Activated from injured reserve

The Eagles activated Rodgers (knee) from injured reserve Friday, Zack Rosenblatt of NJ.com reports.

Analysis: Though he only resumed practicing with the Eagles this week after being moved to IR in early September following a preseason knee injury, Rodgers' performance in those sessions apparently made the team confident he was ready for game action. He'll assume the roster spot and depth-chart position of third-string tight end Joshua Perkins (knee), who shifted to IR in a corresponding move. Rodgers will have a tough time seeing snaps on offense so long as the team's top two tight ends, Zach Ertz and…read more

Could be available Week 11

Coach Doug Pederson said Wednesday that Rodgers (knee), who was cleared to practice a day earlier, could be reinstated from injured reserve ahead of this weekend's game against the Saints, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.

Analysis: Rodgers has been sidelined since Aug. 16 after injuring his knee in a preseason contest with New England, resulting in his placement on IR ahead of Week 1. The Eagles labeled Rodgers as week-to-week at the time, and there haven't been any reports suggesting he required anything more than rest and rehab to overcome the injury, so the tight end may not need as much practice time to get back to full speed as most players that are designated to return from IR. If cleared to play Sunday, Rodgers…read more

Designated to return from IR

The Eagles cleared Rodgers (knee) to practice Tuesday, opening a 21-day window in which to activate the tight end from injured reserve, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Analysis: Sidelined since injuring his right knee in preseason Week 2, Rodgers is entering the final stages in a quest to make his Eagles debut. With fellow TE Zach Ertz embedded as the team's clear-cut top pass catcher and rookie Dallas Goedert a more than competent blocker, Rodgers may find snaps difficult to come by once he's cleared to play. However, Rodgers could make an impact in the red zone after averaging 6.5 targets per season in the region during four years with the Packers.

Lands on IR

Rodgers (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Analysis: Rodgers has been dealing with the knee injury since the team's second preseason game against the Patriots and was last seen a few days ago wearing a knee brace after the preseason finale. If healthy, Rodgers would have likely served as the Eagles' No. 3 tight end this season, so the team can afford to leave him on injured reserve this season. Rookie Dallas Goedert is now comfortably slotted as Philly's No. 2 tight end.

Wearing leg brace

Rodgers (knee) was seen wearing a leg brace following Thursday's preseason finale against the Jets, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

Analysis: Rodgers suffered the knee injury during the second preseason game against the Patriots and clearly isn't quite ready to return. Second-round rookie Dallas Goedert appears to have the No. 2 tight end job secured with Rodgers apparently still week-to-week with the knee issue.

Considered week-to-week

Rodgers is "week-to-week" after suffering a knee injury during Thursday's preseason game against the Patriots, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.

Analysis: The Eagles have a preseason game Thursday against the Browns, so it's unlikely Rodgers will be ready in time. The goal will be to get him back for the season opener Sept. 6 against the Falcons. Rodgers is vying for a backup role behind Zach Ertz, but the Eagles selected Dallas Goedert in the second round of April's draft, so the competition is stiff. Rodgers caught one pass for 17 yards in Thursday's game before exiting with his injury, while Goedert made three catches for 57 yards.

Injures knee Thursday

Rodgers won't return to Thursday's game against New England after suffering a knee injury.

Analysis: Rodgers caught a touchdown in Thursday's preseason game before going down with the injury. It's unclear what the severity of his knee issue is at this time. Look for Billy Brown and Joshua Perkins to get some extra reps with Rodgers out.

Back at practice Tuesday

Rodgers (shoulder) returned to practice Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Analysis: It's worth noting that the Eagles are practicing without full pads Tuesday, so it's possible Philadelphia could still exercise caution with the tight end when the team returns to a full practice. Regardless, Rodgers being back on the practice field is certainly a good sign for his health.

Exits session early

Rodgers exited practice early Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Daniel Gallen of PennLive.com reports.

Analysis: Rodgers took a shot from Kamu Grugier-Hill in practice and appeared to suffer an upper-body injury, but the specifics are unclear. Rodgers has been operating as the No. 3 tight end behind Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert. It's unclear if Rodgers will miss any time due to the injury, but if he does, look for Billy Brown to pick up some extra reps in practice.

Rodgers has $200,000 guaranteed in his one-year, $880,000 contract with the Eagles, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The size of the contract suggests Rodgers will need to earn his roster spot, though the guaranteed money hints that the Eagles expect him to do so. The team may view him as a low-cost replacement for Trey Burton, who caught 23 of 30 targets for 248 yards and five scores in 15 games last season, with nearly half of his yardage and three of the five touchdowns occurring in the two contests Zach Ertz missed due to injury. A 2014 third-round pick, Rodgers caught 58 of 85 targets for 510 yards and…read more

The Eagles signed Rodgers to a one-year contract Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Rodgers burst onto the scene in 2015 in the absence of Jordy Nelson, posting a 58-510-8 line on 85 targets. His production fell by the wayside in his other three seasons with the Packers, however, as Rodgers combined for 62 receptions (on 106 targets) for 656 yards and five touchdowns while seeing more responsibility as a blocker. With Zach Ertz comfortably embedded as the No. 1 tight end, Rodgers doesn't project to have much of a pass-catching role in Philadelphia. That said, Ertz has missed…read more

Rodgers (shoulder) will not play in Week 17 against the Lions.

Analysis: Rodgers was forced out of the Packers' Week 16 game by his shoulder injury, and it turns out the setback will prevent him from suiting up Sunday for the first time in his career. Rodgers came up big for the Packers with 77 yards and a score, but he otherwise totaled just 83 yards and no touchdowns over the other 14 games he played in 2017. It's clear the Packers view him as a depth player after signing Jared Cook and Martellus Bennett the last two offseasons, so it remains to be seen if, as an…read more

Rodgers (shoulder) sat out of Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Rodgers only played two offensive snaps before leaving Week 16's game against the Vikings, recording zero catches. Since the 2015 season when he hauled in 58 receptions for 510 yards and eight touchdowns, he only has 42 receptions for 431 yards and three touchdowns in his last 31 games. Rodgers had just five receptions for 45 yards in eight games with Brett Hundley under center this season, so even if he is able to get healthy before Sunday, his ceiling is low.

Rodgers (shoulder) is out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Vikings.

Analysis: With Rodgers out, starting Lance Kendricks will continue to log a full workload at tight end. If updates aren't available after Saturday's game, Rodgers' status will likely remain unclear until practices resume Wednesday.

Rodgers is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Vikings with a shoulder injury.

Analysis: Rodgers is coming off his best performance of the season in Week 15 against the Panthers, compiling four receptions for 77 receiving yards and one touchdown on a season-high four targets. Still, the fourth-year pro wasn't expected for a big day Saturday, since he's only had five receptions for 45 yards in seven games during QB Brett Hundley's tenure under center. For the time being, Lance Kendricks will be the only healthy tight end on the Packers roster.

Rodgers brought in all four of his targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Panthers.

Analysis: The veteran tight end posted season-best reception and yardage totals, while also scoring his first touchdown of the season when he hauled in a 24-yard scoring dart from Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) with 2:43 remaining. The 25-year-old hadn't logged more than one reception in any game since Week 2, however, so fantasy expectations should be kept firmly tempered. Rodgers will look to put together another productive performance when the Packers face off with the Vikings in Week 16.

Rodgers caught one pass for 25 yards in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: Rodgers was the only Packers tight end to catch a pass Sunday night and played more snaps (37) than starter Lance Kendricks (29), according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. However, his fantasy impact was still minimal. With just four receptions and 41 yards over his last four games, Rodgers is a dart throw at best for fantasy purposes.

Rodgers caught one pass for eight yards in Sunday's victory over the Bears.

Analysis: Rodgers spent most of the season as the Packers' third-string tight end, but he has assumed the role of No. 2 tight end behind Lance Kendricks with Martellus Bennett no longer on the roster. While Rodgers is now one spot higher on the depth chart, he caught just two passes the last two weeks in that role, so don't expect him to make a fantasy impact anytime soon.

Rodgers will continue to have an increased role in the Packers' offense with starting tight end Martellus Bennett (shoulder) already ruled out for Sunday's game in Chicago, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Analysis: Rodgers led all Packers tight ends in offensive snaps while Bennett sat out Monday's loss to the Lions, playing 33 (of 59) while Lance Kendricks earned the start and picked up 29 snaps of his own. Neither player is a great fantasy option with Brett Hundley under center, as evidenced by their combined three catches (on five targets) for 37 yards Monday. Don't expect much more production this weekend against the Bears' 11th-ranked pass defense.