Tomlinson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Tomlinson was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers and served as the No. 3 tight end behind Stone Smartt and Tucker Fisk due to Will Dissly (shoulder) being sidelined. Tomlinson played in nine of the Chargers' 52 offensive snaps but did not show up in the box score. Tomlinson could be elevated for Thursday's game against the Broncos if Dissly is unable to progress in his recovery enough to play.
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Chargers' Eric Tomlinson: Receives elevation for Week 15
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The Chargers elevated Tomlinson from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday in advance of Sunday's battle versus the Buccaneers, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Tomlinson began the campaign on Los Angeles' active roster and caught two of four targets for nine yards through eight contests. The veteran tight end was cut in early November but quickly signed with the team's practice squad, and he'll get his first elevation Sunday. Tomlinson is needed as a depth option at tight end due to Will Dissly (shoulder) being ruled out against Tampa Bay.
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Eric Tomlinson: Staying in Los Angeles
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The Chargers signed Tomlinson to the practice squad Wednesday.
The Chargers released Tomlinson on Tuesday, but the 32-year-old tight end will opt to stick around on the practice squad. He's split his time between offense and special teams this season and has registered two catches (on four targets) for nine yards across eight regular-season games.
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Eric Tomlinson: Let go by Bolts
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The Chargers released Tomlinson on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Tomlinson caught two passes (on four targets) for nine yards across eight regular-season games for the Chargers. He'll look to catch on with a team in need of depth at tight end.
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Chargers' Eric Tomlinson: Records first reception of season
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Tomlinson recorded a seven-yard reception on his lone target and played 22 of the Chargers' 66 snaps on offense in Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals.
With Hayden Hurst (groin) sitting out Monday after missing most of the Chargers' Week 6 win over the Broncos, Tomlinson served as the No. 2 tight end behind Will Dissly for a second straight contest. Tomlinson ran routes on just six of Justin Herbert's 42 dropbacks, instead served mainly as a pass and run blocker during his time on the field. He'll see his playing time take a hit if Hurst is able to make it back for Sunday's game agains the Saints.
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Chargers' Eric Tomlinson: Signed to Bolts' active roster
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The Chargers signed Tomlinson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
The move corresponds with DJ Chark (hip) being placed on injured reserve. Tomlinson caught on with the Chargers' practice squad after failing to make the Colts' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. The 11-year veteran will serve as the fourth tight end on the Chargers' depth chart behind Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst and Stone Smartt.
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Eric Tomlinson: Links up with Bolts
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Tomlinson signed with the Chargers' practice squad Thursday, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.
The UTEP product fell short of making the Colts' initial 53-man roster Tuesday and has since agreed to join the Chargers' practice squad. Tomlinson spent time with both the Ravens' and Colts' practice squads last season, but his most recent in-game action came in 2022 with the Broncos.
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Eric Tomlinson: Cut loose by Indianapolis
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The Colts released Tomlinson on Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.
Tomlinson spent time on both the Ravens' and Colts' practice squads in 2023, though he was not elevated for a game. He stuck around with Indianapolis on a reserve/future contract in January in the hopes of making the 53-man roster as a depth tight end. Across three preseason games, Tomlinson accumulated two catches on four targets for 24 yards. He could be invited to stick around in Indianapolis on the practice squad, or he could look to a join a different team in need of tight end depth.
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Colts' Eric Tomlinson: Remaining with Indianapolis
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Tomlinson signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on Monday.
Tomlinson joined the Colts' practice squad last week and will now stick around for the offseason. The tight end last played in 2022, appearing in all 17 of the Broncos' contests and catching nine passes for 79 yards and two touchdowns.
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Eric Tomlinson: Joins practice squad
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Tomlinson signed with the Colts' practice squad Tuesday.
Tomlinson was most recently with the Ravens' practice squad before getting cut in mid-November. He will now look to get acclimated with the Colts' playbook.
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Eric Tomlinson: Gets let go
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Tomlinson was cut from the Ravens' practice squad Tuesday.
Tomlinson returned to Baltimore after a one-year stint with the Broncos on a practice squad deal in early October. The veteran tight end never found his way to the active roster and will likely pursue new opportunities elsewhere.
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Eric Tomlinson: Returns to Baltimore
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Tomlinson signed with the Ravens' practice squad Tuesday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
Tomlinson spent camp with the Texans, but he was unable to make their roster. The veteran tight end spent parts of 2020 and all of 2021 with Baltimore and is better known for his blocking than receiving work.
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Eric Tomlinson: Slated for release
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Tomlinson is expected to be released by the Texans on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Tomlinson has now been let go twice by Houston this offseason, originally getting cut in May before re-signing with the squad in July. The UTEP product has played consistent roles with Baltimore and Denver subsequently in each of the last two seasons and has a strong likelihood of getting scooped up elsewhere in the coming weeks.
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Texans' Eric Tomlinson: Returns to Houston
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Tomlinson re-signed with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Tomlinson was released by the Texans on May 18, but he'll now have another opportunity with the team, which had originally signed him two weeks earlier. The 31-year-old spent last season with Denver, where he appeared in all 17 games and recorded nine catches on 13 targets for 79 yards and two touchdowns.
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Eric Tomlinson: Gets cut loose
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Tomlinson was released by the Texans on Thursday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Tomlinson signed a deal with Houston on May 3 after spending the 2022 campaign in Denver, but it appears his time with the Texans will be cut short. The 31-year-old logged nine receptions on 13 targets for 79 yards and a pair of touchdowns for the Broncos in 2022 in 17 contests. He'll now look to catch on elsewhere as a depth tight end.
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Texans' Eric Tomlinson: Heading to Houston
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Tomlinson agreed to a contract with the Texans on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Tomlinson will head to Houston after he spent the 2022 campaign in Denver, where he reeled in a career-high nine catches for 79 yards and two scores over 17 games. The 31-year-old will reunite in Houston with tight end coach Jake Moreland, who was on the Denver staff last season. Tomlinson will provide an additional depth option behind newly-acquired Dalton Schultz in 2023.
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Broncos' Eric Tomlinson: Two touchdowns in 2022
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Tomlinson caught nine of 13 targets for 79 yards and two touchdowns while playing all 17 games of the 2022 season.
Known mostly for his skills as a blocker, Tomlinson operated in a depth role at tight end and saw just 13 targets across 17 games. With that said, he was surprisingly tied for second on the Broncos with two receiving touchdowns. The veteran played at least 50 percent of offensive snaps just once during the 2022 campaign, as rookie Greg Dulcich eventually stepped up as the leader of Denver's tight end corps for most of the season. Tomlinson is set to be a free agent this offseason, so the 30-year-old will likely audition for a spot on the roster with a new coaching staff in the coming months. Nonetheless, Tomlinson's skills as a blocker will likely help him secure his next contract, even if the Broncos decide to move on.
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Broncos' Eric Tomlinson: Ready to go Sunday
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Tomlinson (ankle) is active Sunday against the Chargers.
Tomlinson was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he'll take the field Sunday in the Broncos' regular-season finale. He'll likely fall behind Albert Okwuegbunam as the team's No. 3 option at tight end.
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Broncos' Eric Tomlinson: Questionable for season finale
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Tomlinson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Tomlinson has been hindered in practice by an ankle injury. With Eric Saubert (knee) also questionable, the Broncos could be shorthanded at tight end behind Albert Okwuegbunam in the season finale.
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Broncos' Eric Tomlinson: Remains sidelined Thursday
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Tomlinson (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Tomlinson has now opened Week 18 prep with back-to-back DNP designations on Denver's injury report as a result of an ankle issue. The veteran tight end still has Friday's session to ramp back up to limited/full speed, but Albert Okwuegbunam, Eric Saubert (knee) and Andrew Beck (elbow) would all be in line for additional reps this weekend against the Chargers if Tomlinson is eventually unable to receive the green light.
