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Cager reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

The fourth-year tight end was elevated for the second straight week during Sunday's win over Houston, playing 45 of the Giants' 69 offensive snaps ahead of Chris Myarick (16) and Tanner Hudson (11). With Daniel Bellinger still out due to an eye injury, Cager has quickly risen up the Giants' tight-end depth chart since joining the team's practice squad Oct. 18, as he caught both targets for nine yards and a touchdown against the Texans. Cager figures to continue suiting up so long as Bellinger remains sidelined, though he'll only be eligible for one more practice-squad elevation before requiring a full roster spot moving forward.

Swaim failed to record a catch on his only target in Sunday's 17-10 win over Denver.

Swaim saw his snap rate dip to 53 percent, his lowest mark since Week 2. He failed to record a catch for the fourth straight game, and even if his role rebounds, he will remain the Titans' blocking tight end.

Pinkney reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Pinkney received his second elevation to the active roster in as many weeks, but once again he failed to see any snaps on offense. However, the 25-year-old did record a tackle on punt coverage while working on special teams in Sunday's game with the Cardinals.

Turner (coach's decision) has been ruled inactive for Monday's game against the Eagles.

Turner will be a healthy scratch for the second week in a row after falling out of the Commanders' crowded corps of tight ends. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Texans.

Forristall reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Forristall received another opportunity with the active roster Sunday against the Dolphins, as David Njoku remained sidelined with an ankle injury. The 24-year-old saw just one snap on offense while also chipping in on special teams, but he failed to record any stats. If Njoku remains sidelined in Week 11, Forristall would likely get another chance to play against the Bills.

Coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism Monday with regard to Andrews' (knee/shoulder) chances of returning to action Sunday against the Panthers.

Andrews missed the Ravens' Week 9 win over the Saints but was afforded some extra healing time with the team on bye last week. Per Harbaugh, the Ravens plan to "see how it progresses throughout the rest of the week" with their top TE, but the coach suggested that Andrews is among Baltimore's injured players who "have a real good chance" to be back in action Week 11. A return to practice, in any capacity, Wednesday on Andrews' part would support that notion.

Ertz plans to get a second opinion on the knee injury that he suffered Sunday against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that the tight end's knee injury is believed to be a season-ending issue, with Weinfuss confirming that Ertz is out indefinitely. For his part, Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury noted that the team expects to have a clearer picture regarding Ertz's status later Monday or Tuesday. In Ertz's looming absence, TEs Trey McBride and Stephen Anderson are in line to see added opportunities in Arizona's passing game in the coming weeks.

Ertz is believed to have suffered a season-ending knee injury Sunday against the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Initially, it was reported that Ertz had avoided a season ender and would be sidelined for multiple weeks, but it appears an MRI on Monday revealed significant damage to his knee. The veteran tight end thus is in line to end the 2022 campaign with 47 receptions on 69 targets for 406 yards and four scores. In his absence, rookie second-round pick Trey McBride likely will operate as the starter, but Stephen Anderson also could see an increased offensive role moving forward.

Tonyan was targeted once and caught one pass for eight yards in Sunday's 31-28 overtime victory over the Cowboys.

Tonyan had at least four targets in five straight games heading into Sunday's contest, but he was an afterthought in the offense Week 10 and finished with seasons lows in all of the target, reception and yardage categories. He will have a chance to get back on track Week 11 against a Titans defense that ranks second-to-last in the league against the pass, but note that the bulk of the yards they have given up have been accumulated by wide receivers.

McKitty caught three of his six targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the 49ers.

McKitty saw a massive increase in playing time after Gerald Everett left Sunday's game with a groin injury, and the second-year tight end would have had a nice outing if not for an easy first-half drop that would have went for a touchdown. Everett's status is one to monitor this week, as the Chargers typically tend to use at least one tight end as a pass catcher, particularly with Mike Williams (ankle) and Keenan Allen (hamstring) sidelined. Typically known as a blocking specialist, McKitty might be forced into a prominent role if Everett was to miss extended time.