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The Browns released Culp from the practice squad Tuesday.

Culp was cut from the practice squad after failing to get on the field for the Browns. The 26-year-old has appeared in 18 regular-season games during his career, totaling six grabs (seven targets) for 94 yards and one touchdown.

Ferguson (ankle), who is eligible to come off injured reserve next week, isn't expected to be ready at that time, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Ferguson, who was placed on injured reserve in advance of Week 4 action, will be eligible to return in Week 8 against the Chargers. However, it appears as though the tight end's return isn't imminent, with Schefter's report suggesting that Ferguson's recovery "will take some time." In his absence, Tyler Higbee profiles as the Rams' main pass-catching TE, with Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen also mixing in.

The Bengals have signed Kattus to their practice squad.

Kattus had been waived by the Bengals on Aug. 30, but the 6-foot-4, 247-pounder is now back with the team after not catching on elsewhere since then. In the process, the Kentucky product will provide added tight end depth behind Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All and Jack Endries.

Okonkwo brought in all seven targets for 69 yards in the Commanders' 23-17 loss to the 49ers on Monday night.

The athletic tight end set the pace for the Commanders in receptions and receiving yards while also sharing the team lead in targets. It was Okonkwo's most productive performance yet over his brief four-game Commanders tenure, and the Maryland product looks like he's hitting his stride after missing Weeks 2 and 3 due to a hamstring injury. Okonkwo will head into a Week 7 bye with a combined 11-129-0 line on 13 targets over the last two games before returning to action at home against the Eagles on Sunday night, Nov. 1.

Kittle brought in five of eight targets for 69 yards and a touchdown in the 49ers' 23-17 win over the Commanders on Monday night.

Kittle was one of Brock Purdy's most effective targets on the night, finishing with the 49ers' second-highest reception, receiving yardage and target totals. The athletic tight end was also on the other end of Brock Purdy's one touchdown pass, recording an 11-yard scoring grab to cap off the opening possession of the night. Kittle has at least four receptions in five consecutive games and Monday night's receiving yardage total or higher in four of his first six contests of the season, affording him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.

Helm was on the field for 33 of 46 offensive snaps (71.7 percent) but didn't show up on the box score otherwise during the Titans' 26-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Helm has seen his role on offense steadily decline since his four-catch performance in Week 1 against the Jets. He's been held without a catch in each of his last two games and has seen only two targets from Cam Ward over the Titans' last three games. Tennessee's offense is one of the worst units in the league this season, and it's hard to put much stock into any of the position players outside of rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate and, to a lesser extent, veteran running back Tony Pollard. The Titans will head back home for Week 7 against the Browns on Oct. 25,

Taylor caught four of six targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Patriots.

Taylor put together his best performance of the year, setting new season highs in catches, yards and targets. The tight end has now caught nine of 12 targets for 55 yards over four games this season. With rookie Kenyon Sadiq also heavily involved at tight end, Taylor's upside will continue to be hard to gauge moving forward.

Kolar caught three of six targets for 20 yards during the Chargers' 22-6 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Kolar finished fifth on the Chargers in receiving yards, but he was also second on the team in both catches and targets behind KeAndre Lambert-Smith (five catches on nine targets for 32 yards). Kolar has a 6-57-10 receiving line in his two outings since returning from a two-game absence due to a fractured forearm, but he's stuck in a Chargers offense that is one of the worst units in the league this season. The Chargers will look to regroup during the Week 7 bye before facing the Rams in Week 8 on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Gray caught all three of his targets for 53 yards during the Chiefs' 22-6 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Gray's third and final catch of Sunday's game was for 31 yards early in the third quarter. It was the fourth time in six-year NFL career that he surpassed 50 receiving yards in a game, with the other three instances taking place in 2024. Gray's 39 offensive snaps were one shy of Travis Kelce, though the latter was nursing a right ankle injury during Sunday's game, and that health concern will be worth monitoring ahead of the Chiefs' Week 7 road tilt against the Seahawks on Oct. 25.

Boerkircher caught both of his targets for eight yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Texans.

Boerkircher was able to find paydirt for the first time in his NFL career, reeling in a one-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the fourth quarter. The 25-year-old has now caught six of eight targets for 52 yards and a touchdown over six contests to open the regular season.