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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.

Hurst did not catch his lone reception in Saturday's 16-3 preseason loss against the Seahawks.

Backup quarterback Easton Stick threw a woefully errant first-half pass to Hurst, who valiantly tried to make a stupendous catch only to be decimated by an incoming defender, popping the ball up in the air for an interception. The veteran did linger on the ground for a bit after the play, but he was able to jog off on his own. Hurst is expected to work in tandem with fellow free-agent addition Will Dissly to operate as a multi-faceted platoon tight end group, with the 6-foot-8 Donald Parham also mixing in on occasion.

Kelce brought in his only target for seven yards in the Chiefs' 26-13 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Saturday night.

Kelce was out there with the rest of the Chiefs' first-team offense on the opening possession and on the receiving end of Patrick Mahomes' third and final completion of the night. The perennial Pro Bowl tight end doesn't realistically need many preseason reps, but he could see at least a couple of additional possessions in Kansas City's second preseason game next Saturday afternoon against the Lions.

Culp (head) returned to Saturday's game against the Bengals, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Culp was evaluated for a concussion at the end of the first half, but he appears to have passed the test and is back on the field for the third quarter. The rookie seventh-round draft pick is competing with Payne Durham and Ko Kieft for a backup tight end role behind starter Cade Otton.