The Steelers have upgraded their tight end situation, acquiring Vance McDonald, who set career highs in yards and touchdowns last season, in a trade with the 49ers.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller has retired after 11 NFL seasons, the team announced Friday.
Kansas State fullback Glenn Gronkowski, younger brother of perennial Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski, said at the Senior Bowl that he was scheduled to meet with the Patriots on Wednesday night.
Rob Gronkowski recorded his eighth postseason touchdown reception in the third quarter of Saturday's 27-20 win over the Chiefs, setting an NFL playoff record for most TD catches by a tight end.
Clemson receiver Deon Cain, kicker Ammon Lakip and tight end Jay Jay McCullough have been sent home before the Tigers' College Football Playoff semifinal for violating team rules.
Bills coach Rex Ryan said there could be as many as three players assigned to cover tight end Rob Gronkowski on some snaps when Buffalo hosts the Patriots on Sunday.
