week 14 win over the Steelers, so this is certainly a concern for him and the Bills. With backup Tyler Kroft inactive again, the Bills will be down to blocker Lee Smith if Knox is unable to return. He did score the Bills' first touchdown of the afternoon, so no matter what the game is not a total loss for his managers.
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Juwan Johnson TE | NO
Saints' Juwan Johnson: Bumps to active roster
The Saints signed Johnson to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday.
Johnson looks set to see action in his third straight contest of the season, and his fifth game overall. He had one catch for 11 yards against the Eagles last weekend, but with Michael Thomas (ankle) now on IR, it's conceivable that New Orleans' depth wideouts could get more opportunities.
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Chris Myarick TE | MIA
Dolphins' Chris Myarick: Elevated for Sunday's game
The Dolphins elevated Myarick to the active roster Saturday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Myarick previously suited up for the Dolphins in Weeks 10 and 14, but he has yet to draw a target. If Mike Gesicki (shoulder) can't play Sunday, Myarick will provide emergency depth behind Adam Shaheen and Durham Smythe.
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Tyler Kroft TE | MIA
Bills' Tyler Kroft: Inactive again Saturday
Kroft (healthy scratch) is inactive for Saturday's game in Denver.
Kroft has been a healthy scratch in four straight games since rejoining the active roster from the COVID-19 list. In his stead, Lee Smith will serve as the No. 2 tight end behind Dawson Knox.
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Evan Engram TE | DEN
Giants' Evan Engram: Likely playing Sunday night
Engram (calf) is expected to play Sunday against the Browns, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
The Giants needed a bit of good news after it was reported earlier in the day Daniel Jones (hamstring/ankle) was unlikely to start the marquee matchup Sunday night against the Browns. Engram popped up on the injury report late in the week with a calf injury, but the 26-year-old tight end certainly seems to be trending in the right direction to play. Engram is on pace to set career highs in receptions and receiving yards despite an inefficient season overall.