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Higbee didn't catch either of his two targets during Saturday's preseason loss to the Chargers.

Higbee continues to jockey for positioning on the tight end depth chart with rookie Gerald Everett. At this stage of the game, neither has taken a stranglehold of the starter job, and it wouldn't be surprising if both Higbee and Everett were involved in the passing attack all season. However, that significantly limits their fantasy upside. Higbee isn't worth a roster spot in the majority of seasonal settings.

Schreck injured his knee during the Bengals' preseason contest Sunday, Jim Owczarski of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The severity of the injury is unclear at this point. Knee injuries can fall within a wide range of diagnoses, so we'll have to wait until more information becomes available to establish a timeline for his return. Being that he's buried on the team's depth chart at tight end, Schreck could be on the outside looking in if it takes him a long time to get back.

McGrath (knee) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, ESPN's Eric D. Williams reports.

McGrath has yet to take the field after hyperextending his knee at the beginning of August. Thankfully for him, McGrath's main competition for the No. 3 role behind Hunter Henry and Antonio Gates is hurt as well, as Jeff Cumberland has also missed multiple weeks thanks to a hamstring injury.

Wright was released by the Lions on Monday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

The Lions re-signed Wright earlier this month after he completed his recovery from a torn ACL, but the tight end didn't distinguish himself enough in practices or preseason contests to seriously enter the conversation for a roster spot. With Wright out of the picture, the Lions will have more reps available in the preseason finale for the likes of Michael Roberts and Robert Tonyan, who are competing for depth roles behind the team's top two options at the position, Eric Ebron and Darren Fells.

Carter caught a 16-yard touchdown for his only reception in Sunday's preseason win over the 49ers.

He'll likely begin the season as the No. 3 tight end, though it's not clear if both he and Bucky Hodges will make the final roster.

Hodges got time with the first-team offense and had one reception for 10 yards in Sunday's preseason win over the 49ers.

Hodges reportedly was slow to aclimate to the NFL early in training camp, but he's improved in the preseason and got time with the first stringers with Kyle Rudolph sitting out the game. He'll likely begin the season fourth on the depth chart, but it may be worth watching his development.

Lucas (ankle) reached an injury settlement and was waived by the Seahawks on Sunday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

For Lucas, this means that he'll have the opportunity to play this season. However, he'll have to find a new landing spot first.

Wright caught all three of his targets for 24 yards during Friday's preseason loss to the Patriots.

Wright was the Lions' most productive tight end in the passing game Friday, though he did benefit from Eric Ebron's (hamstring) absence and Cole Wick's (chest) departure. More importantly, he seems to be back to his pre-injury form after tearing his ACL in spring workouts last year. If Wick is ultimately sidelined for a long period of time, Wright just might make the team.

Uzomah (ankle) isn't expected to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Redskins, Jay Morrison of Cox Media Group reports.

Uzomah has yet to make his preseason debut as he works his way back from a severely sprained left ankle. His final opportunity will come Thursday against the Colts.

Engram caught two of three targets for 32 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Jets.

Engram has now caught six passes, averaging 12.5 yards per reception, through the preseason. The smallish, "move" tight end adds a weapon at tight end that the Giants have not featured in several years. Though the Giants have not featured the tight end much in recent seasons, one need only look at Martellus Bennett's rapport with Eli Manning in 2012 and the way Green Bay -- Ben McAdoo's former home and basis for his offense -- has traditionally utilized the position to know that value is to be had. Engram isn't likely to set the world on fire, but a strong rookie campaign is likely with few challengers for his role on the team.