On the starters' first snap of the preseason, Williams rolled out to his right from under center and hit rookie tight end Colston Loveland for an 8-yard gain. The very next play, Williams dropped back in the shotgun and delivered a 29-yard strike over the middle to veteran tight end Cole Kmet.

South Carolina sophomore tight end Michael Smith got seven starts as a true freshman last season. John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com explains how the freak athlete could emerge as a do it all player at his position in 2025 on Inside the Gamecocks The Morning Show during "Whittle on All Things" the segment.

While the tight ends will play a key role in the run game, Freeze emphasized the need for improved physicality and pad level. Although opponents may focus on Auburn's strong wide receiver corps, this could create opportunities for the tight ends in the passing game.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- One position group that should probably have more offseason intrigue for Michigan football is the tight ends room. After all, the Wolverines will be looking to replace the No. 10 overall pick in this year's NFL draft in Colston Loveland -- who has been a mainstay from late in the 2022 season through last year's 2024 campaign.

Broncos coach Sean Payton and Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon agreed before Saturday's game that they wouldn't play their starters.

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver John Metchie from the Houston Texans for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant, a person with knowledge of the trade said.

After some initial audio issues, Hinch, Benetti and former Lions offensive lineman T.J. Lang joked that it was Benetti's fault that, right when Hinch got on the broadcast, the Dolphins scored. And Hinch sarcastically agreed. "I blame Benetti for everything," Hinch said.

A little over a month after announcing his decision to come out of retirement, the Miami Dolphins have activated tight end Darren Waller off the PUP list.