Fantasy Player Profile
vs. NYJ: #3 vs opposing TE - 9.60 FPA
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | PHI, | - | - | 32 | - | - | 5.20 |
| 9 | WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @MIA, | - | - | 6 | - | - | 1.60 |
| 12 | DEN, | - | - | 14 | - | - | 2.40 |
| 13 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @PIT, | - | - | 14 | 1 | - | 8.40 |
| 16 | @NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | NYJ, | - | - | 5 | - | - | 1.50 |
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Has contract restructured
Kroft and the Bills have come to a mutual agreement to restructure his contract, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Kroft's salary for 2020 is now $4 million with $3.4 million in full guarantees, and he'll become a free agent in 2021 rather than 2022. Shortening the length of his contract by a year while adding guarantees serves as a hint that Kroft, who logged just six catches for 71 yards and a touchdown during his injury-plagued 2019 campaign, will utilize the 2020 season as a "prove-it" audition. He stands to spend the offseason competing for Buffalo's top tight end spot with Dawson Knox.
Published: Thu, Mar 12 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Injury-plagued season
Kroft finished his first season with the Bills with just six catches on 14 targets for 71 yards and one touchdown over 11 regular-season games.
Analysis: Kroft suffered a broken foot in his very first practice with the Bills, then added an ankle injury on top of it as he was close to a return to action. He ended up playing the last 11 games plus the playoff loss, but by then he'd lost any chance to feel comfortable in the offense with everyone else long up to speed. Kroft went over 14 receiving yards just once and had zero or one catches in 11 of his 12 games played, counting the postseason. With rookies Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney coming…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 26 at 3:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Catchless in loss to Pats
Kroft was unable to haul in his lone target of Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Sunday's production could have been quite different as Josh Allen targeted him near the Patriots' goal line just before halftime. The two couldn't link up and Allen looked to Dion Dawkins on a trick play on the next snap. Kroft has been targeted multiple times in just one game this season and three of his 10 have been in the red zone. He hasn't produced much, but he may get a slight uptick in usage Sunday against the Jets, as the Bills are locked in as the AFC's fifth seed win, lose or draw.
Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 9:54pm by Rotowire.com
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First TD since 2017
Kroft caught his only target for a 14-yard touchdown during Sunday's win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Kroft certainly picks his spots for Bills fans, as his last two touchdowns came with the Bengals in 2017 in an upset win at Baltimore that allowed the Bills to sneak into the playoffs. Sunday against the Steelers, his TD provided the winning points in a win that pushed the 2019 Bills into the postseason. That's about the extent of it for Kroft. While he may be a nice red-zone threat now that he finally seems healthy, he's caught more than one pass or seen more than 50 percent of the offensive…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 9:40am by Rotowire.com
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Catchless in loss
Kroft was unable to bring in his only target during Sunday's 24-17 loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: Kroft has now been held catchless in back-to-back weeks. The veteran tight end had his lone multi-target game of the season in Week 8 and has since seen all of three targets resulting in only 20 yards, in large part due to the emergence of rookie Dawson Knox. Kroft will be challenged to do much better down the stretch as the Bills wrap up with teams that are all average or better against the pass, starting Sunday against the Steelers fifth-ranked pass defense.
Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 9:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Back seat to Knox
Kroft caught his only target for 14 yards during Sunday's win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Fellow tight end Dawson Knox wasn't involved much in the passing game either (two catches, 11 yards), but the disparity was there once again in snap count, with Kroft seeing 31 percent of the offensive snaps to Knox's 78 percent. Kroft's season was mostly washed away due to injury, and with Knox playing so well as a rookie, the former is simply not of much value to fantasy teams for what remains of the season.
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 9:10am by Rotowire.com
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Snags one pass in win
Kroft caught his lone target for a six-yard gain during Sunday's 37-20 win over Miami.
Analysis: Sunday's grab snapped a two-game catchless streak for Kroft and represented his first red-zone target of the season. The Rutgers product isn't lacking for time on the field, picking up at least 24 offensive snaps in four of the five games in which he's played this season, but he just seems to be an afterthought in the passing attack, seeing multiple targets in only one game. Josh Allen should have plenty of better options Sunday and so should you, especially with Kroft facing Denver's…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Shut out of passing game
Kroft was not targeted in Sunday's loss to the Browns, though he was on the field for 43 percent of the offensive snaps.
Analysis: Kroft appears to finally be over his foot and ankle issues, yet that doesn't mean he's fantasy worthy, as he's taken a back seat to rookie Dawson Knox, who seems to be a more athletic receiver than Kroft and has been working with the offense for months while the free-agent signee was rehabilitating moderately severe injuries. Knox saw 58 percent of the offensive snaps Sunday and caught four balls for 55 yards on six targets. Kroft can't really be considered the starter at this stage any longer.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
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Shut out in Week 9
Kroft failed to catch his only target in Buffalo's Week 9 win over Washington.
Analysis: Kroft has been back on the field for three games since finally overcoming foot and ankle injuries, but he's only hauled in two passes total over those appearances. Moreover, he saw the field for only 26 percent of the offensive snaps in what was a close game for much of the afternoon, while rookie Dawson Knox was out there for 76 percent of the offense's plays. While Kroft may end up being a key part of the Bills' playoff push as he gets his sea legs back, he can be safely ignored in most…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 10:45pm by Rotowire.com
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First catches of season
Kroft caught two balls on four targets for 32 yards during Sunday's loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Both of Kroft's catches went for first downs on a nasty, windy day that made it tough for even the strong-armed Josh Allen and Carson Wentz to throw the ball. Kroft was on the field for 58 percent of the offensive plays, while rookie Dawson Knox saw 45 percent, blocker Lee Smith 32 percent, and Tommy Sweeney was inactive. Kroft didn't get a single target in his first game of the season last week, so the modest Week 8 production represents improved involvement in the offense. Still, this isn't…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 28 at 7:33am by Rotowire.com
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Ready for action
Kroft (ankle) will play Sunday against the Dolphins, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Kroft is finally ready to return after healing from a broken foot and then more recently a nasty ankle injury. Even though Kroft is the starter, we expect his role will expand relatively slowly, with rookies Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney playing well and being far ahead of Kroft in terms of game shape.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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Appears ready for team debut
Kroft (ankle) practiced fully Friday for the third straight day and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Analysis: After missing the first five games, it looks like the Bills will finally get their starting tight end back, but with so much time missed there's a good chance he'll start out by sharing time as a receiving option with rookies Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney, both of whom have been effective in Kroft's absence.
Published: Fri, Oct 18 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Full practice again
Kroft (ankle) practiced on a full basis for the second straight day Thursday.
Analysis: It looks like the Bills' big free-agent signee is finally ready to make his team debut this week against the Dolphins. If that does come to fruition, we still have no idea what type of workload Kroft is ready for, so the main immediate fantasy implication is that he'll start cluttering up the targets for rookies Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney.
Published: Thu, Oct 17 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing without limitations
Kroft (ankle) is practicing fully Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Coming out of a bye week, Kroft appears ready to make his Bills debut Sunday against the Dolphins. He recovered from offseason foot surgery in time for Week 3, but then sprained the ankle on his other leg during practice. With rookie tight end Dawson Knox making a strong impression, it isn't quite clear how Kroft will fit in with the Buffalo passing attack, though a three-year, $18.75 million contract suggests the veteran will at least get some snaps.
Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Officially out Week 5
Kroft (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: Kroft's continued absence comes as little surprise after he was unable to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday. The veteran should benefit from a Week 6 bye, leaving the door open for him to potentially make his season debut Oct. 20 versus Miami.
Published: Fri, Oct 4 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined for another practice
Kroft (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Kroft's inactive statuses for the Bills' first two games was attributed to a broken right foot, but it's a balky left ankle that has forced absences the past two weeks. His inability to resume practicing Wednesday or Thursday suggests Kroft is trending toward sitting out again Sunday in Tennessee, clearing the way for rookie Dawson Knox to see the majority of the snaps at tight end.
Published: Thu, Oct 3 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing
Kroft (ankle) was unable to practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Kroft was just about ready to return from a broken foot a few weeks ago, but he then suffered an unrelated ankle injury and hasn't practiced since. It seems unlikely he'll return for Sunday's game in Tennessee, especially with rookie Dawson Knox playing so well and the team having a bye in Week 6 for Kroft to continue healing.
Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Sheds walking boot
Kroft (ankle) has shed his walking boot, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Kroft was unable to practice leading up to Sunday's loss to the Patriots, but this nugget offers hope that the tight end can get some on-field work in prior to the Bills' Week 5 tilt against the Titans.
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially out for Week 4
Kroft (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: This was inevitable after Kroft missed an entire week of practices. Dawson Knox will maintain the starting role for another week, while Kroft will set his sights on trying to practice ahead of the Bills' Week 5 matchup vs. the Titans.
Published: Fri, Sep 27 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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Absent again Friday
Kroft (ankle) is not practicing again Friday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: That means the starting tight end will miss the entire week of practices after injuring his ankle last week while on the precipice of returning from a broken foot. Kroft is almost a certainty to be listed as out for Week 4 vs. the Patriots.
Published: Fri, Sep 27 at 8:31am by Rotowire.com
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Misses another practice
Kroft (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Kroft is looking pretty iffy for Sunday's game against the Patriots and if he's unable to play this weekend, fellow tight end Dawson Knox would be in line to continue to see added opportunities in the Bills' passing offense in Week 4.
Published: Thu, Sep 26 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Starts week with absence
Kroft (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kroft was gearing up to return from a broken right foot last week, only to sprain his left ankle during Thursday's practice. He was spotted with a walking boot Sunday, and his continued absence from practice suggests he could miss another game Week 4 against New England.
Published: Wed, Sep 25 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Sports walking boot
Kroft (left ankle) was spotted with a walking boot Sunday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Kroft, who had been bouncing back from a broken foot, injured his left ankle during Thursday's practice session, which clouds his status for next Sunday's game against the Patriots. In Kroft's absence, fellow tight end Dawson Knox hauled in three of his four targets for 67 yards and a TD in the Bills' 21-17 Week 3 triumph over the Bengals.
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Season debut pushed back
Kroft (left ankle) will not play this week against the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Rapoport's source says the new injury -- Kroft is also recovering from a broken right foot -- is not long term in nature and he'll have a chance to make his Bills debut against the Patriots next week. But he'll miss an opportunity to play against his former team in Week 3, likely a bummer for the tight end after he's been working diligently to recover from the foot injury.
Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 9:53am by Rotowire.com
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Season debut in doubt
Kroft, who's coming back from a broken foot, is not practicing Friday after injuring his left ankle during Thursday's session, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Kroft was trending toward making his Bills debut, but that's probably not going to happen until at least Week 4. The only slight positive is that the new injury is his left ankle, while the broken foot was the right side. Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney should get a few extra looks this week against the Bengals, though neither rookie is getting enough target volume to be a fantasy option in a non-bye weekend.
Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 8:35am by Rotowire.com
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Injures ankle
Kroft suffered a left ankle injury at Thursday's practice, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: After missing the first two games of the season while recovering from a broken right foot, Kroft looked poised to make his season debut Sunday versus Cincinnati following his full participation in practice Wednesday. While it's fortunate that Kroft's setback Thursday wasn't to his right leg, the injury nonetheless clouds his availability for Week 3. Dawson Knox would continue to act as the Bills' top pass-catching tight end if Kroft is forced to miss another contest.
Published: Thu, Sep 19 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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Practicing fully
Kroft (foot) will practice without any limitations Wednesday, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The full participation hints at a return for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, following limited participation in every practice last week. Given the length of Kroft's absence, the Bills will need to monitor how he looks on the practice field before they clear him to play Week 3.
Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive in Week 2
Kroft (foot) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 tilt against the Giants.
Analysis: Kroft will thus have to wait until at least Week 3 to make his Bills debut, as he continues to recover from a broken foot suffered in OTAs back in May. A combination of Dawson Knox and Lee Smith should hold down tight end duties for the Bills again Sunday, although the fantasy upside of each remains modest.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable
After practicing in a limited fashion all week, Kroft (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Look for the tight end's Week 2 status to come down to a game-day call, but he's clearly progressing toward a return to action. "I'm itching to get back," Kroft noted of his potential return to the lineup. "I'm going to keep preparing like I'm up this week. We don't know if it's going to be this week or next week or beyond. But we're working." Even when Kroft does suit up, we'd expect him to be eased back into things, so a wait-and-see approach is in order for the team's offseason free-agent…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 10:57am by Rotowire.com
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Limited all week
Kroft (broken foot) practiced on a limited basis for the third straight day Friday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Coach Sean McDermott says he'll see how Kroft is doing Sunday before making a decision on the tight end's status, which makes it almost a sure thing Kroft will carry a questionable status when the team's official report gets released. Either way, you don't want to start him in fantasy until he's more up to speed and getting a full starter's volume.
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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Limited again
Kroft, recovering from a broken foot, was limited for the second straight practice Thursday.
Analysis: After missing most of the summer as well as the Week 1 victory against the Jets, Kroft is truly a 50-50 proposition this week as he continues to heal. Expect Sean McDermott to provide more clarity following the last practice of the week Friday.
Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Kroft (foot) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Though he was inactive for the Bills' Week 1 win over the Jets, Kroft was seen going through a workout on the field prior to the contest. That activity coupled with his involvement in Wednesday's session is an encouraging sign, but Kroft's availability for Sunday's game against the Giants is still up in the air. If Kroft remains out for another week, Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney would be next in line for targets at tight end.
Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts in pregame workout Sunday
Kroft (foot) put in a rigorous pregame workout before being deemed inactive for Sunday's 17-16 road win against the Jets, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: Prior to be being listed as doubtful for this contest, Kroft was listed as a limited participant on every Week 1 injury report. With news of Sunday's workout, he seems to be trending ever closer to his first appearance as a Bill, though he may have to work up to his presumed starter's workload.
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Kroft (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Given that Kroft is bouncing back from a broken foot, it's not surprising that the Bills are playing it safe with the tight end, who signed a three-year, $18.75 million contract with the team back in March. Once fully up to speed, Kroft figures to be a key member of the team's passing attack, but for now, Dawson Knox, Lee Smith and Tommy Sweeney profile as the Bills' top healthy options at the tight end position.
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Doubtful for Sunday
Kroft (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's road game against the Jets.
Analysis: Players listed in such a manner typically don't suit up on game day, but Kroft was tagged as a limited practice participant on every Week 1 report as he continues his recovery from a broken foot. His status may come down to a pregame workout in advance of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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Second straight limited designation
Although Buffalo didn't practice Thursday, Kroft (foot) is listed as limited on the team's required injury report submission, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Kroft's status is truly up in the air as he continues his recovery from a broken foot. You'll want to avoid him either way for the first couple of weeks of the season, as he's nowhere near being ready for a full snap count yet.
Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited
Kroft (foot) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Analysis: Chris Brown of the Bills' official site suggested earlier Wednesday that Kroft would be classified as a non-participant, but the tight end evidently did enough to earn a limited designation. That seemingly gives Kroft some hope of playing Sunday against the Jets, but even if he does, the 26-year-old would presumably be eased back into the mix with a light snap count.
Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Still working through injury
Kroft (foot) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Although the starting tight end avoided the regular season PUP list, his odds of playing Week 1 against the Jets appear slim. Even if he rallies over the next two practices, Kroft would be looking at a limited snap count at best.
Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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Going through individual drills
Kroft (foot) is running routes and catching passes Monday during individual drills, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Kroft's removal from the PUP list is a clear sign the Bills expect him to be ready for games soon, but Week 1 is a big ask for a player who suffered a broken foot in mid-May. The injury came with an estimated recovery timeline of 3-to-4 months, leaving Kroft with an uphill battle all along to be ready for the regular-season opener. He presumably needs to participate in team drills before he's cleared for a game. As such, the Bills may rely on Dawson Knox, Lee Smith and Tommy Sweeney at tight…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 2 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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Early season status unclear
Although Kroft (foot) was not placed on the Bills' PUP list to start the coming season, it's unclear when he'll make his first game appearance, Nate Mendelson of the team's official site reports. "I don't know which game he's going to come back yet, that's still undetermined," GM Brandon Beane noted.
Analysis: With Kroft on the mend, it remains to be seen how his practice participation level is classified leading up to Week 1. Given the lengthy layoff the tight end has endured, he's far from a lock to be made active for the Bills' season opener. Added clarity on that front could arrive as soon as Wednesday, upon the release of the team's first injury report of the season.
Published: Sun, Sep 1 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Off the PUP list
Kroft (foot) has been moved from the PUP list to the 53-man roster.
Analysis: Kroft has been in recovery mode since breaking his right foot in mid-May, but the Bills are confident enough with his health to elevate him before Week 1. He'll thus serve as the team's No. 1 tight end to kick off the 2019 campaign, though without any preseason action or much time at all with his new team, he could even be an inactive for a week or two until he gets up to speed, or at the very least given a limited play count.
Published: Sat, Aug 31 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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May avoid regular season PUP
General manager Brandon Beane started during Thursday's preseason telecast that he's hoping Kroft (broken foot) can make the Week 1 roster following a positive conversation with the team's medical staff, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Kroft hasn't played a single preseason snap with his new team, so even though he's the starter in name, it might be slow going even if he avoids the regular-season PUP. Still, this is positive news for a Bills tight end group that doesn't offer much experience elsewhere aside from blocking specialist Lee Smith.
Published: Fri, Aug 30 at 8:23am by Rotowire.com
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Status still in question
Kroft (broken foot) still has not been cleared to practice and could be put on the regular-season PUP list, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports. "I would say we continue to evaluate where he is in his progress," said coach Sean McDermott. "That's an almost daily conversation that Brandon and I have with (head athletic trainer) Nate (Breske) and our medical staff and how it affects the overall numbers as we get to that main cut down at this point."
Analysis: Kroft is still probably the Bills' top receiving threat at tight end, so the team will continue looking for signs he's getting better before moving him to a regular-season injury designation. The inseason PUP list would make him ineligible to return to practice or game action until Week 7 at the earliest.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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Out for third preseason game
Kroft (foot) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Lions, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Kroft is said to be making good progress from his broken foot, but he's starting to run out of time to make it back for Week 1 of the regular season. Already on the preseason PUP list, Kroft is a strong candidate to eventually move to the regular-season version of that list, which would prevent him from practicing or playing in the first six weeks.
Published: Wed, Aug 21 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Progress continues
Coach Sean McDermott said Kroft (foot) is "moving in the right direction," Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: There's still no timetable for Kroft's return from a broken foot, but there's growing optimism he can avoid a stint on the regular-season PUP list. If he remains on the PUP list for Week 1, the tight end would have to sit out the season's first six weeks.
Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 4:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Making progress
Kroft, who is on the Bills' preseason PUP list as he recovers from a broken foot suffered during OTAs in May, has shed his walking boot, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: Coach Doug McDermott said that while Kroft is "making positive progress," there's still no timetable for the tight end's return to practice. Shedding his walking boot is definitely a step in the right direction, but Kroft -- who signed with the Bills this offseason with the expectation of starting -- is no lock to be ready to play in Week 1. With fellow tight ends Dawson Knox and Jason Croom currently tending to hamstring injuries, the team's healthy options at the position are down to Lee…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 31 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Slow progress expected
Coach Sean McDermott said Thursday that Kroft, who was placed on the PUP list Monday due to a broken foot suffered during May's organized team activities, is "basically just out right now. He's making progress. He's done a great job this offseason getting himself to where he is right now."
Analysis: Kroft will almost certainly miss most or all of training camp, while the team will likely consider itself fortunate if he's even an option for Week 1. Kroft was acquired this offseason to be the starter, while it's a bit of a scramble behind him with a bunch of unproven players and blocker Lee Smith. The Bills may need to come out of camp with someone who can serve Kroft's role capably for a few weeks into the regular season, with third-round rookie Dawson Knox currently looking like a shaky…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 25 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Lands on PUP list
The Bills placed Kroft (foot) on their PUP list Monday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
Analysis: Kroft is nursing a broken right foot sustained during OTAs in May. His designation is no surprise, given that the 2015 third-round pick was initially given a recovery estimate of 3-4 months, and his status for Week 1 remains up in the air. As long as Kroft remains sidelined, more reps will be made available for rookie tight ends Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney.
Published: Mon, Jul 22 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses minicamp
Kroft's (foot) absence from minicamp freed up reps for rookies Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney, Nate Mendelson of the Bills' official website reports.
Analysis: Signed to a three-year, $18.75 million contract at the beginning of the offseason, Kroft re-broke his right foot at OTAs in May and subsequently was given a recovery estimate of 3-to-4 months. The timeline leaves him questionable for Week 1, potentially freeing up a starting job for Knox, Sweeney, Lee Smith or Jason Croom (hamstring).
Published: Fri, Jun 28 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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Out at least three months
Kroft (foot) will be sidelined for 3-to-4 months following surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The Bills announced Tuesday that Kroft suffered another broken right foot during OTAs on Monday and that the injury requires surgery. With this timetable, Kroft will likely miss all of training camp and potentially the start of the regular season. Additionally, Kroft is now at risk of starting the season on the PUP list, but Buffalo has some time before that decision has to be made. Should Kroft have to miss any time, Lee Smith, who signed a three-year, $9 contract with the Bills just over a…read more
Published: Tue, May 21 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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Needs surgery on broken foot
Kroft suffered a broken foot during OTAs on Monday and will require surgery, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
Analysis: It's a tough break for Kroft and the Bills, as the 2015 third-round pick of the Bengals is (or was) expected be the team's top tight end this season after signing a three-year, $18.75 million contract back in March. This will also be the second straight year that Kroft has to undergo foot surgery, as he was placed on injured reserve in November of 2018 after undergoing a season-ending procedure on a fracture right foot. More on Kroft's recovery timetable should be released following surgery.
Published: Tue, May 21 at 8:18am by Rotowire.com
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Joined by rookies in Buffalo
Kroft (foot) will be joined by 2019 draft picks Dawson Knox (No. 96 overall) and Tommy Sweeney (No. 228) at tight end, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: It's actually a pretty good outcome for Kroft, who signed a three-year, $18.75 million contract in March while rehabbing from season-ending foot surgery. The Bills can get out of the deal without much pain after one season, but they won't have an obvious replacement based on their 2019 draft picks. Knox finished his Ole Miss career with a 39-605-0 receiving line and was largely selected on the basis of workout numbers, while Sweeney's subpar speed caps his pass-catching upside. Jason Croom is…read more
Published: Mon, Apr 29 at 9:11am by Rotowire.com
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Signs with Bills
The Bills have agreed to terms with Kroft (foot), Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per the report, Kroft's deal is for three years and worth $18.75 million. The 26-year-old was limited to four catches for 36 yards in five games this past season, but considering the terms of the 2015 third-rounder's deal, the Bills are banking on Kroft recovering fully from the foot injury that derailed his fourth year with the Bengals. When Kroft played a full slate in 2017, he hauled in 42 passes for 404 yards and seven TDs. He'll now slot in as Buffalo's top pass-catching option at tight…read more
Published: Mon, Mar 11 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Done for season after surgery
Kroft underwent season-ending foot surgery Friday and will be placed on injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Kroft missed the Bengals' past four games due to a fractured right foot and had yet to resume practicing since suffering the injury. His limited progress prompted the Bengals to send him in for the procedure, making Kroft the team's fourth tight end to land on IR this season. Cincinnati signed linebacker Brandon Bell off its practice squad to take Kroft's spot on the 53-man roster.
Published: Fri, Nov 16 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined for Week 11
Kroft (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Kroft has yet to resume practicing since fracturing his right foot Oct. 7 against the Dolphins, so it comes as little surprise that he'll be sidelined for a fifth straight game. With Kroft out of the picture for another week, Matthew Lengel is expected to act as the top backup to starting tight end C.J. Uzomah, who has been handling the overwhelming share of the offensive snaps at the position for more than a month.
Published: Fri, Nov 16 at 10:14am by Rotowire.com
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Absent from practice
Kroft (foot) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Kroft hasn't been officially ruled out for Sunday's game in Baltimore, but with back-to-back absences at practice Wednesday and Thursday, it appears safe to conclude he won't be available this weekend. The 26-year-old has missed the Bengals' past four contests, allowing C.J. Uzomah to seize control of the starting tight end role following the season-ending injury to Tyler Eifert (ankle).
Published: Thu, Nov 15 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Wednesday
Kroft (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Kroft hasn't shown much sign of progress in his recovery from a fractured right foot and looks like a long shot for Sunday's game against the Ravens. If Kroft is sidelined for a fifth consecutive contest, C.J. Uzomah's standing as the Bengals' clear No. 1 tight end would remain unchallenged.
Published: Wed, Nov 14 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains out
Kroft (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: With Kroft still out and Tyler Eifert (ankle) on IR, C.J. Uzomah (clavicle) will continue to head the Bengals' tight end corps Week 10 and possibly beyond if Kroft's foot issue persists.
Published: Fri, Nov 9 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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Still wearing protective boot
Kroft (foot) is still wearing a protective boot, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kroft is recovering from a fractured right foot, and while the Bengals are optimistic he can return before the end of the season, it's safe to assume he won't be ready for Week 10 against the Saints. C.J. Uzomah figures to dominate snaps and targets at tight end.
Published: Mon, Nov 5 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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