The Panthers waived Dafney on Monday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dafney appeared in all three of the Panthers' preseason games, logging three catches (on four targets) for 32 yards. He won't be part of the Panthers' 53-man roster, but if he clears waivers he could remain in Carolina as part of the practice squad. Dafney last saw regular-season action in 2021 with the Packers, when he played in 10 games and caught two passes (on four targets) for 34 yards.

Carolina signed Dafney to a reserve/futures contract Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dafney did not suit up for regular-season action in 2024, but he did end the campaign on the Panthers' practice squad, and he'll start the new year with them too. Key contributor Tommy Tremble is coming off a contract year and is no lock to be back in Carolina in 2025, but Ja'Tavion Sanders projects for a large share of snaps at tight end in 2025 either way.

Dafney signed with the Panthers' practice squad Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Dafney was last heard from in September of 2023, when he was cut from the Bucs' practice squad with an injury settlement. Now healthy, he'll look to make his mark with a new opportunity in Carolina.

Tampa Bay waived Dafney (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Less than a week after being moved to injured reserve, Dafney is now slated to become a free agent and will be able to sign with a team once he proves his health. Through 15 games in the NFL, the 26-year-old tight end has logged four catches for 60 yards and a touchdown.

Dafney (undisclosed) reverted to the Buccaneers' injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Dafney was waived with an indury designation Tuesday and subsequently went unclaimed. He is now facing the possibility of missing the entire 2023 campaign, unless if both he and Tampa Bay can reach an injury settlement at some point.

The Buccaneers waived/injured Dafney (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dafney managed to bring in both of his targets for 22 yards in Tampa Bay's preseason finale, but he's now nursing an undisclosed injury. If he clears waivers, he'll be set to revert to the Buccaneer's IR list.

Dafney secured both targets for 22 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-20 preseason win over the Ravens on Saturday night.

EDGE Analysis

Dafney checked in second among the Buccaneers' tight ends with 21 snaps while tying for the position lead in receptions and setting the pace in receiving yards. The 26-year-old had a serviceable preseason relative to opportunity, posting a 4-33 line on five targets. However, with David Wells seemingly enjoying the inside track to the No. 3 tight end role after recording a touchdown Saturday night, Dafney may have to beat out rookie fifth-round pick Payne Durham to garner a spot on the final roster.

Dafney signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dafney appeared in 15 games for the Packers between the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He'll try to carve out a depth role in a Buccaneers tight end room that includes 2022 draft picks Cade Otton (fourth round) and Ko Kieft (sixth round).

The Colts cut Dafney from the practice squad Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Dafney will be replaced by Keke Coutee on Indianapolis' practice squad. The tight end logged 10 appearances with Green Bay during the 2021 campaign, but he hasn't appeared in a single contest this season.

The Colts signed Dafney to their practice squad Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dafney has been a free agent since being cut from the Broncos' practice squad in October. He hasn't appeared in any NFL contests this year, but he did catch four of six targets for 60 yards and a touchdown across 15 appearances with Green Bay during the 2020 and 2021 campaigns.