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Mastrud

Mastrud, 25, appeared in 14 games with Miami last season, playing 100 snaps. He wasn’t targeted in the passing game and is purely a blocker. The Raiders also claimed WR Andre Holmes off waivers from the Patriots. To make room, Oakland released TE Mickey Shuler and DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah.

Mastrud is a blocker that beat out Richard Gordon for a roster spot. The Raiders shouldn’t be done trying to dig up veteran tight end help to play ahead of raw rookies Mychal Rivera and Nick Kasa.

Ausberry, who hasn’t practiced since separating his shoulder on Aug. 16, was limited to catching passes on the side with a trainer while wearing a brace. Jeron Mastrud is going to start Sunday’s game against the Colts.

The Dolphins want some of the above players back, but weren’t willing to pay the cost of the lowest possible tender. Moore, 25, caught six passes for 116 yards and a touchdown last season. Amaya and McCann play special teams.

We’re just trying to tie up some loose ends here. The Bucs are keeping five safeties, and the Andersons won’t be among them. Brown played college ball for Michigan, who blew out the UConn Huskies in Saturday’s opener.

Mastrud, Kansas State’s all-time leader in tight end receptions, had short stints on the practice squad of the Bucs and Pats as well. He’ll back up Anthony Fasano.