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Fant caught one of two targets for 16 yards in Saturday's 28-24 loss to the Chiefs.

Fant turned in his lowest reception total of the season Saturday, but he still finished the campaign with a respectable 68-670-4 receiving line. The tight end talent is undeniable, but Denver's weak quarterback often made him difficult to rely on for steady production. The 24-year-old has one year remaining on his rookie contract, but it may take an upgrade at the quarterback position for him to raise his production and secure a long-term extension before he reaches free agency.

Bryant caught one of three targets for nine yards in Week 18's 21-16 win over the Bengals.

Bryant saw his three-game touchdown streak end, but the second-year tight end had a pair of red-zone targets, giving him five looks inside the 20 over the final four weeks of the season. He didn't make a big splash in 2021, settling in as the No. 3 tight end, but he managed to post numbers similar to his mildly surprising rookie campaign of 2020 when he out-snapped David Njoku. Bryant finished the campaign with 21 catches on 28 targets for 233 yards and those three late-season TDs. Looking ahead to 2022, both he and Austin Hooper are under contract, and there's talk that the Browns will bring back Njoku as well. That would mean little change among the position group. If Njoku doesn't return, then Bryant likely takes on a larger role next season.

Thomas was not targeted in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

Thomas saw rookie Tommy Tremble return to the lineup and lead him in offensive snaps, contributing to another quiet outing. Despite starting 13 of 17 games this season, Thomas managed just 18 catches on 30 targets for 188 yards and no touchdowns. The 2018 fourth-round pick is slated to enter unrestricted free agency this offseason and he could offer depth to a team's options at tight end. It's unclear whether the Panthers will try to bring him back.

The Chargers signed Kampmoyer to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

The tight end spent Week 17 as a member of the Chargers' active roster, but failed to draw a target over three offensive snaps. Kampmoyer will now return to the Chargers in 2022 and look to carve out a more substantial role in the offense.

The Saints signed Wolf to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Wolf appeared in two games for the Saints during the 2021 campaign and secured both of his targets for eight yards. He'll attempt to carve out a role with the team during the offseason.

Farrell didn't receive a target during Sunday's 26-11 win over Indianapolis.

Farrell started Sunday's contest alongside Chris Manhertz, but Jacob Hollister was the only Jacksonville tight end to be targeted in the passing game. Farrell finished his rookie campaign with seven receptions for 56 yards in 15 games, and he should enter 2022 competing for a depth role with Manhertz behind Dan Arnold (knee), who currently projects to be the team's No. 1 tight end.

Helm was signed to the Raiders' practice squad Tuesday.

The tight end was cut by the team Saturday and quickly returned to the Raiders' practice unit Tuesday. Helm appeared in nine games this season with Las Vegas, operating mostly as a special-teams option.

Hollister caught all three of his targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 26-11 win over the Colts.

Hollister was Jacksonville's only tight end to be targeted Week 18, and he also led the position group with 45 offensive snaps. The Jags' tight ends didn't produce much after Dan Arnold (knee) was lost for the season, and Hollister was no exception with nine receptions for 55 yards and one touchdown in seven games. The 28-year-old will become an unrestricted free agent and figures to be fighting for a depth role in training camp wherever he ends up in 2022.

Waller (knee) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.

Waller made his long-awaited return from a five-game absence this past Sunday against the Chargers, and while he approached his typical offensive snap share (78 percent) he hauled in just two of nine targets for 22 yards. The tight end may need more on-field reps to put his IT band strain further in the rearview mirror, but he'll kick off prep for Saturday's wild-card game in Cincinnati with a cap on his reps, as he did all of last week. Thursday's injury report may clear up Waller's status entirely for the Las Vegas' postseason opener.

The Lions cut Eubanks from their practice squad Tuesday.

Eubanks spent time with the Eagles and Lions as part of their practice squads in 2021, but he didn't make any regular-season appearances. He'll now attempt to secure a roster spot elsewhere ahead of the 2022 campaign.