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The Bills signed Rogers to a reserve/future contract Friday.

Rogers, who played quarterback in college before converting to a tight end upon going pro, originally signed with Washington as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He was a bit of a Cinderella story that season, opening the campaign on the Commanders' roster and catching five passes on six targets for 64 yards while rushing twice for 26 yards over 11 games. However, Rogers tore his Achilles in May of 2023 and hasn't played in an NFL game since, though he spent much of the 2024 campaign on Atlanta's practice squad. Rogers isn't eligible to play for Buffalo during the remainder of the postseason, but he'll be able to compete for a roster spot during training camp this summer.

Barner caught 30 passes (on 38 targets) for 245 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games with the Seahawks in 2024.

Barner operated as the Seahawks' No. 2 tight end behind Noah Fant. The rookie fourth-round pick managed to finish third among all Seahawks pass-catchers with four touchdowns despite never recording more than 34 yards in a game. Fant has one year remaining on his contract, meaning Barner will likely serve as the No. 2 tight end again in 2025.

Brown recorded eight catches (on 12 targets) for 65 yards over 15 games with the Seahawks in 2024.

Brown averaged 16.3 offensive snaps per game, finishing behind both Noah Fant and rookie fourth-round pick AJ Barner. The 30-year-old tight end will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so he may end up on his fifth team in four years.

Higbee (chest) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's divisional-round game in Philadelphia, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Higbee was forced out in the second quarter of Monday's wild-card win versus the Vikings due to a chest injury that required a visit to the hospital. Fortunately for the tight end, he was able to travel back to Los Angeles with his teammates, and he followed up a limited listing Wednesday with a capped session Thursday and a full practice to end the week, thereby clearing him for the second round of the playoffs. Higbee may find the sledding tough Sunday against an Eagles defense that has conceded the fewest YPT (5.71) to opposing TEs this season.

Goedert (illness) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's divisional-round game versus the Rams.

After missing Thursday's practice due to an illness, Goedert was back on the field Friday, when he was deemed a limited participant. However, the ailment won't stop him from being available to the Eagles offense Sunday against a Los Angeles defense that has given up the most catches (114) and fifth-most TD receptions (eight) to opposing tight ends in 18 outings between the regular season and playoffs.

Saubert recorded 11 receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown across 17 games this season.

The veteran tight end was brought in to serve as a reliable backup to superstar tight end George Kittle in 2024. Saubert filled that role well, providing his usual strong blocking and sure hands while making two spot-starts for San Francisco. The 31-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent after completing his one-year deal with the 49ers.

The Texans announced Friday that Quitoriano (calf) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's divisional-round road game against the Chiefs.

Quitoriano was initially labeled as questionable for the AFC divisional round, but he won't be activated from IR in time to suit up versus Kansas City. His 21-day practice window is nearing its conclusion, so even if Houston emerges victorious over Kansas City, it's unclear whether Quitoriano will have a chance to return down the stretch during the playoffs.

Goedert (illness) returned to practice Friday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.

Goedert made a midweek appearance on the Eagles' injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to an illness. Because the bug seemingly was a temporary concern, he may not be in danger of missing Sunday's divisional-round game against the Rams. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Goedert heads into the weekend with a designation.

Higbee (chest) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Higbee exited in the second quarter of Monday's wild-card win against the Vikings due to a chest injury and didn't return. He required a visit to a hospital but was able to travel with his teammates back to Los Angeles. Yet again Thursday, coach Sean McVay relayed an expectation that Higbee will suit up for Sunday's divisional-round contest at Philadelphia, per Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register. Having said that, Higbee may need to progress to full participation Friday in oder to avoid a designation ahead of the weekend.

Quitoriano (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's AFC divisional-round clash against Kansas City.

Quitoriano has been on injured reserve since Nov. 28, but he was able to practice all week and has put himself in a position to be activated from IR ahead of Saturday's playoff game. Quitoriano didn't register a target across seven regular-season games, and if he was cleared to play, he would serve as a run-blocking tight end behind starter Dalton Schultz.