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Calcaterra secured both of his targets for 19 yards in Monday's 22-21 loss to the Falcons.

Calcaterra operated as Philadelphia's No. 2 tight end behind Dallas Goedert, playing 28 of the Eagles' 71 offensive snaps while Goedert played 69 snaps. Barring an injury to Goedert, the 25-year-old Calcaterra has an uphill battle for targets among a crowded and talented group of pass catchers. The 6-foot-4, 240-pounder should remain far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Saints.

Hurst caught one of his two targets for five yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Panthers.

Hurst played 38 of the Chargers 69 offensive snaps Sunday, the most of any Los Angeles tight end. However, Will Dissly played just three fewer snaps and saw one more target than Hurst. The 31-year-old tight end will likely face an uphill battle to see consistent usage in the Chargers passing attack, making him difficult to trust for fantasy production. Hurst and the Chargers will square off against the Steelers in Week 3.

Dissly caught all three of his targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Panthers.

Dissly led all Chargers tight ends in catches Sunday while playing three fewer offensive snaps than teammate Hayden Hurst. The veteran did not produce much with his opportunities, and he'll likely continue to struggle to produce for fantasy purposes on a run-first team with several tight ends. Dissly and the Chargers are set to square off against the Steelers in Week 3.

Hudson failed to record a single offensive snap in Sunday's 26-25 loss to the Chiefs.

Despite dealing with a knee injury heading into Week 2, Hudson was active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. The veteran, however, was not involved in the contest while Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Erick All handled tight end duties. Assuming he is ready and available for Week 3, Hudson should continue to see limited action in the Bengals' offense in a matchup with the Commanders.

Sample secured all three of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 26-25 loss to the Chiefs.

Sample played 33 of the Bengals' 64 offensive snaps, splitting time with fellow tight ends Mike Gesicki and Erick All. The veteran's minimal production is to be expected with Gesicki operating as the clear top option at tight end while seeing a team-high nine targets in the contest. Going forward, Sample should not be trusted for fantasy purposes. The Bengals will host the Commanders in Week 3.

All secured all four of his targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 26-25 loss to the Chiefs.

All was much more involved in Week 2 after failing to earn a single target in Week 1. The rookie tight end played 33 of the Bengals' 64 offensive snaps against the Chiefs, but he was unable to make much of an impact for fantasy purposes. Heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Commanders, All will likely continue to see a minimal role as the Bengals' fourth tight end behind Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson.

Houston signed Smith to its practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Smith played in 12 games with Cincinnati in 2023, but he wasn't able to stick on a 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 season. Now he'll likely get a chance to make an impression with the Texans, especially with Dalton Schultz dealing with an ankle injury and both Brevin Jordan (knee) and Dalton Keene (knee) on injured reserve.

The Eagles waived Foelsch from the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Foelsch has been let go from the Eagles' practice squad for the second time in September, this time to make room for safety Caden Sterns. Should he clear waivers, Foelsch will look to catch on with a team in need of tight end depth, likely on the practice squad.

The Panthers released Matthews on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Matthews played in each of Carolina's first two regular-season games, but it looks like the team wasn't satisfied with his performance as a depth option in the tight end corps. His roster spot will be taken by fellow tight end Feleipe Franks, who the Panthers are signing off the practice squad.

The Panthers signed Franks to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Franks only played one offensive snap during Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Chargers due to starting tight end Tommy Tremble ultimately being active. With Ian Thomas (calf) on IR until early October at the earliest, and Jordan Matthews being released, Franks will get a chance to continue holding down a depth role for Carolina.