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Everett (illness) returned to practice Tuesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Everett didn't participate in Sunday's scrimmage due to an illness, but the Chargers' top tight end is back on the field as the team's preseason opener approaches. The 29-year-old is coming off a 2022 campaign in which he recorded a career-best 58 catches on 87 targets for 555 yards and four TDs in 16 games. As long as he remains healthy, Everett merits fantasy consideration while working in a passing offense led by Justin Herbert.

Pitts signed a contract with the Bears on Tuesday.

Pitts went undrafted out of William & Mary, where he caught 28 passes for 543 yards and four touchdowns in his final college season. He'll now work to earn a depth role in Chicago's tight-end corps.

Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Hockenson is battling an illness, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Hockenson's illness explains his lighter practice activity over the weekend. There's not yet real cause for concern, but the illness could end up ruling the tight end out for Thursday's preseason game against the Seahawks, if it was ever in consideration that he handle a significant amount of snaps. Hockenson still has over a month to get healthy and return to practice ahead of the Vikings' regular-season opener against Tampa Bay on Sept. 10.

The Cowboys are activating Schoonmaker (foot) from the active/non-football injury list Monday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Schoonmaker continues to work his way back from a partial tear to the plantar fascia of his right foot. The rookie tight end is expected to operate in a limited capacity in his return to practice Monday, and coach Mike McCarthy declined to comment about his chances of suiting up for preseason action versus the Jaguars on Saturday. In any case, returning for crucial training camp reps will be helpful as Schoonmaker looks to compete with Jake Ferguson and Peyton Hendershot for regular-season work.

Andrews is unlikely to play during the preseason, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Andrews is locked in as Baltimore's top tight end, and he already has plenty of chemistry with quarterback Lamar Jackson. Sitting Andrews during the exhibition slate will allow the Ravens to get extended looks at 2022 fourth-round picks Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar, as well as 6-foot-6 rookie Travis Vokolek.

Schoonmaker (foot) could return to practice as early as Monday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Schoonmaker, who began training camp on the the active/non-football injury list, was prevented from returning to practice Saturday with what coach Mike McCarthy called a "minor" setback. The rookie second-round pick is nursing a partial tear to the plantar fascia that dates back to college, but it looks like he could get back on the field in short notice and get in some crucial offseason reps. McCarthy said that Schoonmaker is "really close to getting past" his injury and has already resumed running routes in a full uniform.

Gilliam (groin) will not practice Monday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Gilliam's injury severity remains to be disclosed, so it will be worth monitoring his participation in practice ahead of Saturday's preseason contest against the Colts. The Bills don't have another fullback listed on the roster.

Schultz (ribs) was back on the practice field Friday, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

Schultz missed time last week, but he's back to lead the tight end group.

Everett didn't participate in Sunday's scrimmage due to an illness, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Everett was one of several Chargers missing from Sunday's practice session due to an illness, but it seems unlikely that the issue will impact his regular-season availability. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Rams.

Hodges returned to practice Sunday after being out due to a hamstring injury, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Hodges' ability to return to practice is good news for the 24-year-old. After spending the majority of 2022 on IR, the second-year tight end will continue working to earn a spot on the Commanders' 53-man roster.