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Coach Antonio Pierce noted Thursday that he feels very good about Bowers (foot) being on the field for the Raiders' season opener, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Per Bonsignore, the Raiders are simply exercising prudence with the rookie tight end, who has been managing foot soreness of late. Added context regarding Bowers' status should arrive no later than next week's initial practice/injury report, but at this stage it appears as though Bowers will be available for the team's Week 1 contest against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 8.

Goedert (oblique) is not practicing Thursday, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Goedert has missed just over a week of practices with an oblique injury, leaving him just eight days to get healthy ahead of Philadelphia's regular-season opener against the Packers in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sept. 6. The Eagles are likely taking a cautious approach to the starting tight end's health, given his integral role on offense, but his status will be worth closely monitoring when the team's first official practice reports of the regular season are released next week. Grant Calcaterra is the only other health tight end on the team's 53-man roster Thursday, but more additions are likely on the way.

Grandy signed with the Bengals' practice squad Wednesday.

Grandy was waived Tuesday but will now have the opportunity to continue developing in Cincinnati. The Illinois State product went undrafted in 2024 but showed skills as a pass catcher, recording 63 catches for 612 yards and three touchdowns in his final season there.

Matthews signed with the Panthers' 53-man roster Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Matthews was originally waived by the team Tuesday, then signed to their practice squad Wednesday. He now finds himself on the active roster with Tommy Tremble (hamstring) and Ian Thomas (calf) both questionable for Week 1 against the Saints.

Westover (undisclosed) reverted to Seattle's injured reserve Wednesday.

Westover will return to the team after having been waived with an injury designation Tuesday. The 25-year-old will be forced to miss the entirety of the season unless he reaches an injury settlement.

The 49ers signed Willis to their practice squad Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Willis will stick around with the 49ers despite being waived Tuesday. The rookie undrafted free agent will look for an opportunity to be elevated for a regular season game at some point during the upcoming campaign.

Turner signed with the Commanders' practice squad Wednesday.

Since being selected by Washington in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Turner has played in 22 regular-season games and accrued 13 catches (on 24 targets) for 143 yards over that span. He was unable to crack the Commanders' 53-man roster for the upcoming season, but Turner is a candidate to be elevated to the active roster should tight ends Zach Ertz, Ben Sinnott, John Bates or Colson Yankoff miss time.

The Seahawks waived Westover (undisclosed) with an injury designation Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Westover will head to waivers after having signed with Seattle as an undrafted free agent in April. The 25-year-old could be a candidate to land on injured reserve should he go unclaimed on waivers.

Saubert signed to the 49ers' 53-man roster Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Saubert was released by the team Tuesday but returned as a third tight end behind George Kittle and Jake Tonges. The veteran made 10 combined appearances for the Cowboys and Texans last season, playing more on special teams than offense. Saubert's best statistical season came in 2022 with Denver when he caught 15 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown.

Tonyan signed with the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Tonyan was diagnosed with back spasms in late July, which held him out of practices and all three of the Vikings' preseason games. With T.J. Hockenson (knee) starting the regular season on the PUP list and Nick Muse dealing with an undisclosed injury, Tonyan -- if healthy -- could be elevated to the active roster to provide tight end depth behind Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt for Week 1 against the Giants.