NFL Player News
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Stevo Klotz TE | LAC
Stevo Klotz: Dropped by Los Angeles
Klotz was waived by the Chargers on Tuesday.
Klotz inked a deal with the team as an undrafted free agent in April, reeling in three catches for nine yards in the only preseason game in which he appeared. The tight end will likely clear waivers, after which he'll potentially look for another opportunity elsewhere.
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Brayden Willis TE | SF
Brayden Willis: Waived by San Francisco
The 49ers waived Willis on Tuesday.
Willis played 17 games for the 49ers since being drafted in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he mostly worked in a special-teams role and was targeted just twice. He began the 2024 season on the practice squad but was eventually promoted, so he'll look to work his way onto the active roster again this year.
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Joshua Simon TE | ATL
Joshua Simon: Let go by Atlanta
The Falcons waived Simon on Tuesday, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site report.
Simon signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in late April and finished with two catches (on three targets) for nine yards across three preseason games. He was a long shot to make the Falcons' 53-man roster, but he could remain in Atlanta as a member of the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.
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Steven Stilianos TE | DET
Steven Stilianos: Cut loose by Lions
The Lions waived Stilianos on Tuesday.
Stilianos signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2024 but failed to make the team. He was mostly a blocking tight end at Iowa and was a longshot to make the Lions this season.
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Gunnar Oakes TE | DET
Gunnar Oakes: Waived by Lions
The Lions waived Oakes on Tuesday.
Oakes graduated from Eastern Michigan in 2022, and he has played in the USFL and UFL since then. He'll hope to claim a practice-squad spot once he clears waivers.
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Cameron Latu TE | PHI
Cameron Latu: Cut loose by Philadelphia
Latu was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday.
Latu was limited by a groin injury during training camp, and ultimately failed to reel in his only target during his one preseason game. The tight end has yet to make his professional debut after being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the 49ers, and he will now potentially look for another opportunity elsewhere.
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Zach Horton TE | DET
Zach Horton: Doesn't make 53-man roster
The Lions waived Horton on Tuesday.
Horton saw work both as a tight end and as a fullback through 13 games during his senior year at Indiana, snaring 21 passes for 189 yards and four touchdowns. The Lions will enter the 2025 season with Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra at tight end.
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Hayden Rucci TE | MIA
Hayden Rucci: Cut by Miami
The Dolphins waived Rucci on Tuesday.
Rucci entered Dolphins' training camp gunning for a depth spot on the 53-man roster, but the Wisconsin tight end failed to record a catch across three preseason games. Rucci spent most of 2024 on the Dolphins' practice squad, and assuming he clears waivers he could reprise that role for the 2025 campaign.
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Carter Runyon TE | LV
Carter Runyon: Dropped by Las Vegas
Runyon was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday.
Runyon signed with Las Vegas as an undrafted free agent in May, recording six catches for 74 yards over the team's three preseason contests. The tight end will now be placed on waivers, but if he goes unclaimed, he could stick around as a member of the Raiders' practice squad.
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Isaiah Likely TE | BAL
Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Dodges IR to start year
The Ravens didn't place Likely (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Likely hasn't practiced since late July and is considered uncertain for Week 1 after summer surgery, but he apparently has a shot to be ready at some point in September. An absence could free up more targets and snaps for a slew of teammates, including tight ends Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar and depth receivers DeAndre Hopkins (knee) and Devontez Walker.