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  • Recovering from surgery

    Roberts is recovering from reconstructive shoulder surgery, Erik Schlitt of The Lions Wire reports.

    Analysis: Roberts failed multiple physicals this offseason, which ultimately resulted in him undergoing surgery to resolve the issue. The 25-year-old spent his first two seasons in Detroit before getting waived following a failed trade to the Patriots. He was then claimed and again waived by the Packers following another failed physical. He is now focusing on his recovery from surgery before looking for another opportunity.

    Published: Tue, Aug 20 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Waived again

    The Packers waived Roberts on Wednesday after he failed his physical, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Roberts' medical reports have now been red-flagged twice in the past week, resulting in abbreviated stints with both the Patriots and Packers. Yates' report doesn't specify what sort of injury Roberts might be managing, but it's most likely linked to the shoulder issue that relegated him to injured reserve last December. While Roberts should command some interest on the open market when healthy again, it's not clear when that might happen.

    Published: Wed, Jun 19 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Claimed by Green Bay

    The Packers claimed Roberts off waivers Monday, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The Lions tried trading Roberts to the Patriots last week for a conditional seventh-round draft pick, but the transaction fell through due to a failed physical, and the former ultimately waived the tight end. Now with the Packers, he finds himself within another crowded depth chart topped by Jimmy Graham, Marcedes Lewis and third-round rookie Jace Sternberger. Roberts likely will need to string together an impressive training camp and preseason in order to crack the 53-man roster ahead of Week…read more

    Published: Mon, Jun 17 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Waived instead of traded

    Roberts reverted back to the Lions and was waived after an unsuccessful attempted trade to the Patriots, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: The trade for a 2020 seventh-round pick fell through, perhaps due to a failed physical with New England. Whatever the case, Roberts can now be claimed by any team, with the Patriots at the end of the line for waiver priority. The 2017 fourth-round pick will become an unrestricted free agent if no team places a claim.

    Published: Fri, Jun 14 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Traded to Patriots

    The Lions are trading Roberts to the Patriots for a future late-round draft pick, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Roberts caught 16 touchdown passes his senior year at Toledo and then was selected by Detroit in the fourth round of the 2017 draft. He has played 379 offensive snaps in 23 NFL games, catching 13 of 27 targets for 146 yards and three touchdowns. After finishing last season on injured reserve with a shoulder issue, the 25-year-old tight end found himself on the roster bubble once the Lions signed Jesse James and drafted T.J. Hockenson. Roberts will have a better shot to stick on the 53-man…read more

    Published: Thu, Jun 13 at 6:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Fighting for roster spot

    Roberts appears to be on the roster bubble in advance of the 2019 season, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: While Roberts has flashed potential since being drafted in the fourth round in 2017, the Toledo product still hasn't been a consistent factor on offense. In fact, he likely would have had to compete for a roster spot in 2019 even if Detroit hadn't invested its first-round pick into a tight end. With No. 8 overall pick T.J. Hockenson added to a position group that also includes pricey free-agent pickup Jesse James, only one or two roster spots may be available at the position. Roberts' primary…read more

    Published: Wed, Jun 5 at 7:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet outside of red zone

    Roberts (shoulder) finished the 2018 season with nine catches for 100 yards and three touchdowns on 20 targets across eight games.

    Analysis: The 2017 fourth-round pick ranked third on the Lions with seven red-zone targets, converting three of those into scores. He otherwise had little impact, with knee and shoulder injuries costing him eight games and eventually landing him on injured reserve after Week 14. Fellow tight ends Levine Toilolo and Luke Willson (concussion) are both scheduled to become unrestricted free agents in the offseason, but there's no guarantee the situation helps Roberts, who looks like a questionable fit under…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 30 at 6:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Shuttered for season

    The Lions placed Roberts (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday.

    Analysis: No news came out that Roberts got hurt in Sunday's 17-3 win over the Cardinals, but the lingering shoulder issue might have explained why he played only nine snaps, his fewest since Week 2. Before suiting up Sunday, Roberts' shoulder injury had prevented him from playing in two of the Lions' last three games. He'll now get an early start on the offseason and will aim to get his health in order ahead of the 2019 campaign, during which he could take on a more prominent role in Detroit's passing…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 11 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No catches in desert

    Roberts was targeted twice but did not record a reception during Sunday's 17-3 victory over Arizona.

    Analysis: Both Roberts and Luke Willson took a backseat to Levine Toilolo, who logged 80 percent of the offensive snaps and was the only tight end on the team to catch a pass. Roberts has now logged just five receptions for 37 yards over his last five games since busting out against Miami for 48 yards and two scores in Week 7.

    Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 8:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Available Sunday

    Roberts (shoulder) is listed as active Sunday at Arizona, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

    Analysis: Since injuring his shoulder Week 10, Roberts has missed two of three games. In his sole appearance Week 12 against the Bears, he split tight end reps with Levine Toilolo and Luke Willson, catching three of his six targets for 16 yards. With the trio healthy, it'll be difficult for one of them to emerge from the pack.

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 14

    Roberts (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Roberts sandwiched limited practices Wednesday and Friday around a full session Thursday, with his involvement throughout the week likely pointing to him suiting up Sunday. Though Luke Willson sits atop the depth chart at tight end, Roberts has been active in the passing game as a reserve, drawing 17 targets over his last five appearances.

    Published: Fri, Dec 7 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in full

    Roberts (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Roberts sat out last week's loss to the Rams due to the lingering shoulder injury but appears to be nearing a return to full health. The second-year player should suit up Sunday against the Cardinals, serving in a backup capacity behind starting tight end Luke Willson.

    Published: Wed, Dec 5 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 13

    Roberts (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: Roberts' absence for the second time in three games leaves Levine Toilolo as the sole backup to starting tight end Luke Willson. Considering Roberts was a limited practice participant from Wednesday through Friday, he should have a decent shot at making it back for the Lions' Week 14 contest in Arizona.

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as doubtful

    Roberts (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: Roberts was a limited participant in practice throughout the week, but the Lions may have needed him to put in a full session to feel more confident about his status for this weekend. With the second-year player seemingly on track to sit out for the second time in three games, Luke Willson and Levine Toilolo may be the lone healthy tight ends available for Detroit.

    Published: Fri, Nov 30 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing shoulder injury

    Roberts (shoulder) limited in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Roberts has been a fixture on the injury report through November with the shoulder issue, but there's no indication that he suffered a setback coming out of the Lions' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bears. The second-year tight end's ability to open the week on the practice field in any capacity bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Rams.

    Published: Wed, Nov 28 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sees career-high six targets

    Roberts caught three of six targets for 16 yards during Thursday's 23-16 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: The positive to take away from this performance is that Roberts finished fourth on the team in targets and is now averaging over three looks per game over his last five appearances. The negative is that Roberts appeared to make a critical error in the closing minutes of the game by running a poor route in the end zone that led to the Bears' game-clinching interception. It'll be interesting to see if quarterback Matthew Stafford gives the second-year tight end a similar amount of attention when…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 23 at 9:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Available Week 12

    Roberts (shoulder) is active for Thursday's game against the Bears, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Returning from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury, Roberts will have to vie with veterans Luke Willson and Levine Toilolo for snaps at tight end. That said, the Lions are without a pair of key skill-position players in Kerryon Johnson and Marvin Jones with a pair of knee injuries, meaning Roberts will have less competition for reps near the goal line. While Roberts has been targeted just 12 times in six appearances this season, five of those looks have occurred in the red zone.

    Published: Thu, Nov 22 at 8:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Thanksgiving Day

    Roberts (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bears, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Listed as a limited participant each day this week, Roberts seemingly has a shot to rejoin the lineup after sitting out Sunday's 20-19 win over the Panthers. He's only seen 12 targets in six games this season, but there's potential for increased involvement with wide receiver Marvin Jones (knee) and running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) both unavailable, as the Lions may need to get creative to move the ball against a tough Chicago defense.

    Published: Wed, Nov 21 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains limited at practice

    Roberts (shoulder) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Roberts has taken a step forward after missing Sunday's game against the Panthers and not practicing last week, but he shoulder issue continues to linger. Wednesday's practice participation should provide a better idea of how the 24-year-old's shoulder is recovering ahead of Thursday's game against the Bears.

    Published: Tue, Nov 20 at 8:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice Monday

    Roberts (shoulder) was a limited participant in Monday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Roberts missed Sunday's loss to the Panthers due to a lingering shoulder injury, and still remains hampered by the issue. The second-year tight end faces a short week of recovery as Thursday's divisional tilt against the Bears approaches. If Roberts is unable to suit up Week 12, Luke Willson and Levine Toilolo will split snaps at the tight end position.

    Published: Mon, Nov 19 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Sunday

    Roberts (shoulder) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

    Analysis: Roberts was unable to practice in any capacity this week after getting hurt in the Lions' 34-22 loss to the Bears on Nov. 11. Fortunately for the Lions, they'll get Luke Willson (shoulder) back from a one-game absence this week, giving the team two healthy tight ends.

    Published: Fri, Nov 16 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unable to practice Thursday

    Roberts (shoulder) didn't practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Roberts' absence was forecast when he wasn't seen at the part of Thursday's session open to the media. The second-year tight end missed out on a chance to carve out a role with starting TE Luke Willson (shoulder) sidelined Week 10 at Chicago, suffering a shoulder injury of his own during that contest. Considering Roberts hasn't made an appearance on the practice field this week, Friday's injury report could include the final word on his availability for Sunday's contest against the Panthers.

    Published: Thu, Nov 15 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out another practice

    Roberts (shoulder) wasn't spotted on the field for the portion of Thursday's practice that was open to the media, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: With Roberts apparently trending toward his second straight absence from practice to begin the week, his availability for Sunday's game against the Panthers appears to be a major question mark. It's a somewhat concerning development with the Lions' other primary tight end, Luke Willson (shoulder), working back from an injury of his own that sidelined him for the Week 10 loss to the Bears. Willson at least appears to be further along in his recovery after practicing in a limited fashion…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 15 at 9:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still nursing shoulder injury

    Roberts (shoulder) was a non-participant during Wednesday's walk-through practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Roberts was forced to exit Detroit's loss to the Bears over the weekend due to the shoulder injury. With Luke Willson also nursing a shoulder issue of his own, Levine Toilolo could be pressed into the starting lineup Sunday against the Panthers as the only healthy tight end currently on the roster.

    Published: Wed, Nov 14 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits game with shoulder injury

    Roberts is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears due to a shoulder injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Roberts caught one pass for nine yards before exiting Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bears with a shoulder injury. If Roberts is unable to return, Levine Toilolo will serve as Detroit's only healthy tight end.

    Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Increased role expected Sunday

    Roberts is in line for an elevated role with starting tight end Luke Willson (shoulder) inactive Sunday at Chicago, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: It's unclear whether Roberts or Levine Toilolo will get the start in Willson's stead. With just 78 catches in 87 career games, Toilolo is unlikely to do much as a pass catcher Sunday. Meanwhile, Roberts has made his presence felt in five appearances this season, reeling in five of nine passes for 75 yards and three touchdowns. The second-year tight end will attempt to become the sixth different tight to reach the end zone against the Bears defense this season.

    Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sees career-high four targets

    Roberts caught one of four targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 24-9 loss to Minnesota.

    Analysis: While Roberts logged a career-high target total in the Lions' first game after trading wideout Golden Tate to the Eagles, the young tight end will have trouble continuing to see this heightened level of attention going forward. After all, receivers Brandon Powell and TJ Jones, as well as fellow tight end Luke Willson and running back Theo Riddick, are also around to catch underneath passes, and weekly matchups could dictate their respective workloads. In any case, Roberts isn't a recommended…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 8:18pm by Rotowire.com
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