Agent says TE Kroft, Jets agree to terms on 1-year deal
The New York Jets and former Buffalo Bills tight end Tyler Kroft agreed to terms on a one-year contractMARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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NFL free agency 2021: Jets add Tyler Kroft, 3 things to know about the former Rutgers TE The Jets added another player at a position of need Friday. Here's what you need to know about Tyler Kroft.
MARCH 19, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Joining forces with Jets Kroft is signing a contract with the Jets, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Impact The former Bills tight end will remain in the AFC East, where he stands to play a depth role with the Jets. Kroft only had a combined 190 receiving yards across two seasons in Buffalo, but he dealt with serious injuries in that span. A full offseason to get healthy could serve him well with his new team.
MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bills agree to sign Allen's college teammate, TE Hollister
The Buffalo Bills agreed to sign tight end Jacob Hollister to a one-year contractMARCH 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills' free agency needs handcuffed by spending limitations
The Buffalo Bills have little money to spend after placing an emphasis on retaining their own pending free agents before the market opensMARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs have Edwards-Helaire, no Bell, Watkins vs Bills
The Kansas City Chiefs have Clyde Edwards-Helaire but are missing fellow running back Le’Veon Bell and veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins for their AFC championship game against t...JANUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inactive Saturday Kroft (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's playoff game against the Ravens.
Impact With Kroft inactive again Saturday, Dawson Knox will continue to work as the Bills' top tight end versus the Ravens, with Lee Smith and Reggie Gilliam available as reserve options.
JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not facing Colts Kroft (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Colts.
Impact After clearing the league's COVID-19 protocols, Kroft will not suit up Saturday. Dawson Knox will continue to serve as the Bills' No. 1 tight end with Lee Smith acting as his backup.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bills riding momentum in preparing to face Colts in playoffs
The Buffalo Bills seek to carry over momentum from a season-ending 56-26 rout of Miami in preparing to host the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC wild-card playoff on SaturdayJANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills add receiver depth by signing Stills to practice squad
The Buffalo Bills signed receiver Kenny Stills to their practice squad, adding valuable experienced depth to their roster in time for the playoffsJANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quick move off COVID-19 list Kroft, who was placed on the COVID-19 list Saturday ahead of the Bills' Week 17 finale against the Dolphins, was activated off the list Monday, Dante Lasting of the Bills' official...
Impact Even though he cost a pretty penny in 2019 free agency, Kroft is a clear backup to Dawson Knox these days. However, he'll now be a depth option ahead of Saturday's playoff opener against the Colts.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bills’ Tyler Kroft had false-positive for COVID-19 according to spouse Tyler Kroft's wife, Lexi, shared that the Bills TE may have been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list despite multiple negative tests.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM
Heads to COVID-19 list Kroft has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play in the regular-season finale against the Dolphins, the Bills' official site reports.
Impact While Kroft did suit up Monday against the Patriots, he's a clear reserve behind Dawson Knox and is often a healthy scratch these days, so this development doesn't change the fantasy landscape unless any of Kroft's teammates are deemed close contacts.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Kroft tests positive for Covid, Bills call up 4 for game vs. Dolphins Kroft lands on Covid list for 2nd time this season.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM
Lee Smith active for Bills against Broncos; Tyler Kroft, Trent Murphy remain inactive Jonotthan Harrison, Jake Fromm, T.J. Yeldon, Trent Murphy, Tyler Kroft and Jaquan Johnson are the Bills' inactives for the game at Denver.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • BUFFALONEWS.COM
Inactive again Saturday Kroft (healthy scratch) is inactive for Saturday's game in Denver.
Impact Kroft has been a healthy scratch in four straight games since rejoining the active roster from the COVID-19 list. In his stead, Lee Smith will serve as the No. 2 tight end behind Dawson Knox.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos activate 31-year-old quarantine kicker against Bills
The Denver Broncos will face the Buffalo Bills with a 31-year-old rookie kicker who will be making his NFL debut because Brandon McManus is on the COVID-19 reserve list as a close...DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers defense depleted in preparing to play at Bills
The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense is depleted in preparing to face the Buffalo BillsDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills vs. Steelers inactives: Tyler Kroft, last year’s SNF hero, inactive Buffalo's roster is getting healthy at the right time of the year.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • SYRACUSE.COM
Out again Sunday Kroft (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Steelers.
Impact Since he sat out Week 10 due to being on the reserve/COVID-19 list as a high risk close contact, Kroft has been a healthy scratch for the three contests in which he's been back on the active roster. The Bills will go with Dawson Knox and Lee Smith at tight end Week 14.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Milano active for Bills vs. 49ers after coming off IR
Buffalo linebacker Matt Milano is active for the Bills against the San Francisco 49ers after being removed from injured reserveDECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not facing 49ers Kroft is inactive (coach's decision) for Monday's game against the 49ers.
Impact Since going on the reserve/COVID-19 list between Nov. 14 and Nov. 19, the 28-year-old has been unable to re-establish himself in the lineup for Buffalo. He suited up for the Bills' first nine games of 2020 (with four starts), collecting 12 receptions, 119 yards and three receiving scores. Buffalo selected Dawson Knox and Lee Smith as its only active tight ends for Monday night.
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bills have had their share of hair-raising 2nd-half moments
The Buffalo Bills haven't made it easy on themselves when it comes to closing out victories despite their AFC East-leading 8-3 record this seasonDECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out
With their four quarterbacks all out, the Denver Broncos have promoted rookie receiver Kendall Hinton from their practice squad Sunday to play QB against the New Orleans SaintsNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Healthy scratch Sunday Kroft (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Impact The 27-year-old was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list during Buffalo's bye last week, but he's a healthy scratch for Week 12. It's a surprising development as Kroft has operated as the team's secondary tight end all season when healthy. Lee Smith is the only other available tight end behind starter Dawson Knox.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
