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Mallory caught two of six passes for 20 yards during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Titans.

Mallory was cleared to make his 2026 debut Sunday after missing the Colts first five games of the regular season due to a thumb injury that was severe enough for him to go on injured reserve. Although he didn't put up eye-popping stats, he led all Colts tight ends with 43 offensive snaps and finished third on the team in targets behind Keenan Allen (11) and Josh Downs (eight). Mallory's playing time would likely decrease if Tyler Warren (groin) was cleared to return for Week 7 against the Vikings on Oct. 25.

Alie-Cox caught his only target for a one-yard touchdown during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Titans.

Alie-Cox made the most of his catch Sunday, connecting with quarterback Daniel Jones for a one-yard score in the first quarter. The touchdown was the tight end's first of the year, and he has now reeled in all four of his targets for 31 yards and a score over six games so far this season.

Higgins caught all three of his targets for 28 yards during the Cardinals' 18-16 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Higgins has caught exactly three passes in three of his last four games, and over that span, he has an 11-124-1 receiving line on 11 targets. Trey McBride is the focal point of the Cardinals' offense, but Higgins has been on the field for at least 40 percent of the team's offensive snaps in three games this season. The Cardinals will stay home for Week 7 against the Broncos, whose defense has given up 329 receiving yards to opposing tight ends this season, which ranks 21st in the NFL.

Knox caught his only target for no gain during Sunday's 33-30 win at Las Vegas.

He again played about as many snaps at tight end Sunday (47) as did starter Dalton Kincaid (49), but Knox continued to function mostly as a blocker. He has yet to draw more than three targets in a game this season, and he'll probably remain on the periphery of the passing offense as long as Kincaid is still available.

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,