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Vannett recorded two catches on two targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Packers.

Vannett has played on roughly 25 percent of offensive snaps each game this season, serving primarily as a blocking option. However, he managed a two-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter after getting open in the back of the end zone. Vannett may occasionally serve as an option in the red zone or short areas of the field, but his statistical impact is likely to remain minimal overall.

Willis reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday.

The tight end played on four of 71 offensive snaps in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Rams, trailing Eric Saubert's 61 and Jake Tonges' 16. Willis was elevated to the active roster with starter George Kittle out due to a hamstring injury. Willis does not have a catch in eight career appearances with the 49ers.

Stoll reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday.

Stoll played 13 offensive snaps during Sunday's 15-12 win at New Orleans and did not draw a target. The Eagles are dealing with a few injuries to their pass catchers, so they could opt to move top tight end Dallas Goedert out into the slot more frequently Week 4 against the Buccaneers and bring Stoll back up from the practice squad to play more in-line reps.

Tonyan reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday.

Tonyan saw playing time on both offense and special teams during Sunday's win versus the Texans but failed to record any stats. As Minnesota currently only has two healthy tight ends on their roster, the 30-year-old could be elevated again versus the Packers next week.

Kalinic reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday.

Kalinic played 14 snaps on special teams and downed a punt during Sunday's win over the Rams. This was the second straight game the 27-year-old was elevated, and he could play again next week versus the Bears if Davis Allen (back) is unable to make his return.

Swaim reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

The tight end was elevated to the active roster Saturday with starter David Njoku nursing an ankle injury. Swaim played 10 offensive snaps and eight special-teams snaps in Cleveland's 21-15 loss to the Giants. Jordan Akins led the Browns' tight end group with 45 offensive snaps while Blake Whiteheart played 18.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the 49ers are hopeful Kittle (hamstring) returns to practice this week, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Kittle was a mid-week addition to the 49ers' injury report last week due to hamstring tightness, which kept him out of drills Thursday and Friday and during Sunday's loss to the Rams. San Francisco will issue its first Week 4 practice report Wednesday, at which point it'll become known if he'll be able to join his teammates on the practice field. In Kittle's place this past weekend, Eric Saubert (two catches for 41 yards on two targets) started and handled 61 of 71 offensive snaps, while Jake Tonges earned 16 snaps and Brayden Willis played four snaps.

Stephens (hamstring) was left off Monday's injury report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Stephens missed the Cowboys' first three contests due to a hamstring issue, but it now appears he's moved past the injury. The 25-year-old projects to serve as Dallas' fourth-string tight end, so he will likely contribute most of his value on special teams as the season progresses.

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday that McBride is in the concussion protocol in the aftermath of Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Lions, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

McBride endured a helmet-to-helmet hit from Detroit defensive back Brian Branch in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game and had a concussion check afterward. Now that McBride is confirmed to be in the protocol for head injuries, he'll need to complete its five phases, including gaining clearance from an independent neurologist, in order to play again. As a result, his status is up in the air for this coming Sunday's matchup with the Commanders. Tip Reiman, Elijah Higgins and Travis Vokolek are the healthy tight ends on the Cardinals' active roster.

The Eagles waived Castles (undisclosed) from injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Castles reverted to the Eagles' IR in early August after going unclaimed on waivers, but the team has since decided to move on from the 24-year-old. It appears Castles is still dealing with an undisclosed injury, as Philadelphia waived him from IR without an injury settlement.