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The Lions add another veteran TE to the roster

The Lions add another veteran TE to the roster by signing Sean McKeon, a free agent who was last with the Cowboys

One week after signing tryout player Parker Hesse, the Lions aren’t done adding depth to the tight end position. It was announced the the Lions signed tight end Sean McKeon.

To offset this move, the Lions waived tight end Isaac Rex. It was a short stint with the Lions for Rex. He was an undrafted free agent out of BYU from the 2024 NFL Draft.

As for McKeon, he’s entering his fifth season in the NFL. He was undrafted in 2020 out of Michigan and signed with the Dallas Cowboys. For the last four seasons, he’s played for the Cowboys. Throughout his career, he’s played in 45 games while recording 6 receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown.

For the Cowboys offense, he was listed as a backup and primarily was used as a blocker and special teams player. Over his career, he’s played 570 snaps on special teams and last season, he received a 79.2 pass blocking grade, per PFF. Last season, McKeon spent the final 6 games on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.

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Lions fans should be familiar with McKeon as he spent four seasons at Michigan. This season, the Lions are expected to carry four tight ends on their roster as Shane Zylstra and James Mitchell return from injury. As of now, here’s what the Lions depth chart looks like at tight end:

  • Sam LaPorta (starter)
  • Brock Wright
  • James Mitchell
  • Shane Zylstra
  • Parker Hesse
  • Sean McKeon

It’ll be an uphill climb for McKeon to make the Lions 53-man roster. But anything can happen during training camp and the preseason. After all, this move creates competition and that’s exactly what the Lions want with their roster.

 

Lions sign veteran TE Parker Hesse after rookie minicamp tryout

Lions sign veteran TE Parker Hesse after rookie minicamp tryout

There is another addition to the Detroit Lions tight end room. After a rookie minicamp tryout, the Lions have signed Parker Hesse to a contract. The team announced the signing on Monday morning, with no contractual terms revealed.

Hesse was one of the veterans working in the weekend rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. The 28-year-old spent the 2023 season on the Atlanta Falcons practice squad and was active for three games. He started seven games and played in all 17 for the Falcons in 2022, catching nine passes for 89 yards.

Lions fans might remember Hesse catching a touchdown pass from Desmond Ridder in a preseason game against Detroit in Ford Field back in 2022.

The 6-foot-3, 251-pound Hesse played college football at Iowa, but was not a tight end. Like former Lions OT Matt Nelson, Hesse was a defensive lineman for the Hawkeyes. He switched to the offensive side of the ball as an undrafted rookie in Tennesee Titans training camp back in 2019.

 

Falcons elevate LB Milo Eifler, TE Parker Hesse for Week 13

The Falcons elevated TE Parker Hesse and LB Milo Eifler from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Jets

The Atlanta Falcons have announced their practice squad elevations for this weekend’s matchup against the New York Jets. Linebacker Milo Eifler and tight end Parker Hesse will join the team’s 53-man roster in Week 13.

This will be Eifler’s first elevation since signing with the practice squad. Hesse has already been elevated for two other games this season, including the team’s Week 12 win over the Saints.

The Falcons are relatively healthy heading into Sunday’s game. Wide receiver Mack Hollins and cornerback Mike Hughes were listed as questionable on the team’s Friday injury report.

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Falcons activate TE Parker Hesse from practice squad IR

The Falcons activated TE Parker Hesse from the practice squad injured reserve list on Monday

The Atlanta Falcons activated tight end Parker Hesse from the practice squad injured reserve list, team reporter Terrin Waack reported on Monday afternoon.

Hesse will replace running back Jacob Saylors’ on the 16-man practice squad while Saylors is headed to the practice squad injured reserve list.

Head coach Arthur Smith named Desmond Ridder the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. Ridder was benched during Week 8 but now returns to the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.

Check out the Falcons’ updated 53-man roster and 16-man practice squad heading into Week 12.

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Falcons re-sign tight end Parker Hesse

The #Falcons have re-signed exclusive rights free agent TE Parker Hesse

The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed exclusive rights free agent Parker Hesse, the team announced via Twitter on Thursday evening. The 27-year-old tight end was active for all 17 games last season, finishing with nine catches for 89 receiving yards.

Hesse played 62 percent of the team’s offensive snaps. While primarily used as a blocking specialist, Hesse got extra playing time following Kyle Pitts’ injury.

Atlanta signed long snapper Liam McCullough on Wednesday.

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Marcus Mariota complete fourth-down pass after falling

Marcus Mariota fell, got up and managed to complete a pass for a first down

The Atlanta Falcons were already down 14-0 to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Sofi.

Faced with a fourth-and-inches in the second quarter near the LA 10, Arthur Smith decided to go for it.

Disaster appeared to strike as Marcus Mariota falls while rolling out.

The veteran quarterback somehow manages to get up and throw a pass to Parker Hesse for 5 yards and a first down.

Falcons camp highlights: Parker Hesse’s catch impresses A.J. Terrell

Parker Hesse signed with the Falcons as a free agent after spending last season on the Titans’ practice squad.

The Atlanta Falcons got some bad news today when tight end Jaeden Graham was placed on the injured reserve list. Luckily, the team stocked up at the tight end position over the offseason and already another player is stepping up.

Parker Hesse signed with the Falcons as a free agent after spending last season on the Titans’ practice squad. On Thursday, Hesse made an impressive contested catch in the face of a defender. Check it out below and watch for A.J. Terrell’s priceless reaction from the sideline, courtesy of the team’s Twitter account.

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Falcons sign TE Parker Hesse and guard Sam Jones

The Falcons added two players to their roster on Thursday evening, signing tight end Parker Hesse and offensive lineman Sam Jones.

The Atlanta Falcons have added two new players to the roster, signing tight end Parker Hesse and offensive guard Sam Jones, the team announced on Thursday evening.

 

Hesse, 25, was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad as an undrafted free agent in 2019 — the same year Arthur Smith took over as the team’s offensive coordinator. A former defensive end at the University of Iowa, the 6-foot-3, 260-pound Hesse should provide depth for the Falcons as a blocking tight end.

Jones, 25, is an athletic guard and former sixth-round pick of the Denver Broncos in 2018. He was released by the Colts on Wednesday, and while he’s yet to make an NFL start, he has upside in a zone scheme like the one Smith will run in Atlanta.

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Tennessee Titans waive 3 players in Monday roster moves

The Titans made a trio of minor moves on Monday.

The Tennessee Titans made three roster moves on Monday, waiving tight end Parker Hesse, long snapper Matt Orzech and defensive end Nate Orchard, all of whom spent time with the team either on the practice squad or active roster during the 2020 campaign.

Orzech was originally signed off the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad last season as an insurance policy at long snapper.

Orchard was signed by Tennessee in January to provide some depth on the practice squad. While he didn’t see any action in Nashville, Orchard did see three games with Washington earlier in the season.

Hesse was one of several tight ends on Tennessee’s current roster and figured to have a chance to compete for a spot on the 53-man squad but was always a long shot to due his limitations in the passing game.

All three players figured to be long shots to make the roster, so none of these moves are particularly surprising.

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