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Head coach Aaron Glenn expressed optimism Thursday that Sadiq (hernia) will be available for the start of the regular season, though the rookie first-round pick will likely miss "a couple weeks" of practices.

After undergoing hernia surgery in the spring, Sadiq was cleared in advance of training camp but practiced just three days before being shut down earlier this week when he experienced a setback in his recovery. Though the missed practice time in camp and the preseason isn't ideal for a young player fighting for a starting job, Sadiq still looks on track to be ready to go for Week 1, if not the Jets' exhibition finale Aug. 28 versus the Giants. While Sadiq is sidelined for the time being, Mason Taylor will likely take most of the reps at tight end with the first-team offense.

Dulcich (undisclosed) is practicing Thursday in a red non-contact jersey, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Dulcich hasn't been cleared for taking contact yet, but it's encouraging to see him participating in practice to some extent after being labeled day-to-day Tuesday. Once healthy, Dulcich is expected to operate as the top receiving tight end in a new-look Dolphins offense that lacks an established pecking order among its pass catchers.

The Lions activated Conklin (knee) off the active/PUP list Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Conklin landed on the PUP list late last month due to a knee injury but is now healthy again. The 30-year-old is competing with Brock Wright for the team's backup tight end role behind Sam LaPorta.

Maryland (hamstring) reverted from waivers to the Packers' injured reserve list Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Maryland wasn't picked up by another club after getting waived with an injury designation Tuesday, and now he's on track to stay on IR all year. For now, guys like Messiah Swinson and McCallan Castles could get more chances to stand out during training camp.

Lachey (foot) reverted from waivers to Green Bay's injured reserve list Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Lachey didn't get claimed by another team after the Packers waived him with a left foot injury Tuesday, and now he's in line to spend the whole year on IR recovering. In his absence, Messiah Swinson and McCallan Castles could see increased reps at practice.

Las Vegas waived Kuntz on Wednesday.

Less than a week after signing Kuntz, the Raiders have now decided to part ways with him. In a corresponding transaction, Las Vegas signed veteran tight end Chris Myarick, who has more in-game experience.

Las Vegas signed Myarick on Wednesday.

Myarick missed the cut for Miami's 53-man roster in 2025, but he's now getting another chance to compete with a new club. At a minimum, he will probably be able to handle some of the practice reps voided by Michael Mayer as he deals with a nose injury.

The Lions placed Kitselman (leg) on the reserve/injured list Wednesday.

Kitselman exited Sunday's practice with a significant leg injury, so this move is not entirely surprising. The tight end will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. The Lions signed wide receiver Tarik Black in a corresponding move.

The Patriots activated Dippre (undisclosed) off the active/PUP list Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Dippre began training camp on the PUP list for what is likely a wrist injury. The tight end was seen in uniform at Wednesday's walkthrough with a brace on his left wrist. It is unclear to what extent Dippre will be able to participate in a full practice, but for now it seems the second-year player out of Alabama is ready to go.

The Packers waived Lachey (foot) with an injury designation Tuesday.

Lachey is currently in a walking boot and using a scooter due to a left foot injury. Once he clears waivers, Lachey will head to the Packers' injured reserve list. He can then be cut with an injury settlement at a later date or spend the entirety of the 2026 season there.