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Escobar (Achilles) practiced on the first day of Cowboys training camp, Bill Jones of CBS 11 reports.

Despite suffering a torn Achilles in Week 15 last year, Escobar was able to avoid the PUP list at the start of training camp. He is thus on track to be ready for Week 1, but it's still possible the injury could affect his explosiveness, and he's slated for another year working behind Jason Witten.

Garner was waived by the Broncos on Thursday after undergoing an appendectomy on Wednesday, Mike Kils of 9News reports.

Garner was competing for a spot at the bottom of the depth chart for the Broncos, and his surgery couldn't have come at a worse time. It can take up to a month to recover from an appendectomy, which would be enough to keep the undrafted rookie out nearly all of camp and is likely the reason Denver waived him.

Head coach Pete Carroll stated that the expectation for Graham (knee) remains for him to be ready by the start of the regular season, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Carroll is echoing the same sentiment he's stressed all offseason in regard to Graham, but, notably, it can be inferred that Graham has still not suffered any setbacks in his recovery from a torn patellar tendon. However, the prolific tight end does not have a concrete timetable for his return, and is unlikely to be a participant in practice when the Seahawks open training camp on Saturday.

The Patriots have signed Pascoe, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

With fellow tight end Clay Harbor opening training camp on the Patriots' PUP list, Pascoe adds depth at the position. However, he remains off the fantasy radar due to the presence of Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett ahead of him on the depth chart.

Griswold has been placed on the active/PUP list.

The undrafted rookie free agent will miss the beginning of training camp with an undisclosed injury. He is joined by fellow tight end Mike Miller, leaving only five healthy tight ends at Colts camp. The severity of Griswold's injury is still unknown.

Coffman is expected to sign with the Colts, NFL Network's Rand Getlin reports.

Coffman has 18 catches in 37 career games, having played for four different teams. He'll compete for the No. 3 or 4 spot on the depth chart.

Pettigrew has been placed on the physically unable to perform list prior to the start of Detroit's training camp.

Pettigrew has been recovering from an ACL tear he suffered in December of last season. Though he's made steady progress, he isn't ready to practice quite yet and will instead participate in off-field activities. He'll be looking to return as soon as possible in order to compete with Eric Ebron (undisclosed), who will handle first-team reps while Pettigrew is sidelined.

Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones said Monday that Escobar (Achilles) could be recovered in time to play in Week 1 against the Giants, David Helman of DallasCowboys.com reports. "I think Gavin will be ready to start the season," Jones said.

Escobar tore his Achilles tendon in December, but he appears to be well ahead of schedule in his rehab. Even if he is in the lineup to begin the regular season, though, he's still stuck behind Jason Witten on the depth chart and would be little more than an occasional red-zone option in a stacked passing game.

Escobar (Achilles) is expected to begin this season on the Cowboys' PUP list, The Dallas Morning News reports.

Escobar tore his right Achilles back in December, capping him at a career-low eight catches for 64 yards and a touchdown last season. Now entering the final year of his rookie contract, the rather underwhelming 2013 second-rounder's recent injury will probably prevent him from being available for the Cowboys' first six regular season games. Even when he returns to the fold, Escobar is unlikely to carve out a very meaningful role in Dallas' offense as long as fellow tight end Jason Witten is around.

Waller has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Waller will be able to stay with the team through training camp and the preseason before serving his suspension once the season begins. In six games as a rookie last year, he recorded just two receptions for a total of 18 yards, though he did have a greater impact on special teams, where he was a gunner. He'll look to improve on his offensive numbers from last season once his suspension is complete.