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Stover did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 23-14 win over Tennessee in Week 18.

Stover had missed Weeks 15 and 16 while recovering from an appendectomy but has since returned. He played a less-than-normal 19 snaps in his first game back and was at his usual level (36 snaps) for the regular-season finale. The rookie tight end gained a lot of experience in 2024 after Brevin Jordan (knee) sustained a season-ending ACL injury in Week 2. When healthy, Stover played 42.1 percent of the offensive snaps. That exposure, however, didn't lead to much production. Stover finished with 15 catches, 22 targets, 133 yards and one touchdown over 15 games played. There isn't expected to be much change at the position group next season; both Jordan and starting tight end Dalton Schultz are under contract for 2025.

The Seahawks reverted Mabry to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Mabry was elevated for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rams but ended up being inactive for the contest. After spending all of 2023 on Seattle's practice squad, the fourth-year tight end got into two games this season, logging four offensive snaps and six special-teams snaps without posting any other stats. Mabry has just one catch -- a seven-yard TD reception -- over 12 games in his NFL career.

Culp secured both targets for 36 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-19 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Culp once again made good use of his opportunities with Cade Otton (knee) sidelined, flashing his downfield chops with catches of 16 and 20 yards in the playoff-clinching win. The rookie has been impressive over the last pair of contests, but he may be relegated back to a minor role in Sunday night's wild-card home battle against the Commanders if Otton is able to return to action.

The Raiders reverted Shenker to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Shenker was elevated for Sunday's Week 18 loss to the Chargers and played all 12 of his snaps on special teams. The 26-year-old ended up playing in eight contests for Las Vegas during the regular season -- five as part of the active roster and three as a practice-squad elevation -- and totaled one catch on one target for seven yards.

Durham brought in both targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 27-19 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Durham drew another start for Cade Otton (knee) and played on a robust 54 snaps (81 percent) in the close, playoff-clinching win. The second-year pro also recorded his second career touchdown on a six-yard pass early in the third quarter, which narrowed what had been a 16-6 halftime deficit. Durham has done a solid job over the last three games in Otton's stead, but the latter's ability to practice in a limited fashion on two occasions during Week 18 prep could be a sign he'll be ready to return for Sunday night's wild-card matchup against the Commanders.

New Orleans signed Welch to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Welch signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in May of 2024. He was unable to make Cleveland's 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he managed to sign to New Orleans' practice squad in late August where he spent the 2024 regular season. Welch will be with the Saints during OTAs and minicamp and will look to earn a spot on the 53-man roster for the 2025 season during training camp.

The Saints signed Jacobson to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Jacobson spent the entire 2024 regular season on the Saints' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He hasn't seen NFL regular-season action since being signed by the Seahawks in August 2021.

The 49ers signed Pline (undisclosed) to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Pline first latched on with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in May. He was waived just before the start of the regular season but then rejoined the organization as part of the practice squad. Pline was placed on the practice-squad injured list due to an undisclosed issue in mid-December but now appears to be past that issue. He'll have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot during training camp next summer.

Lewis played in 17 games for the Bears during the 2024 season, catching is lone target for two yards.

Lewis played 20 percent of the snaps, though he was primarily used as a blocker. The veteran will be an unrestricted free agent who will turn 41 years old this offseason. If Lewis chooses to sign with a team, he'll likely resume a similar role to the one that afforded him just 13 targets over the last three years.

Wilson signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on Monday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.

Wilson spent time with the Giants' organization this season before finding his way to the Bears' practice squad in late October. The 24-year-old has also previously spent time with the Packers, Bills and Saints but has yet to find his way onto a 53-man roster.