NFL Player News

The Cowboys cut Gathers (suspension) on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Gathers has been touted as a tight end to watch since he was selected in the sixth round of the 2016 draft. Instead, he spent his rookie season on the Cowboys' practice squad, idled on IR in 2017 with concussion symptoms that bled into the ensuing offseason, and hauled in just three of seven targets in 15 games last fall. With his experiment in Dallas over, Gathers will look to land a gig elsewhere as a depth tight end.

Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Hollister has a "minor" groin injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Hollister is competing for a depth role in Seattle's tight end room and will look to return to full health as soon as possible. The second-year pro boasts natural pass-catching ability, and he could earn a role on passing downs if he impresses in the preseason.

Dissly (kneecap) may play during Thursday's preseason game versus the Broncos, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Reports surrounding Dissly's recovery from a patella tendon injury have been positive through the early days of training camp, and suiting up for preseason action would be another major step in the right direction. If the second-year pro is able to get fully healthy by Week 1, he has the opportunity to serve as Seattle's top pass catching tight end.

Truesdell signed a contract with New York on Sunday.

Truesdell spent time with Minnesota's practice squad a season ago before being cut loose. Though his chances of making the 53-man roster are likely slim, he'll compete for a depth role.

Swaim is the clear favorite to begin the season as the Jaguars' starting tight end, Phillip Heilman of The Athletic reports.

Swaim entered training camp with an edge for the starting job over rookie third-round pick Josh Oliver, but now that Oliver is sidelined with a hamstring injury Swaim should begin the season as the top option at the position. The 25-year-old played in only nine games with Dallas due to wrist surgery last season and posted a modest 26 receptions for 242 yards and one touchdown, which still eclipsed Jacksonville's most productive tight end. If Swaim can stay healthy, he should provide a sizable red-zone option for QB Nick Foles in an offense lacking elite pass catchers.

Sweeney has been seeing looks with the first team, as three other tight ends are working through injuries, Nate Mendelson of the Bills' official site reports.

Sweeney, a rookie seventh-rounder out of Boston College, may have originally been a question mark to make the team, but several injuries have pushed him up the depth chart. Right now, he's the top pass-catching tight end in camp. Tyler Kroft (broken foot) is expected back somewhere around the start of the regular season, while fellow rookie Dawson Knox (hamstring) probably will be back sooner. Lee Smith is locked in with a roster spot but primarily is a blocker. As of now, Sweeney probably has the edge over Jason Croom (hamstring) if only because he's healthy and the Bills can only afford to carry so many injured guys.

Henry (illness) participated in Sunday's practice, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.

Henry left practice early Saturday due to illness. The 24-year-old's participation Sunday confirms head coach Anthony Lynn's beliefs that it wasn't a concerning situation.

Waller (shoulder) was able to suit up for Sunday's practice, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Waller evidently suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder during Saturday's practice, but as evidenced by this news he wasn't sidelined him for very long. The 26-year-old has been getting regular first-team work as the primary receiving tight end in the Oakland offense this offseason, and now that he's back healthy he should continue to do so.

Kittle has been a full participant in camp after recovering from a minor hip injury.

Kittle dealt with several injuries last season, and even admitted to playing through broken ribs during his incredible breakout campaign in 2018. After overcoming this minor hip injury, the 25-year-old appears to be healthy heading toward the regular season. To further ease fantasy owners' thoughts, Kittle was caught making a leaping 20-yard touchdown catch from Jimmy Garoppolo during Saturday's 11-on-11 practice.

Henry exited Saturday's joint practice session since he wasn't feeling well and received an IV, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.

Henry watched from the sideline for the second half of Saturday's practice, but coach Anthony Lynn said he should be fine. The 24-year-old figures to make a return to the practice field relatively quickly.