NFL Player News
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Julian Hill TE | MIA
Dolphins' Julian Hill: Unable to secure only target
Hill could not secure his only target during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.
Hill's 56 percent snap share was the highest of any of Miami's tight ends, but he mostly contributed as a blocker. Darren Waller saw more involvement in the passing game and led Miami with 47 receiving yards on just two catches. Meanwhile, No. 3 tight end Greg Dulcich was also more involved than Hill as a receiver, securing both of his targets for 24 yards. Hill will likely reprise a similar level of involvement in Week 14 versus the Jets.
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Theo Johnson TE | NYG
Giants' Theo Johnson: Matches previous high in targets
Johnson had three receptions (on eight targets) for 29 yards in Monday's 33-15 loss to the Patriots.
Johnson matched his previous single-game high in targets (eight) set back in Week 10 against the Bears, but the large volume didn't translate into proportional production this time around. The 24-year-old was New York's fourth-leading receiver despite tying Wan'Dale Robinson for the most looks from Jaxson Dart on Monday Night Football. Johnson has still been a pleasant surprise in fantasy this season by generating a 42-456-5 receiving line across 13 games while catching passes from three different quarterbacks. The Penn State product has carved out a significant role on offense and should maintain steady value when the Giants return from the upcoming bye week to host the Commanders in Week 15.
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Greg Dulcich TE | MIA
Dolphins' Greg Dulcich: Targeted twice with Waller back
Dulcich secured both of his targets for 24 yards during Sundays' 21-17 win over the Saints.
Dulcich saw his workload diminish to 36 percent of offensive snaps with Darren Waller back from IR. He had played around 50 percent of offensive snaps in each of Miami's two games prior to the team's Week 12 bye. Waller played only 46 percent of offensive snaps in his first game back from a pectoral injury, and he could see his involvement ramp up as early as Week 14 against the Jets, to Dulcich's further detriment.
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Hunter Henry TE | NE
Patriots' Hunter Henry: Leads pass catchers in win
Henry brought in four of six targets for 73 yards in the Patriots' 33-15 win over the Giants on Monday night.
Henry co-led the Patriots in receptions while setting the pace in receiving yards and targets on the night. The veteran tight end also tied with running back Rhamondre Stevenson for the longest reception of the night (36 yards), and Henry now has 187 receiving yards and a touchdown on 11 catches over the last two games. Henry has flashed excellent chemistry with Drake Maye throughout the season, and the duo should remain busy in a Week 15 home showdown against the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 14 following a Week 14 bye.
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Keleki Latu TE | BUF
Keleki Latu: Returns to practice squad
Latu reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Latu was elevated to the Bills' active roster for Sunday's game against the Steelers due to the absence of Dalton Kincaid (hamstring), though the former played just four of 74 offensive snaps. It was the third time Latu was elevated from the practice squad, which means he would have to be signed to Buffalo's active roster in order to continue to play for the team this season.
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Pharaoh Brown TE | ARI
Pharaoh Brown: Placed back on practice squad
The Cardinals reverted Brown to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Brown got his third straight elevation ahead of Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay and played seven of Arizona's 61 offensive snaps along with seven snaps on special teams. He didn't get any targets, which was also the case in his first two appearances this season. Since Brown has been elevated the maximum three times, he'll need to be signed to the active roster in order to suit up again with the Cardinals during the regular season.
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Hayden Rucci TE | DET
Lions' Hayden Rucci: Claimed by Detroit
Rucci was claimed off waivers by the Lions on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Rucci was cut loose by the Dolphins on Saturday, but he's quickly found a new home with the Lions. The 24-year-old will provide the team with some much-needed depth at tight end with Sam LaPorta (back) done for the regular season and Brock Wright (neck) potentially set for a prolonged absence. Rucci has failed to garner a target while playing 39 offensive snaps over four contests with Miami this year.
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Shane Zylstra TE | DET
Lions' Shane Zylstra: Limited practice Monday
Zylstra (knee) was a limited participant at practice Monday.
Zylstra had his 21-day practice window opened Monday after spending the last two months on injured reserve with what previously was labeled an ankle injury, but the Lions' first Week 14 practice report has him tagged with a knee injury. Irrespective of the issue, the tight end is likely a long shot to play in Thursday night's matchup with the Cowboys, but with Brock Wright (neck) potentially set to miss extended time, Zylstra will provide the team with some much-needed depth once activated from IR.
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Quintin Morris TE | JAC
Jaguars' Quintin Morris: Catches one pass
Morris caught one of two targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 25-3 win against the Titans.
The 26-year-old played just 12 offensive snaps, but it's notable he was active over Hunter Long, who was inactive despite returning as a full practice participant next week. Morris doesn't have any fantasy viability as a reserve tight end for Jacksonville, especially with Brenton Strange now back from his hip injury.
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Brock Wright TE | DET
Lions' Brock Wright: Remains DNP on Monday
Wright (neck) did not practice Monday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Wright missed last Thursday's loss to the Packers, and it sounds like he could miss an extended period of time due to a tracheal injury. With both Sam LaPorta (back) and Wright sidelined against Green Bay, Ross Dwelley played 75 percent of the snaps, while Anthony Firkser was in on 24 percent of the downs. Neither made an impact in the box score, combining for a 2-7-0 line on four targets.