NFL Player News
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Dalton Schultz TE | HOU
Texans' Dalton Schultz: Five catches in loss
Schultz recorded five receptions on seven targets for 43 yards in Saturday's 34-10 loss to the Ravens.
Schultz finished second on the team in targets and delivered a few big plays, most notably a 21-yard catch late in the first quarter to set up a field goal. Earlier in the same drive, he dropped a pass -- his second in as many games this postseason. Despite some inconsistency on a game-to-game basis, Schultz remains a steady contributor overall, as he has topped 55 receptions in four consecutive seasons while reaching 600 receiving yards in three of those four campaigns. He'll enter free agency this offseason after one year with the Texans, and he should have a significant role wherever he lands.
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Jack Stoll TE | CLE
Eagles' Jack Stoll: Ends year with five catches
Stoll played in all 17 regular-season games for the Eagles but was targeted just eight times, catching five passes for 38 yards.
Stoll was on the field regularly in each game, playing 38 percent of the Eagles' offensive snaps, but his role was primarily to block. Even with Dallas Goedert missing time for the second straight season, Stoll never had a game in which he was targeted more than twice.
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Brock Wright TE | DET
Lions' Brock Wright: In line to face Tampa Bay
Wright (hip) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Wright practiced in full all week and is good to go for the divisional round. He's likely to fill his typical backup and blocking duties on a fraction of the offensive snaps after Sam LaPorta avoided any setbacks with his knee last Sunday against the Rams.
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Mark Andrews TE | BAL
Ravens' Mark Andrews: Won't return Saturday
The Ravens didn't activate Andrews (ankle) from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's divisional-round contest against the Texans, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Andrews has been on injured reserve since cracking his left fibula and suffering ligament damage in his left ankle Nov. 16, but Baltimore opened his practice window last Friday and he followed that up with an LP/FP/FP practice regimen this week. The Ravens will continue to exercise caution with their top tight end, with his next game action contingent on his teammates securing a spot in the AFC Championship Game. In the meantime, Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar will continue to handle TE reps for the Ravens.
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Sam LaPorta TE | DET
Lions' Sam LaPorta: Listed as questionable again
LaPorta (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional-round game versus the Buccaneers.
In the wake of playing through a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee this past Sunday against the Rams, LaPorta managed a full walkthrough Wednesday before moving back to limited at Thursday's practice. He'll thus enter a second consecutive weekend listed as questionable, but considering he logged an 80 percent snap share in the wild-card round, he should be good for a similar workload Sunday. LaPorta's status ultimately will be clarified about 90 minutes before a 3:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Mark Andrews TE | BAL
Ravens' Mark Andrews: Not expected to suit up Saturday
The Ravens are not expected to activate Andrews (ankle) in time for Saturday's divisional-round playoff matchup against the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Andrews was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday, but Baltimore reportedly doesn't plan to activate him from IR by Friday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline. The standout tight end is working his way back from a significant ankle injury suffered Nov. 16, and it looks like a more realistic target for his return could be the AFC Championship Game, should the Ravens beat Houston and advance that far. If Andrews is indeed sidelined Saturday, it will fall to Isaiah Likely, who has scored five times in his last five appearances, to operate as Lamar Jackson's starting TE.
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E.J. Jenkins TE | PHI
Eagles' E.J. Jenkins: Heading to Philadelphia
Jenkins signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Jenkins spent time with the Jets, Eagles and Raiders this past season, but he didn't crack the active roster or appear in a game. He'll now look to impress in his second chance with Philadelphia ahead of the 2024 campaign.
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Mark Andrews TE | BAL
Ravens' Mark Andrews: Saturday status TBD
Andrews (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Texans after being a full practice participant both Wednesday and Thursday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
While Andrews, who suffered a major ankle injury on Nov. 16, appears to be trending in the right direction, coach John Harbaugh noted Thursday that the star tight end's status for the Ravens' postseason opener is "still up in the air." For his part, Andrews suggested Wednesday that he'd be inclined to play this weekend if he feels he can help the team. Either way, in order to have a chance to face Houston on Saturday, Andrews will need to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Friday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline.
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Sam LaPorta TE | DET
Lions' Sam LaPorta: Limited Thursday
LaPorta (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
After opening the week listed as a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough, LaPorta operated with a cap on his on-field reps one day later. The Lions likely are managing his workload after he sustained a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee Week 18 against the Vikings. He was able to play through the issues during Sunday's wild-card win against the Rams, logging 45 of 56 offensive snaps en route to three catches (on three targets) for 14 yards and one touchdown. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not LaPorta enters the weekend with a designation ahead of Sunday's divisional-round game versus the Buccaneers.
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Mark Andrews TE | BAL
Ravens' Mark Andrews: Upgrades to full practice
Andrews (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Andrews returned to practice last Friday and continued practicing this week, with head coach John Harbaugh noting that the tight end looked especially good during a limited session Tuesday. The 28-year-old apparently made enough of an impression to upgrade to full participation one day later, and with no report of a setback, he could practice fully again Thursday. The Ravens will need to activate Andrews from injured reserve by Friday in order for him to play in Saturday's divisional-round playoff game against Houston, which is taking place two months and four days after he suffered a major ankle injury Week 11.