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Knox remains out with a hamstring injury with no firm timetable for a return, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Coach Sean McDermott at least sounded optimistic the injury was improving, but it's starting to be quite costly for the rookie third-rounder. Knox had been seeing first-team reps due to starter Tyler Kroft being out with a broken foot, but most of that pass-catching work has been going to fellow rookie Tommy Sweeney since Knox went down at the end of July.

While Smith has worked primarily with the second-team offense in training camp, he has mixed in with the starters at "F" tight end, meaning he will be aligned all over the field from fullback to slot receiver, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

With Kyle Rudolph recently signed to a contract extension, Smith will be limited to the second- or third-string tight end role in his rookie season. However, there's a chance he could be the de facto third receiver in the offense if the plan to move him around becomes a regular part of the offensive game plan.

Hodges (undisclosed) cleared waivers Sunday and reverted to the Jets' injured reserve, per the NFL communication's official transaction log.

Hodges had been waived/injured Saturday. The 2017 sixth-round pick went unclaimed on waivers, and will now spend the rest of the season on IR barring an injury settlement.

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.