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  • Dallas Goedert TE | PHI

    Eagles' Dallas Goedert: Limited practice Wednesday

    Goedert (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday.

    Goedert didn't take part in Week 18 prep due to a knee injury and was sidelined for this past Sunday's loss to the Commanders. Now that he's back on the practice field, he at least has made some progress in his recovery, and he'll have two more chances to log a full practice this week before the Eagles potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's wild-card game against the 49ers.

  • Marcedes Lewis TE | DEN

    Marcedes Lewis: Joins Denver practice squad

    The Broncos signed Lewis to the practice squad Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

    Lewis was waived after the Broncos' Week 18 victory over the Chargers that secured the AFC's top seed. The tight end is now back on the practice squad with a fresh set of active roster elevations that can be used for the team's three potential playoff games. Lewis played in five games during the regular season, where he logged 81 offensive snaps as a supplemental blocker.

  • Stone Smartt TE | NYJ

    Jets' Stone Smartt: Seven catches in 2025

    Smartt caught seven of nine targets for 52 yards while dressing for 15 games in the 2025 season.

    Smartt played mostly on special teams and drew at least one target in only three of his 15 appearances for the Jets. He spent the previous three seasons with the Chargers and has just one touchdown catch in 53 regular-season NFL games. The 27-year-old Smartt's set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.

  • Jeremy Ruckert TE | NYJ

    Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: First NFL TD among 23 catches

    Ruckert caught 23 of 29 targets for 179 yards and one touchdown while playing in all 17 games in 2025.

    Ruckert set career highs in catches, receiving yards and targets in his fourth NFL season, and the 2022 third-round draft pick scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 2 against the Bills. After signing a two-year, $10 million contract extension with his hometown team in December, the Lindenhurst, New York native is poised to retain the second spot on the Jets' tight end depth chart behind 2025 second-round pick Mason Taylor (neck) in 2026.

  • Tucker Fisk TE | LAC

    Chargers' Tucker Fisk: Designated to return from IR

    The Chargers designated Fisk (ankle) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

    Fisk has been on IR with an ankle injury since Dec 8. The tight end's return would add depth to a Chargers corps that consists of Oronde Gadsden, Will Dissly and Tyler Conklin. Fisk played in 10 games this year, during which he recorded two receptions for 19 yards on two targets. The 26-year-old will have three chances this week to show sufficient practice participation and prove he is ready to suit up for Sunday's playoff game against the Patriots.

  • Elijah Arroyo TE | SEA

    Seahawks' Elijah Arroyo: Practice window opens

    The Seahawks announced Wednesday that Arroyo (knee) has been designated to return to practice from IR, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

    Arroyo will have a 21-day window wherein he can practice without counting against the active roster. If deemed healthy, the rookie second-round pick can be activated to the 53-man roster and return to action at any point in that span. Seattle has secured a bye in the first week of the NFC playoffs, meaning Arroyo's next chance to play will come in the divisional round.

  • Lawrence Cager TE | WAS

    Lawrence Cager: Signs future deal once again

    The Commanders signed Cager to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.

    Similar to January of last year, Cager has signed a deal that will allow him to stick with the Commanders during the offseason. The tight end logged just one offensive snap for the team this year in their Week 16 loss to the Eagles.

  • Taysom Hill TE | NO

    Saints' Taysom Hill: Recovering from AC joint injury

    Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that the injury Hill (shoulder) sustained Week 18 is "just an AC," Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    Hill was forced out of New Orleans' loss to the Falcons in Week 18 due to a shoulder injury, but it appears he's just managing an AC joint sprain, and not the type of issue that would significantly impede his offseason recovery. More importantly, it remains unclear whether the 36-year-old veteran intends to continue his playing career for another season. Hill is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he told Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com in December that the decision on whether or not to retire will be made "down the road."

  • Patriots' Austin Hooper: Records 21 regular-season catches

    Hooper finished the 2025 regular season with 21 catches (on 26 targets) for 263 yards and two TDs in 16 games.

    While working behind fellow TE Hunter Henry (who logged a 60-768-7 receiving line) in a New England offense that spread the ball around, Hooper's fantasy impact this season was limited to deeper TE-friendly formats. The 31-year-old is eligible to become a free agent this coming offseason, unlike Henry, who is under contract with the Patriots through the 2026 campaign.

  • Durham Smythe TE | CHI

    Bears' Durham Smythe: Not targeted in finale

    Smythe was not targeted in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

    Smythe finished the season playing all 17 games and caught four passes for 25 yards on six targets. He has totaled 13 receptions over the last two seasons while serving primarily as a blocking tight end, limiting his fantasy relevance to deep leagues. He is set to hit free agency.

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