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The Browns waived Welch on Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.

Welch inked a deal with the Browns in May after going undrafted this past offseason, but the team has now decided to move in a different direction. The Wyoming product caught 31 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns during his final collegiate season.

Bowers (foot) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Bowers hasn't practiced since missing the Raiders' Aug. 18 preseason matchup against the Cowboys due to what was labeled foot soreness. Head coach Antonio Pierce said last week that Bowers' absence is precautionary, per Tashan Reed of The Athletic, but the rookie tight end's status nonetheless needs to be monitored. Bowers has a bit less than two weeks to ramp up his activity level ahead of Las Vegas' regular-season opener against the Chargers on Sept. 8.

Dwelley made the Falcons' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Dwelley and Charlie Woerner signed similar contracts this offseason and will start the campaign as backups to Kyle Pitts. Dwelley played sparingly on offense in San Francisco, but he's a stout blocker and will be involved in Atlanta's running game, per Josh Kendall of The Athletic.

Woerner made the Falcons' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Woerner and Ross Dwelley signed similar contracts this offseason and will open the season as the primary backups to Kyle Pitts. Woerner has a strong blocking acumen and is expected to be heavily involved in the running game, per Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Woerner also has plenty of experience on special teams, playing 1,257 snaps over four seasons in San Francisco.

Stover made the Texans' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Stover's healthy status likely played a role in his winning a roster spot, as the Texans waived/injured fellow tight end Teagan Quitoriano (calf) and released fullback/tight end Andrew Beck, who was dogged by a calf injury during the preseason. Stover currently lines up as the third tight end behind Dalton Schultz and Brevin Jordan.

Rogers was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Rogers joined the Eagles on Aug. 7 after being let go by the Commanders, catching two passes for 24 yards during the preseason. If the tight end clears waivers, he'll have a shot to return to Philadelphia's practice squad ahead of the 2024 campaign.

McKeon was released by Detroit on Tuesday.

McKeon played in nine regular-season games for the Cowboys last year but ended the campaign on IR due to an ankle injury. He signed a contract with the Lions in May and caught both his targets for 19 yards during the exhibition slate, but he didn't make the cut for the 53-man roster. Sam LaPorta (hamstring), Brock Wright and Parker Hesse will serve as Detroit's tight ends to open the campaign.

Mallory has made Indianapolis' 53-man roster.

Mallory missed time early in training camp due to a sore hamstring but is healthy as the regular season begins. Mallory appeared in 12 games as a rookie last season, and the 2023 fifth-round draft pick out of Miami caught 18 of 26 targets for 207 yards. Mallory will be part of a four-man committee at tight end that also includes Kylen Granson, Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree. The Colts are likely to split targets between the foursome.

Ogletree has made Indianapolis' 53-man roster.

With Jelani Woods (toe) out for the season on IR, Olgetree will be part of a four-man committee at tight end that also includes Kylen Granson, Mo Alie-Cox and Will Mallory. Ogletree is probably the second or third receiving option among the quartet, with Alie-Cox primarily a blocking tight end.

The Jets waived Sefcik on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Sefcik signed with New York as an undrafted free agent in May and caught two of five targets for 10 yards during the exhibition slate. He's a candidate to join the Jets' practice squad if he clears waivers.