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The Browns released Stoll (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Friday.

Stoll was placed on IR on Aug. 20. The tight end is now a free agent and can sign with any franchise that wants his services. Stoll will likely wait until after Sunday's cutdown day to begin looking for another team to join, though the 28-year-old could also rejoin the Browns on the team's practice squad.

Klare brought in one of two targets for six yards in the Rams' 20-18 preseason win over the Chargers on Thursday.

The rookie second-round pick was much less active than during his first two preseason games, when he recorded a combined 11-59-0 line on 14 targets. There's no denying the fact Klare did make a very positive initial impression, but he's still likely slated to open the season no higher than No. 4 on the depth chart behind Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee and Terrance Ferguson (soreness).

Mayer caught both of his targets for eight yards in Thursday night's 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers.

Mayer had a quick night, acquiring both receptions on the Raiders' second offensive drive of the game. The No. 2 tight end behind Brock Bowers will see the most usage in 12-personnel packages as a supplemental blocker and pass catcher throughout the 2026 season.

Ryan (foot) caught both of his targets for nine yards in Thursday's 37-13 preseason win over the Patriots.

Ryan managed to suit up two days after exiting Tuesday's practice early due to a foot injury. The rookie seventh-round pick is aiming to secure a spot on Cleveland's 53-man roster in a TE room led by Harold Fannin.

Bowers secured one of two targets for six yards in the Raiders' 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday.

The talented tight end logged only one snap in the preseason opener against the Cardinals on Aug. 13 and then was rested for last Thursday's game against the Texans, so Bowers' catch goes down as his first and only stat from exhibition season. After an injury-impacted 2025, Bowers is back to full health and will serve as the top target in the Raiders offense to begin the campaign. Bowers next takes the field in a Week 1 home matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Willis (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's preseason matchup with the Raiders, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The tight end caught one pass for seven yards before leaving the game. The 2023 seventh-round pick is fighting for a roster spot with backups Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell Willis has seen action in each of the last three seasons with the 49ers, primarily on special teams.

Smith is signing a one-year contract with the Packers, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Smith has been without a team since being released by the Steelers in March, but he has found a new home in Green Bay. Tucker Kraft (knee) is the established top tight end for the Packers, but the team lacks depth behind him -- particularly with Luke Musgrave (neck) on the Active/PUP list -- and Smith immediately becomes the second most intriguing tight end on the roster for fantasy purposes.

Kraft (knee) is expected to be "full go" for the Packers' Week 1 regular-season opener against the Vikings, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Kraft got his first taste of full contact in joint practice with the Cardinals on Wednesday, and he deemed himself ready to go for the start of the 2026 season. The tight end isn't going to play in Friday's preseason finale, so all sights are set on Week 1. Kraft will be 10 months removed from his torn ACL next week after he sustained the injury in Week 9 against the Panthers last season.

The Dolphins waived/injured Turner (undisclosed) on Wednesday.

Turner will now be subject to waivers, and if he clears will revert to the Dolphins' injured reserve list. If the tight end reverts to IR, he will spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season there unless he is waived with an injury settlement. The Dolphins signed running back Coleman Bennett in a corresponding move.

The Browns waived Bates (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Wednesday.

Bates reverted to the Browns' injured reserve list Aug, 18. The tight end likely believes he can once again produce for an NFL roster or practice squad during the 2026 regular season, and negotiated an injury settlement. Bates has already cleared waivers and is now a free agent able to sign with any franchise once he's healthy.