Blake Whiteheart - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Heads for free agency Whiteheart caught six of nine targets for 51 yards and a touchdown over 11 games for Cleveland in 2024.

Impact Whiteheart was regularly on the active roster late in the season but was not a key component even when Jameis Winston was slinging the ball 40 times per game. The tight end enters free agency but could return to the Browns, who have hinted at a return to head coach Kevin Stefanski's previous offensive scheme, which featured multiple tight-end sets.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Clear to play in season finale Whiteheart (knee) is not among Cleveland's inactives for Saturday's Week 18 matchup against Baltimore.

Impact Whiteheart carried a questionable tag heading into Saturday due to a knee issue, but he's been given the green light to suit up. The second-year tight end has served as the Browns' No. 3 tight end most of the campaign, but he could be in line for a bigger role with David Njoku (knee) placed on IR on Friday. Jordan Akins is set to start in Njoku's stead Saturday, and Whiteheart should slot in behind Akins on the depth chart.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Whiteheart (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's regular-season finale against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Whiteheart was limited in practice all week due to a knee injury he likely picked up during the Browns' Week 17 loss to the Dolphins. With David Njoku (knee) ruled out for Saturday's game, Whiteheart would (if healthy) have the chance to serve as the backup tight end behind Jordan Akins, otherwise Brenden Bates would climb up to the No. 2 role.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Tuesday with knee issue Whiteheart was a limited practice participant Tuesday due to a knee injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Whiteheart logged a season-high 31 offensive snaps Sunday versus Miami and appears to have picked up a knee injury. His increased opportunity came as a result of starting tight end David Njoku missing the contest due to a knee issue of his own. Njoku didn't practice Tuesday, leaving Jordan Akins and Brenden Bates as the two Browns tight ends not currently dealing with an injury.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to active roster The Browns signed Whiteheart to their active roster Saturday.

Impact Whiteheart was on the active roster early in the season before getting waived Oct. 8. He subsequently signed with the team's practice squad and was elevated for last Thursday's Week 12 win over Pittsburgh before reverting back to the practice squad. Whiteheart is now back on the active roster, with fellow tight end Geoff Swaim (concussion) landing on IR in a corresponding move. Over five games this season, Whiteheart has totaled four catches for 42 yards and a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns sign TE Blake Whiteheart to the active roster Browns placed TE Geoff Swaim on injured reserve

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Whiteheart reverted to the Browns' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The Wake Forest product was elevated to Cleveland's active roster ahead of Thursday night's win over the Steelers to ensure depth at tight end with Geoff Swaim (concussion) sidelined. Whiteheart caught his only target for 29 yards across 16 total snaps (nine offensive and seven on special teams). He could be elevated to the Browns' active roster again for the Week 13 matchup against the Broncos if Swaim remains in concussion protocol.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One big grab in win Whiteheart secured his only target for 29 yards in Thursday's 24-19 win over the Steelers in Week 12.

Impact Whiteheart, who was elevated from the practice squad, was surprisingly on the receiving end of Cleveland's longest play. He managed to make a twisting, juggling catch in the snowy conditions on the first play of a drive that led to the Browns taking a lead. Whiteheart was moved to the active roster with Geoff Swaim (concussion) inactive.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Whiteheart juggles 29-yard high-point pass in the snow | Steelers vs. Browns Nov. 21, 2024 Cleveland Browns tight end Blake Whiteheart juggles a 29-yard high-point pass in the snow against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Elevated for Thursday night The Browns elevated Whiteheart from the practice squad to the active roster for Thursday night's game against the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact With Geoff Swaim ruled out for Thursday's game due to a concussion, the Browns will replenish their tight end room by elevating Whiteheart. Whiteheart will serve as the Browns' No. 3 tight end behind David Njoku and Jordan Akins.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Cleveland Whiteheart signed with the Browns' practice squad Thursday.

Impact Cleveland waived Whiteheart on Tuesday, but now he's back with the franchise, this time as a member of its practice squad. The Wake Forest product had three catches on three targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in four games this season, while David Njoku was tending to an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting waived Cleveland waived Whiteheart on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact A little over a week removed from his first career touchdown, Whiteheart is now on his way out with the Browns. He's in line to become a free agent unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 2, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Three targets, TD in loss Whiteheart caught three of three targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Whiteheart finished off Cleveland's first drive of the game with a one-yard touchdown grab. He was targeted twice on the 15-play drive and finished ahead of starter Jordan Akins, who caught one of two targets for 10 yards. Until David Njoku (ankle) is ready to play, either Whiteheart or Akins could get red-zone looks.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Whiteheart's first NFL TD catch caps Browns' 15-play opening drive vs. Raiders Cleveland Browns tight end Blake Whiteheart's first NFL TD catch caps Browns' 15-play opening drive vs. Raiders.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Signed to Browns' roster Cleveland signed Whiteheart from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Whiteheart was elevated from the practice squad for Week 2 against the Jaguars, during which he played 22 snaps on offensive without drawing a target. With David Njoku (ankle) ruled out for a second straight week, Whiteheart will join the active roster and serve as the No. 2 tight end behind Jordan Akins for Sunday's game against the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to practice squad Whiteheart reverted to Cleveland's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Whiteheart played a healthy 22 offensive snaps during Sunday's 18-13 win at Jacksonville, but he didn't draw any targets. He might suit up again in Week 3 if David Njoku (ankle) remains unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in season debut Whiteheart went untargeted over 24 snaps in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Whiteheart was elevated from the practice squad to back up Jordan Akins, who is filling in for the injured David Njoku (ankle), who is considered week-to-week. The tight ends combined for just one target, which is not the volume expected when Njoku is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in season debut Whiteheart went untargeted over 24 snaps in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars.

Impact With David Njoku (ankle) unavailable, Whiteheart was elevated from the practice squad to back up Jordan Akins at tight end. The two combined for just one target, far below Njoku's typical volume. If Njoku isn't ready to return, Whiteheart could be active again in Week 3 when the Browns host the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 2 The Browns elevated Whiteheart from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, in preparation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports...

Impact Whiteheart figures to play an important depth role in the Browns' tight end rotation Sunday, with David Njoku (ankle) out and Jordan Akins the only other healthy player at the position on the 53-man roster. He appeared in two games with the Cardinals last season but didn't record an offensive stat.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Cleveland Whiteheart signed a contract with the Browns' practice squad Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Whiteheart spent training camp with the Cardinals, but he was waived by the team Tuesday. He'll now have an opportunity in Cleveland, who is currently only carrying two tight ends on their active roster roster,

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Arizona Whiteheart was waived by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Undrafted out of Wake Forest last year, Whiteheart appeared in two games as a rookie, seeing two snaps on offense and nine on special teams. He caught six passes for 57 yards this preseason and could be a candidate for the practice squad.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Arizona's active roster The Cardinals signed Whiteheart to their active roster Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact The move coincides with Arizona placing tight end Zach Ertz (quadriceps) on injured reserve. Whiteheart joined the Cardinals' practice squad on Sept. 1, one day after being let go by the team ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. With Ertz sidelined for at least the next four games, Whiteheart will provide depth at tight end behind Trey McBride, Geoff Swaim and Elijah Higgins.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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