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Kelce was listed as a limited practice participant Tuesday after head coach Andy Reid revealed that the tight end exited the session early after hyperextending his knee.

Reid didn't elaborate much further on the severity of Kelce's injury but did note that the eight-time Pro Bowler's availability for Thursday's season opener versus the Lions is now uncertain. Per Adam Teicher of ESPN.com, teammate Skyy Moore -- who was running a route when Kelce suffered the injury -- noted the tight end was able to walk off the field without any assistance from the training staff. While Moore's comments offer some reassurance about Kelce's health, Kansas City won't know the full scope of his injury until after he's sent in for further testing. If he's sidelined for Week 1 and any additional games to follow, Noah Gray would be the next man up to start and serve as Kansas City's top pass-catching tight end. Kelce sat out one game in 2021 while in the COVID-19 protocols and missed games for rest purposes in Weeks 17 of the 2017 and 2020 seasons, but he hasn't been sidelined for injury-related reasons since 2013, his first year in the league.

Gentry signed with the Bengals' practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The 2019 fifth-round pick re-signed with Pittsburgh in late March before missing the 53-man roster one week ago. Throughout his four-year career in Pittsburgh, Gentry appeared in 40 games and tallied 303 yards on 39 receptions.

Kelce suffered a hyperextended knee at Tuesday's practice, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Kelce's injury comes just days before Thursday's regular-season opener against the Lions and clouds his status for the contest. Coach Andy Reid called Kelce uncertain for Thursday's game, but he said Kansas City's training staff would continue to monitor his health, per Nate Taylor of The Athletic. Noah Gray would likely step up as the team's top tight end if Kelce were to miss any time, but there's no easy replacement for Patrick Mahomes' favorite target. Top wideouts Kadarius Toney (knee), Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore would likely see bumps in target share if Kelce can't go.

The Saints list Hill (oblique) as their No. 3 quarterback -- and not as a tight end -- on their unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday's season opener versus the Titans.

Hill had been listed as a tight end during the 2022 season and throughout the summer, but the Saints flipped his position designation to quarterback Monday in a move that head coach Dennis Allen characterized as "more of a clerical thing," per John Sigler of USA Today. The positional change probably won't dramatically affect how the Saints choose to use Hill; Allen pointed out Monday that despite being listed as a tight end last season, the 33-year-old still saw more than half of his snaps as a quarterback and ended up taking 96 carries and attempting 19 passes while drawing only 13 targets as a receiver. However, the change could have more of an impact on Hill's fantasy outlook depending on how site providers choose to designate him. If still listed as a tight end, he would have some utility in deeper leagues with multiple flex spots, given the uncommon rushing production he offers relative to other tight ends. Moreover, with top back Alvin Kamara serving a three-game suspension to begin the season, Hill could end up factoring even more prominently than usual in the Saints' ground attack in Weeks 1 through 3.

New Orleans signed Hudson to its practice squad Monday.

With four tight ends already on the active roster, it's unlikely Hudson is elevated for game action any time soon. He last saw the field during the regular season back in 2021.

New England signed Brown to its 53-man roster Monday.

Brown joins Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki on the Patriots' tight end depth chart ahead of Week 1 versus Philadelphia. As the latter is recovering from an AC joint injury, Brown could see an increased workload in Week 1.

Andrews (undisclosed) is scheduled to return to practice Wednesday, with coach John Harbaugh saying Monday that he's still in "don't push the panic button" mode, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

A return to practice would put Andrews right on track for the season opener Sunday against Houston, while another absence Wednesday would warrant skepticism about Harbaugh's persistent optimism. The coach has repeatedly downplayed the injury and said he expects Andrews back in practice this week, though the tight end has been sidelined for nearly two weeks after another missed practice Monday. All eyes will be on Andrews' status Wednesday when the Ravens release their first official injury report of the 2023 season.

Kittle (undisclosed) is working off to the side during Monday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Kittle had an adductor strain in mid-August and was determined to need more rest after making a brief appearance in the 49ers' final preseason game. Coach Kyle Shanahan said last week that he expected the tight end to resume practicing this week, with a return to individual work Monday marking a step in the right direction. The team won't post an official injury report until Wednesday, four days before the 49ers start their season in Pittsburgh against a star-studded Steelers defense.

Andrews (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Coach John Harbaugh downplayed Andrews' unspecified injury last week and said he was sure the tight end would be ready for Baltimore's season opener against Houston. While that may still be the case, another missed practice is cause for concern at least temporarily. If Andrews doesn't recover as quickly as the Ravens expected, they've got a capable replacement in second-year pro Isaiah Likely.

Daniels signed with the Lions' practice squad Friday.

The veteran tight end was released by Detroit on Tuesday but has since agreed to join the team's practice squad. Daniels has played six years in the NFL, with his most recent game action coming in 2021. He's recorded 133 receiving yards on 13 catches with one touchdown throughout his career.