NFL Player News

Hopkins' three-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy was lifted Monday, per the league's transaction log.

Now that he's back on the Rams' active roster, Hopkins likely will slot in as the team's No. 2 tight end behind Tyler Higbee and in front of Kendall Blanton. In two games this season, Hopkins didn't receive a target while playing eight snaps on offense and six more on special teams.

Schreck reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Schreck was elevated from the practice squad for the second game in a row Sunday, as starting tight end Brevin Jordan (ankle) remained sidelined against Jacksonville. As a result, the 28-year-old played the second-most offensive snaps (24) amongst the Texans' tight ends behind O.J. Howard and ahead of Jordan Akins in Week 5. Schreck will now be eligible for one more game-day activation while on Houston's practice squad this season.

Akins reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Akins was activated for the third game in a row with starting tight end Brevin Jordan (ankle) out again during Sunday's win over the Jaguars. While the 30-year-old tight end hauled in both of his targets for 22 yards, he saw his lowest playing time of the season -- 10 of Houston's 58 offensive snaps -- while filling in behind O.J. Howard (46 snaps) and Mason Schreck (24 snaps). Akins will now require a permanent spot on the active roster in order to suit up for the Texans again in 2022.

Pruitt reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Pruitt was elevated to the active roster for the first time with starting tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) sidelined against the Buccaneers on Sunday. As a result, the ninth-year veteran played 12 of Atlanta's 66 offensive snaps behind Parker Hesse (41 snaps) and Anthony Firkser (15 snaps). Pruitt did not receive a target during Sunday's loss, and he will now be eligible for two more elevations while on the Falcons' practice squad this season.

Moreau (knee) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Chiefs.

With Moreau unavailable, look for Darren Waller to log the bulk of the Raiders' tight end snaps Monday, with Jesper Horsted in reserve. Moreau now will target a potential return to action Week 7, following his team's bye week.

Dafney was cut from the Broncos' practice squad Monday, Aric DiLalla reports.

Dafney joined the team's practice squad Sept. 13 after being let go by the Packers during training camp. The 25-year-old will now work to earn an opportunity elsewhere.

Thomas (calf) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

The Commanders just played Sunday, so the team held a light walkthrough Monday. What Thomas -- who was inactive Week 5 -- is able to do during Tuesday's practice should provide added context with regard to his chances of returning to action Thursday night against the Bears.

Forristall was waived by the Brows on Monday.

Forristall played in one contest for the Browns this season, which was in Week 4 against Atlanta. He played nine snaps on offense, but he failed to earn any targets. With the recent addition of Pharaoh Brown to the team's tight-end corps, Forristall became expendable. However, he'll now work to earn an opportunity elsewhere.

Woods did not have a reception and just one target in Thursday's win over Denver.

Woods had two touchdown receptions in a Week 3 win over Kansas City, but he's had one target each of the last two games. He played on 29 percent of the offense's snaps Thursday and ran 14 routes (compared to 23 for Kylen Granson and 21 for Mo Alie-Cox), so at least he hasn't totally disappeared from the passing game.

Gesicki secured one of two targets for 30 yards during Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Jets.

Gesicki was working with Skylar Thompson under center for most of Sunday's divisional loss, but when the Dolphins deployed a trick play utilizing the tight end position at the goal line, it was Durham Smythe (hamstring) who scored. Even if one of Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) or Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) are able to retake the field Week 6 against the Vikings, Gesicki's usage makes him difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. He has just one game this season with more than two catches.