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The Eagles opened the 21-day practice window for Calcaterra (back) on Wednesday.

Calcaterra has yet to play this season. He will have 21 days to be added to the 53-man roster. If not, Calcaterra will miss the remainder of the 2026 campaign.

Sadiq (concussion) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, head coach Aaron Glenn said prior to practice that Sadiq remains in the five-step concussion protocol, but the rookie tight end apparently made enough progress to get in some on-field work during the Jets' first Week 6 session. Sadiq will still need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday in addition to receiving the green light to play from an independent neurologist in order to clear the protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Patriots. Mason Taylor would be in line to serve as the Jets' top pass-catching option at tight end if Sadiq can't gain clearance.

Waller was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate due to a toe injury.

Waller has been a regular part of the Panthers' passing game this season, sitting on a 13-148-2 line on 19 targets through four contests. Coming out of the team's Week 5 bye, though, both Waller and fellow TE Tommy Tremble (ribs, LP) are tending to injuries, leaving some question marks in the position group. Practices Thursday and Friday likely will determine if either of them enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Philadelphia.

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said that Sadiq remains in concussion protocol and won't practice Wednesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Sadiq was unable to return to Sunday's 17-12 win over the Browns after exiting in the third quarter and getting diagnosed with a concussion. He'll likely need to get in some form of practice Thursday and/or Friday in addition to gaining clearance from an independent neurologist in order to exit the five-step protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Patriots. If Sadiq isn't available to play this weekend, Mason Taylor would be in line to serve as the Jets' top pass-catching tight end.

Engram caught all four of his targets for 55 yards during the Broncos' 23-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Engram entered Week 5 with a 2-23-0 receiving line on eight targets across his three prior games. His numbers against the Chargers weren't eye-popping, but Engram still led all Broncos pass catchers in catches and yards while finishing second in targets to Jaylen Waddle (five). It was the first game of the season in which head coach Sean Payton called plays instead of offensive coordinator Davis Webb, so perhaps Engram will be more involved in the gameplan moving forward. The Broncos will operate on a short week and host the Seahawks on Thursday.

Washington caught two of three targets for 12 yards during the Steelers' 34-22 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Both of Washington's catches came in the first half, and he saw just one more target from Aaron Rodgers in the third quarter. Washington's numbers were dwarfed by his tight end teammate Pat Freiermuth, with the latter finishing with a 5-44-2 receiving line on seven targets. Washington will take an 11-131-1 receiving line (on 16 targets) into the Steelers' Week 6 road tilt against the Buccaneers, whose defense ranks in the bottom-10 in the league in receiving yards allowed to tight ends this season.

Raridon caught all five of his targets for 57 yards during the Patriots' 45-17 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

The rookie third-rounder accumulated three catches (on four targets) for 44 yards and a score in each of his first three games, and he eclipsed those receiving marks (except the score) during Sunday's blowout win. His five catches co-led the Patriots with Efton Chism, and the duo finished tied for the third-most receiving yards behind Kyle Williams (91) and DeMario Douglas (65). Raridon's 43 offensive snaps were only slightly behind top tight end Hunter Henry (48), and the former has played more than 50 percent of New England's offensive snaps in each of the last two weeks. The Patriots will stay home for Week 6 to host the Jets on Oct. 18 in an AFC East divisional showdown.

Fant brought in his lone target for seven yards during the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Fant played 30 of 45 offensive snaps Sunday in his return from a one-game absence due to an abdominal injury, which was one more than fellow tight end Juwan Johnson. Fant saw only one target from Tyler Shough, although the Saints' offense struggled as a whole against the Vikings' =defense under coordinator Brian Flores, with Shough averaging only 3.8 yards per pass attempt while tossing two interceptions. Fant has a 9-73-3 receiving line on 13 targets through four games heading into Week 7 against the Giants, whose defense has given up 33 catches to opposing tight ends this season, which is tied for fifth-most in the NFL.

Washington hosted Moore for a visit Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The Commanders waived Moore from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Sept. 9. It appears he is ready to get back on the field, though it's unknown how close both sides are to an agreement.

Hardy was cut from the Jets' practice squad Tuesday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Hardy was waived by New Orleans ahead of the 2026 campaign but eventually found a spot on the Jets' practice squad. However, the rookie didn't see action for New York during the regular season and will now presumably try to catch on with another team.