NFL Player News

Kroft (undisclosed) returned healthy for training camp, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports.

Kroft was held out of June minicamp but never seemed to be in much danger of missing the start of training camp. He figures to get most of the first-team reps until Tyler Eifert (back) is removed from the PUP list. Given Eifert's lengthy injury history, there's a decent chance Kroft will have an opportunity to build on his breakout 2017 campaign.

Carter was claimed off of waivers by the Seahawks on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Carter was one of a few tight ends who were added to the Seahawks roster Thursday while top option Ed Dickson (groin) is sidelined. Look for Carter to compete for a backup tight end and special teams role in Seattle.

Cajuste exited Thursday's practice early due to a concussion, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Cajuste is competing for a reserve role with the Browns, and his chances of making the roster will be slimmer the longer he's sidelined. Look for Julian Allen to get some extra reps as long as Cajuste is sidelined.

Hamm signed with the Seahawks on Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Hamm hasn't played an NFL game since logging five games with the 49ers in 2016, posting two receptions on four targets for 13 yards. He spent last season unemployed, but he'll look to make a comeback with the Seahawks. However, Seattle now has seven tight ends and three of them are locks to make the 53-man roster, so Hamm is considered a long shot.

Hewitt (undisclosed) was placed on the NFI list on Thursday.

Hewitt has spent the last four years as a depth tight end with the Bengals. When healthy, he'll attempt to return in the same role.

Manhertz (foot) was placed on the Panthers' Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, Joe Person of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Manhertz injured his foot during minicamp and it's uncertain when he'll be ready to hit the practice field. Once healthy, Manhertz will need to fend off fourth-round rookie Ian Thomas for the No. 2 job behind starting tight end Greg Olsen.

Carter was waived by the Giants on Wednesday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.

Carter was claimed off waivers this spring after appearing in three games with Minnesota in 2017. Should he pass through waivers unclaimed this time around, Carter would immediately become an unrestricted free agent.

Robinson was placed on the Texans' Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday with an undisclosed injury, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

At this point in time, it's not well known what is plaguing the 25-year-old. Robinson signed a deal with Houston back in January with the expectation he would compete for a depth role at tight end, with most of his responsibilities likely to fall on special teams if he were to crack the 53-man roster. It seems as though Robinson's chances of making the team took a severe hit after he received the injury designation.

Hollister was released by the Patriots on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Hollister caught four passes for 42 yards and rushed once for five yards during his rookie campaign, but it wasn't enough to keep him around for a second year in Foxborough. He played the majority of his snaps on special teams last season and will likely aim for a similar role should he land with another club.

Supernaw has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list due to an undisclosed injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Not much is known about the tight end's current status, but Supernaw has missed all of the team's offseason workouts. There is a chance he could be added to the active roster before camp officially begins Thursday, though at this point that seems unlikely.