Funchess has been released by the Lions, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

When healthy, the 28-year-old Funchess still has something left in the tank, and he started the preseason strong by showing his value as a red-zone threat. However, a mid-August shoulder stinger curbed his momentum, and Funchess ultimately was unable to do enough to earn a roster spot in Detroit. The Lions presumably will move forward with Brock Wright, James Mitchell and Shane Zylstra as depth options at tight end behind T.J. Hockenson.

Funchess (shoulder) did not play in Saturday's preseason win over the Colts, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess hurt his shoulder in Wednesday's practice, and an extended absence probably will damage the strong case he had been making for a roster spot. It remains to be seen whether or not he can return to the field in advance of the Lions' preseason finale next Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Funchess left Wednesday's practice with a shoulder injury, but head coach Dan Campbell has labeled it as a stinger, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess could return to practice Thursday, but even if he's unable to, it doesn't appear to be an injury that will force him to miss extended time. The 28-year-old is currently competing for a spot at tight end, and was able to grab a touchdown in the Lions' preseason loss to the Falcons on Friday.

Funchess left Wednesday's practice with an apparent shoulder injury, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of the injury is unclear, but it puts Funchess' status for Saturday's preseason game against the Colts in jeopardy. Since joining the Lions in June, the 28-year-old pass catcher has been making the transition from receiver to tight end, where he's been competing for a roster spot with rookie James Mitchell and Shane Zylstra. However, Funchess' case strengthened after he caught the only receiving touchdown for Detroit during last Friday's preseason opener against Atlanta. To maximize the veteran's chances of making the team, he'll need positive news on the health front regarding the shoulder issue, which forced him out of Wednesday's practice.

Funchess caught four of four targets for 19 yards and one touchdown during Friday's preseason opener against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess didn't get much work with the first-team offense, but the 6-foot-4 former wide receiver found paydirt on a back-corner fade on a pass from Tim Boyle just before halftime. Funchess then gained first downs on two more catches later on, the first of which included a broken tackle and the second involved the 27-year-old hurdling a defender. While Funchess probably remains firmly on the roster bubble, his effectiveness as a short-range receiving weapon could give the Lions something to think about when it comes time for roster cuts.

Funchess is competing for a back-end roster spot, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Dan Campbell reportedly said that he's looking to carry three tight ends on the game-day roster, specifically a blocker to complement T.J. Hockenson plus an all-purpose option behind them. With Brock Wright and Garrett Griffin the clear options competing for the blocking role, Funchess is seemingly left to compete with fifth-round rookie James Mitchell and Shane Zylstra for the other opening. While Mitchell is probably the favorite given the investment Detroit made in him, the 2015 second-round pick in Funchess could make a name for himself with a strong preseason.

Funchess signed a contract with the Lions on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess was released from IR by the Packers with an injury settlement in August last year and joined the 49ers' practice squad shortly before being cut with an injury designation. Now healthy, the 28-year-old will look to carve out a role in Detroit, though he may have an uphill battle to make the roster seeing as he hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2019.

Funchess (undisclosed) was cut from the 49ers' practice squad injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess had been sidelined since last Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, and he'll now be forced to seek out other opportunities. The 27-year-old hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2019.

Funchess (undisclosed) was placed on the 49ers' practice squad injured list, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funches joined San Francisco's practice squad last week, and it didn't take long for him to go down with an injury. The 27-year-old dealt with a hamstring injury in training camp with the Packers before being released off injured reserve, though it's unclear if he aggravated that injury or if he's dealing with a new issue.

Funchess was added to the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old has yet to play this season after reaching an injury settlement with the Packers in the preseason. Now healed from a hamstring injury, Funchess will look to provide depth at wide receiver for the 49ers. He has only appeared in one game since 2018, making three catches for 32 yards in a contest with the Colts in 2019. Funchess signed with the Packers in 2020 but sat out the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.