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Woods had one reception for 17 yards on two targets in Sunday's preseason loss to Denver.

Woods saw his first game action since the 2022 season after missing the 2023 campaign due to injuries to both hamstrings. He's the most athletic of the Colts' tight ends and has the upside to emerge with a significant role in the passing game but has been relatively quiet in training camp. It was good to see him make at least one big play as a result. However, it's not clear if the Colts will focus on one receiving tight end or split targets among a large group again.

Mallory had two receptions for 31 yards on two targets in Sunday's preseason loss to Denver.

Mallory had missed time in training camp due to a sore hamstring but looked back to full speed. He's competing with Jelani Woods, Kylen Granson, Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree for playing time in a deep tight end room that lacks a clear No. 1 option. Indy's first preseason game did little to sort the competition other than all five are healthy.

Schoonmaker saw two targets but failed to catch either one in Sunday's 13-12 preseason loss to the Rams.

The second-year tight end had been dealing with a groin injury early in training camp, but he was deemed healthy enough to start Sunday while Jake Ferguson sat out the preseason opener along with the rest of the Cowboys' offensive starters. Schoonmaker didn't make any kind of impact, though, letting a short pass from Trey Lance go through his hands on the team's second drive before the duo failed to connect on a deep out on the next play. Schoonmaker's status as a second-round pick in 2023 gives him the edge on winning the No. 2 spot on the depth chart, but he's struggled to stay healthy to begin his career and could face a stiff challenge in camp from John Stephens.

Williams (shoulder) played 10 offensive snaps during Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Texans.

Williams suffered an AC sprain during practice in late July, but he was available for the Steelers' first preseason matchup. He wasn't targeted in the loss but will have two more opportunities during the preseason to make a case for a roster spot.

The Jets signed Johnson to a contract Sunday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Johnson signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in May, but he was let go by Los Angeles on Tuesday. After clearing waivers, the 23-year-old tight end caught on with the Jets, and he'll look to compete for a depth spot at tight end.

Krull won't return to Sunday's preseason contest against Indianapolis due to a toe injury, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Krull initially headed to the medical tent after getting hurt and was then carted off the field. Prior to his exit, he caught all four of his targets for 31 yards and also lost a fumble. Krull is competing for the No. 3 tight-end role with Denver for the 2024 campaign.

Stoll (concussion) has been cleared to resume practicing, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The tight end is competing for a depth role behind presumptive starter Daniel Bellinger. Stoll spent his first three seasons with the Eagles and caught 19 passes.

Cager (hamstring) is returning to the team Sunday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The tight end participated in spring activities but was not available once training camp started due to the injury. Cager figures to compete for a depth role behind presumptive starter Daniel Bellinger. The fifth-year pro caught four passes in 11 games for New York last year.

Okwuegbunam (abdomen) missed practice Sunday, Zach Berman of PHLY reports.

The tight end dealt with a hamstring issue last season, but this listing appears to be new. Okwuegbunam was also still out there for the session and appeared to just be "getting the day off," per Chris Franklin of NJ.com. The fifth-year pro is listed as the fourth tight end on Philadelphia's depth chart and did not catch a pass in his first season with the team last year.

Calcaterra (shoulder) sat out of practice Sunday, Zach Berman of PHLY reports.

The injury listing appears to be new for the Eagles No. 2 tight end, and he was still out there with the team during the session, per Chris Franklin of NJ.com. Calcaterra has impressed this training camp and appears in line for the second tight end slot behind starter Dallas Goedert. The third-year pro caught nine balls over his first two seasons.