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Whyle recorded one catch on two targets for seven yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.

Whyle appeared third on the Titans' initial depth chart, and his usage Saturday backed that up. He wasn't targeted until the fourth quarter and played behind both Chig Okonkwo and Gunnar Helm. Whyle was reportedly on the roster bubble entering training camp, and his usage at the very least suggests his primary role could come on special teams if he sticks in Tennessee.

Conklin failed to haul in his only target in Sunday's 27-13 preseason win over New Orleans.

Conklin was the first tight end to see action with starter Will Dissly sitting out the Chargers' second exhibition. The seven-year pro figures to assume the No. 2 role come Week 1, with Sunday's playing time distribution all but confirming that. Conklin doesn't offer much fantasy upside at this point of his career, especially in a backup role for his new squad.

Fidone (undisclosed) caught all three of his targets for 22 yards in Saturday's 34-25 preseason win over the Bills.

Fidone was hampered by an undisclosed injury throughout the week, but he was able to give it a go in the team's first preseason contest. The tight end is competing for a reserve role in 2025, and he'll look to build off of Saturday's performance moving forward.

Pline exited Sunday's preseason game against the Chargers with an undisclosed upper-body injury, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Pline was favoring his upper body as he walked off the field with the training staff, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Pline was just claimed off waivers from the 49ers earlier in the week. He wasn't targeted in the exhibition prior to his injury.

Rams coach Sean McVay said Sunday that Torres (ankle) will miss "a little bit of time," Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Torres was forced off the field early during Saturday's preseason game against the Cowboys, and it looks like his ankle injury will force a stint on the sideline. It remains to be seen whether Torres will be cleared for action in time to play in preseason action Saturday, Aug. 16 against the Chargers.

Detroit signed Oakes to a contract Sunday.

Oakes faces an uphill battle competing for a reserve role in the Lions' crowded tight end room. In 2024, Oakes played for Michigan in the UFL.

The Lions placed Yeboah (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday.

Yeboah's placement on IR rules him out for the entire 2025 season, barring an injury settlement. It remains to be seen whether his current injury is related to the leg issue that held him out early in training camp, though he managed to suit up for Detroit's preseason opener against the Falcons on Friday.

Allen secured both of his targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 31-21 preseason victory against the Cowboys.

Year 3 for the former fourth-round draft pick out of Clemson started relatively quietly, although his meager receiving totals actually paced the Rams' tight end corps as Mark Redman managed just nine yards on his only catch. Tyler Higbee looks poised to reclaim his role as the lead tight end for the Rams, and 2025 second-round pick Terrance Ferguson (groin) also is a lock to make the team. Colby Parkinson sits as the primary competition for the tertiary tight end role, but Parkinson was a disappointment in his first year with the Rams (a modest 30-294-1 line over 17 games), which could give Allen a chance to leap the veteran on the depth chart to start the 2025 campaign.

Loveland caught one of two targets for eight yards in Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Dolphins.

Both of Loveland's targets came on the opening drive, as the Bears made it a point of emphasis to get the rookie 10th overall pick involved early, even with starting quarterback Caleb Williams resting Sunday. Loveland is projected to split snaps with Cole Kmet in the regular season, but the former's participation Sunday puts to bed any remaining concerns about Loveland's recovery from January shoulder surgery. Chicago's next preseason game against the Bills on Sunday, Aug. 17 could present Loveland's first opportunity to catch passes from Williams in a game situation.

Jordan caught both targets for 11 yards in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.

This was Jordan's first game action since tearing an ACL in Week 2 last season. Presumptive starter Dalton Schultz was held out while Jordan, Cade Stover (two targets, nine yards) and Luke Lachey (three targets, two yards) received playing time and were targeted in the preseason opener. New offensive coordinator Nick Caley has experience as a tight ends coach with the both the Patriots and Rams, which suggests there could be room for more than just Schultz as a fantasy target at the position.