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The Browns signed Swingson to the practice squad Tuesday.

Swinson failed to crack the Packers' 53-man roster and was waived by the team Sunday. He'll get a fresh opportunity in Cleveland and would be a candidate for elevation to the active roster if one of Harold Fannin, Blake Whiteheart or Carsen Ryan were to miss time. Swinson has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game since entering the league in May of 2024 as an undrafted free agent.

The Bengals signed Hudson to the practice squad Tuesday.

While Hudson was unable to make the Bengals' initial 53-man roster, the organization still wants the tight end around. If Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All or Jack Endries must miss time due to injury, Hudson will likely be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster to fill the open role.

Sims (undisclosed) reverted to the Dolphins' injured reserve Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Sims was waived/injured by Miami on Monday, and he shifted over to the team's IR after not being claimed. He'll be forced to miss at least the next four games, though it's possible that he reaches an injury settlement with the Dolphins between now and Week 5, allowing the Baylor product to sign and play with a team once fully healthy. Sims appeared in 11 regular-season games between the Packers (three games) and Vikings (eight games) in 2025, finishing with three catches (on six targets) for 30 yards.

The Bears placed Large (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports general manager Ryan Poles stated the Bears will "remain flexible" on both Large and safety Coby Bryant (knee) as they manage their injuries. Large must spend at least four regular-season games on IR before becoming eligible to return to the team's 53-man roster, though it's possible he works out an injury settlement with the team between now and Week 5. The status of the tight end's injury still remains unclear, so it is uncertain if he will need longer to recover.

Jordan (knee) agreed to a deal with the Texans on Tuesday.

Jordan was recently cut by the Texans, though he will be brought back and added to the 53-man roster. The 26-year-old was selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, appearing in 36 regular-season games and amassing 53 receptions for 532 yards and five touchdowns. Jordan has battled knee issues over the last few years, limiting his availability, though general manager Nick Caserio, as relayed by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, indicated he could return to practice next week.

Willis (concussion) participated in Tuesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

It's a positive sign for Willis, who entered the league's concussion protocol during the 49ers' preseason finale against the Raiders this past Thursday. Even if he fully participates in practice, he'll remain in the league's protocol until cleared by an independent neurologist. The fourth-year pro made the 49ers' 53-man roster as a depth option at tight end behind George Kittle (Achilles), Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell.

The Lions signed Conklin on Tuesday.

Conklin failed to make the 53-man roster over the weekend but is quickly back with the team in a series of moves. The 31-year-old Conklin caught seven passes for 101 scoreless yards across 13 regular-season games with the Chargers last season and will serve as depth behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright with the Lions.

Henry is still expected to be a key part of the Patriots offense this season, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

The Patriots made several splashy moves this offseason, including the additions of wideouts A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, but Henry should remain a frequent target for Drake Maye. The veteran has caught 60 or more passes from the young QB in each of the last two seasons. There's also a lack of experienced options behind him on the tight end depth chart, giving Henry extra job security.

Kittle (Achilles) participated in practice Monday and plans to do so again Tuesday, David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reports.

Kittle is making strides in his recovery from an Achilles tear suffered in the playoffs. He went through some team drills Monday, and the fact that he's going to be on the field back-to-back days is especially encouraging. The 49ers are just over a week away from their season opener in Australia, so it's still a tight timeline for Kittle to get up to game speed. The team is flying down this week, so whether he even gets on the plane should provide a clear sign of whether he will be in the Week 1 lineup.

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday that he's "really hopeful" Musgrave (neck) will be able to play at some point during the 2026 season, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Green Bay placed Musgrave on the PUP list Sunday, ensuring that he'll miss at least the first four contests of the campaign. Musgrave is far from a lock to be activated when first eligible to play, as he was unable to practice at any point in training camp or the preseason after injuring his neck during June minicamp. Perhaps in part due to Musgrave's hazy return timeline, the Packers signed veteran Jonnu Smith to a one-year deal last week to provide depth behind top tight end Tucker Kraft (knee).