Trautman gathered in all three targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 27-20 victory over the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman once again served as a short-yardage, checkdown option for quarterback Andy Dalton. The 6-foot-5 tight end also saw his largest snap share of the season after the Saints waived J.P. Holtz and Nick Vannett on Saturday. While Trautman's 40 offensive snaps outpaced No. 1 tight end Juwan Johnson (36), he still logged one fewer target. Trautman's production should continue to be limited by his lack of involvement in the downfield passing game.

Trautman hauled in two of three targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman tied his season high in targets despite playing fewer than 20 offensive snaps for the second game in a row. The 25-year-old has also caught a pass in each of his last six games, hauling in all but two of his 12 targets over this span. While Trautman has been a consistent short-yardage receiver in the Saints' limited passing offense, his overall production will remain capped while playing behind top tight end Juwan Johnson.

Trautman gathered in his lone target for eight yards during Monday's 27-13 defeat to the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman caught one pass for eight yards during his return from a two-week layoff due to an ankle issue. However, the tight end still played his second fewest offensive snaps (18) of the year, as he logged a season low in this category before exiting with this injury against Cincinnati in Week 6. While Trautman could see increased playing time moving forward, he still figures to firmly slot in behind No. 1 tight end Juwan Johnson. As a result, don't expect the 25-year-old Trautman to attract significantly more opportunities against Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Trautman (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's contest against the Ravens, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman missed the previous two games with a troublesome ankle, but the 25-year-old is good to go for Monday. It's possible the Saints could rely on their tight end squadron a bit more with Michael Thomas (toe) done for the season, meaning Trautman, Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill may see significant playing time.

Trautman (ankle) was a limited participant during Friday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman, who's missed the past two games with an ankle injury, has logged back-to-back limited practices to start Week 9 prep. He'll have one more opportunity to log a full practice before the Saints need to make a decision on his status for Monday's matchup against the Ravens.

Trautman (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since injuring his ankle Week 6, Trautman hadn't mixed into drills until Thursday's session, so he may be drawing close to a return to action. Even if he's able to suit up Monday versus the Ravens, though, he'd likely play second fiddle to fellow tight end Juwan Johnson as a receiving threat in the Saints offense.

Trautman (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman thus is missing a second straight game as he tends to a left ankle injury. Meanwhile, Juwan Johnson (hamstring) is available, setting the stage for him to be the Saints' primary receiving tight end Sunday. Trautman's next chance to play will arrive Monday, Nov. 7 versus the Ravens.

Trautman (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

The same goes for Juwan Johnson, who caught two TD passes last week with Trautman sidelined but now is dealing with a hamstring injury. Trautman hasn't made a fantasy impact even when he's been healthy, mostly serving as a blocker while Johnson has handled most of the TE routes and targets.

Trautman (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman has yet to resume practicing since suffering a left ankle injury in the Saints' Week 6 loss to the Bengals, and unless he's able to get back on the field in some capacity Friday, he'll likely be ruled out for a second straight game this weekend against the Raiders. While Trautman was sidelined in the Saints' Week 7 loss to the Cardinals, Juwan Johnson stepped in as the team's top tight end and recorded five receptions for 32 yards and two touchdowns.

Trautman (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman was unable to play in Week 7 due to an ankle injury and remains sidelined to start Week 8 prep. In his absence, Juwan Johnson secured all five of his targets for 32 yards and two scores. Trautman will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, but if he's ultimately sidelined again, Johnson figures to be the primary beneficiary.