NFL Player News

The 49ers have agreed to terms with undrafted free agent Cajuste, Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports.

Cajuste had a promising sophomore season at Stanford, recording 642 yards and five touchdowns, but he failed to equal that production in his final two seasons, netting a combined 940 yards and nine touchdowns, which makes it unsurprising that he ultimately went undrafted. Measuring in at 6-foot-4, 234 pounds at the Combine, there was talk that Cajuste may be moved to tight end instead of receiver in the NFL, but it's unclear how the 49ers will use him. In either case, he'll likely be buried on the depth chart, and it'll be an uphill battle for him to make the team's 53-man roster.

The Ravens withdrew their exclusive rights tender to Reuland on Tuesday.

With the Ravens boasting impressive depth at tight end, the 29-year-old Reuland wouldn't have had a real shot to make the final roster. He only has 12 receptions in his career and will now look to catch on elsewhere.

Waller said he's excited to switch from wide receiver to tight end, the Ravens' official website reports.

Waller was selected in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft after running a 4.46 40-yard dash at 6-foot-6, 238 pounds at the scouting combine. His rare size-speed combination may hint at long-term upside, but he probably doesn't have the short-area quickness that's needed to beat defensive backs in the NFL, which explains why the Ravens are moving him to tight end. Even if he bulks up appropriately, expectations should remain quite modest, as Waller caught just 51 passes in college and two as a rookie (six games). Furthermore, the Ravens already possess good depth at tight end, having signed Ben Watson to join Crockett Gillmore (shoulder), Maxx Williams, and possibly Dennis Pitta (hip).

The Dolphins selected Duarte in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 231st overall.

Duarte was a receiver at UCLA but moves to tight end due to a lack of NFL speed. A ceremonial move to tight end would do well for his fantasy potential, but not necessarily his odds of making the roster. If he does stick, though, he's worth monitoring to see if fantasy owners can more or less get a wideout with tight end classification.

The Rams selected Higbee (knee/legal) in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 110th overall.

Recovering from a knee surgery and with very serious allegations of race-influenced assault hanging over him, Higbee carries far more baggage than anyone selected to this point in the draft. He's a rare athletic talent at tight end, but his April 10 arrest leaves his situation highly uncertain. Higbee claims he's not guilty, and his arraignment is May 5.

Amaro (shoulder) is back in uniform and expected to be ready for offseason workouts, the team's official website reports.

Amaro missed all of last season due to his shoulder injury, but if he can get up to speed quickly, he could be a decent option in the passing game. Unfortunately, the Jets have a plethora of weapons there, including Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker and Matt Forte, which likely means Amaro isn't heading for a huge season.

The Seahawks selected Vannett in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 94th overall.

Vannett is a fine player, but his skills don't really translate to fantasy football, as he figures to make a lot of his living as a blocker. He won't be able to push the far more athletic Luke Willson for targets.

The Falcons selected Hooper in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 81st overall.

Hooper might not have a great deal of upside, but he has a high floor and should be a meaningful contributor to an Atlanta offense that never bothered to replace Tony Gonzalez. Rookie tight ends almost never produce, however, so don't expect returns on Hooper until 2017 at the earliest.

The Chargers selected Henry in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 35th overall.

The Chargers lost Ladarius Green in free agency, and Antonio Gates will turn 36 in June. Given those facts, it's easy to understand why the Chargers would covet Henry, the consensus top tight end in the draft. While Henry doesn't boast obvious star potential, he heads into the NFL as an accomplished pass catcher and experienced blocker. Timed around the 4.7-second range in the 40-yard dash at 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, Henry has the athleticism and size to turn into a standout fantasy tight end a couple years from now.

The Broncos have signed Graham to a one-year contract.

He gives the Broncos added depth at tight end to go along with Virgil Green, Jeff Heuerman, Richard Gordon, and Manasseh Garner. Graham's chances of securing a role in the Denver offense this season are bolstered by his past experience working with head coach Gary Kubiak while the two were with the Texans. Graham caught just four passes for 30 yards and a TD in eight games in 2015, but he did snag a career-high 49 catches for 545 yards and five TDs in 13 games for Houston back in 2013.