Hudson (concussion) was a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Hudson is in the league's concussion protocol and will have an extremely difficult time gaining clearance on a short week ahead of Thursday night's game against the Steelers. With Hudson looking unlikely to play and Mike Gesicki (chest) ruled out, Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy will be in line to handle tight-end duties for Cincinnati.

The Buccaneers cut Prieskorn from the practice squad Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

The move makes room on the Bucs' practice squad for running back Michael Wiley. Prieskorn -- an undrafted rookie out of Ole Miss -- will look to catch on with another team in need of tight end depth on the practice squad.

The Patriots cut Scott from the practice squad Tuesday.

Undrafted out of Ohio State earlier this year, Scott played 48 offensive snaps during the preseason but wasn't targeted in the passing game. He was replaced by fellow tight end Marshall Lang on New England's practice squad.

The Patriots signed Lang to the practice squad Tuesday.

Undrafted out of Northwestern earlier this year, Lang caught three passes for 20 yards during the preseason with the Seahawks. He'll provide positional depth in New England.

Whiteheart recorded a reception for zero yards on his lone target in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers.

Whiteheart was credited with his first start of the season with Cleveland opening its first possession with a three-tight end set, but the 25-year-old still finished a distant third in playing time among the position group. Harold Fannin paced Browns tight ends by playing 66 of the Browns' 82 snaps, David Njoku played 36 snaps, and Whiteheart brought up the rear with 22 snaps. Njoku likely would have seen more time if he hadn't been forced out of the game in the second half due to a knee issue, which now clouds his status for a Week 7 matchup with the Dolphins. If Njoku ends up sitting out that game, Whiteheart would be in store for a boost in snaps, though he likely wouldn't see enough target volume to warrant much intrigue for fantasy purposes.

Franks rushed once for two yards during Monday's 24-14 win over the Bills.

Coming into Monday's game, Franks had played only four offensive snaps through four games and hadn't come close to touching the ball. However, in the second quarter of the contest, Franks entered the game at quarterback during a 3rd-and-1 play, took the snap and got two yards to convert a first down. He also got the Bills to jump offside later in the game in a similar situation. Franks started his career as a quarterback but has since transitioned to being a special-teams ace and a depth tight end. His fantasy value remains non-existent, but he could siphon a touchdown or two if he ends up getting more looks at the goal line.

Gray reeled in both of his targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 30-17 win versus the Lions.

Gray hasn't posted any fantasy-worthy stat lines this season, notching no more than three catches in a contest. He's recorded just eight catches for 47 yards overall this season and has yet to reach pay dirt after doing so five times last season. Gray isn't of particular fantasy interest as long as Travis Kelce remains available, but he could spark some interest should Kelce miss any time.

Smythe wasn't targeted while playing eight of the Bears' 64 snaps on offense in Monday's 25-24 win over the Commanders.

Smythe has yet to draw a target through five appearances on the season and will continue to be relegated to a limited role as a blocker on offense while fellow tight ends Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland are both available.

Mitchell didn't draw a target while playing 10 of the Panthers' 67 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Cowboys.

With top tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) inactive for the third game in a row, Mitchell once again suited up as Carolina's No. 3 option at the position behind Tommy Tremble and Mitchell Evans. Mitchell had recorded three catches for 28 yards between the previous two contests, but he failed to garner any looks from quarterback Bryce Young during his limited time on the field Sunday. Mitchell will likely find himself back on the inactive list for the Panthers' Week 7 game against the Jets if Sanders is cleared to return to action.

Evans played 39 of the Panthers' 67 snaps on offense and hauled in a 21-yard reception on his lone target in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Cowboys.

For the third game in a row, the rookie fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame served as Carolina's No. 2 tight end behind Tommy Tremble while usual starter Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) was sidelined once again. Evans had come through with touchdowns in the previous two contests, and though he didn't find paydirt Sunday, his 21-yard catch was the Panthers' third-longest play of the day and helped set up a field goal in the first quarter. Despite making a bit of splash in his backup role the past three games, Evans is still likely to see his playing time take a hit if Sanders is back in action Week 7 against the Jets.