NFL Player News

Ertz caught 10 passes for 112 yards Sunday against Washington.

Ertz led the Eagles with 13 targets in a game in which the team use their short-passing attack to consistently move the chains, albeit in a losing effort. Although he's been inconsistent, he's recorded at least 79 yards in four of his last seven games, and he'll continue to be a volatile fantasy option, though he has a higher ceiling than all but the elite tight ends.

Derby hauled in all five targets that came his way in Sunday's loss to Tennessee, totaling 57 yards. He lost a fumble during the contest.

The Broncos final drive, though one of heartache, illustrated what Derby has become in this offense. With just a minute left and the team in need of a field goal, Trevor Siemian looked over the middle to Derby - who didn't even have a regular-season reception a month ago. Of course, Derby was stripped and the Broncos fell, but look for Derby to continue to emerge as a viable weapon on a team with little depth behind Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. He'll have plenty of motivation to improve upon Sunday's career highs next week against his former Patriots teammates.

Amaro (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean reports.

Amaro was active for the Titans' previous game against the Bears in Week 12, but failed to see any involvement in the passing game. He'll sit this week in favor of Phillip Supernaw, who will serve as the Titans' third tight end.

Donnell (illness) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday night's game against the Cowboys after fully practicing Friday.

Donnell was sidelined by illness Thursday, but he returned in a full capacity Friday to remove any concern over his Week 14 status.

Uzomah (calf) is ruled out of Sunday's game against the Browns.

Uzomah continues to be plagued by an unspecified calf injury. He'll need to make a return to practice before having a chance at seeing game action again this season.

Pettigrew (knee) was waived from the Lions' reserve/non-football injury list Friday.

Pettigrew's release comes as expected, and will now enable to him sign with another team. Although the 2009 first-rounder is reportedly fully healthy, he hasn't played this season and boasts just 17 receptions from the two campaigns prior.

Kelce brought in five of eight targets for 101 yards in Thursday's 21-13 win over the Raiders.

Kelce has finally developed into the weapon that he'd always teased he could be, extending what has been the best stretch of his career with a fourth straight 100-yard effort. The fourth-year tight end has seen no fewer than eight targets in the last four games, and has totaled 28 catches for 450 yards during that span. About the only blemish on his stellar resume during that period is his failure to get into the end zone, but Kelce has largely made up for it by becoming a lethal field-stretching weapon for Alex Smith, tallying receptions of 44, 21, 35 and 34 yards in the last four weeks. He'll look to keep it going against a Titans defense that's shown some vulnerabilty to tight ends when the Chiefs host Tennessee in Week 15.

Donnell missed Thursday's practice due to an illness, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY reports.

Donnell has been a fantasy non-entity this season, accruing 15 catches (on 22 targets) for 92 yards and one touchdown in 10 contests. Because he recorded his last reception in Week 7, the illness shouldn't impact his viability, or lack thereof.

The Lions are expected to release Pettigrew (knee) in the near future, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

One day removed from his placement on the reserve/non-football injury list, Pettigrew's stall in the locker room was empty and sans nameplate Wednesday. Although Pettigrew is believed to be healthy, the Lions apparently are moving forward with Eric Ebron as their top tight end. Once the release is finalized, Pettigrew will likely land with another organization to serve as depth.

Supernaw (concussion) does not appear on the Titans' injury report Wednesday.

Supernaw missed the two games prior to Tennessee's Week 13 bye, but his availability at Wednesday's practice suggests he isn't expected to miss any more time.