Overview
- The Saturday transaction triggers a minimum four-game absence under NFL IR rules, making Week 15 the earliest return.
- He was already ruled out for Sunday night at Philadelphia and will also miss home games against the Giants, Packers and Cowboys.
- The tight end did not practice this week after a back injury sustained in the Week 10 win over Washington.
- He is Jared Goff’s second-leading target with 40 receptions for 466 yards and three touchdowns this season.
- Brock Wright and Ross Dwelley top the depth chart at tight end, as Detroit also released DL Pat O’Connor, signed OL Michael Niese and elevated WRs Tom Kennedy and Jackson Meeks.