Joey

Haynos

He’ll participate in Oakland’s rookie minicamp. Haynos, a 6-foot-8, 270-pound blocking specialist, was out of the NFL last year after the Jags waived him.

John Phillips will ascend to No. 2 on Dallas’ tight end depth chart following Martellus Bennett’s departure, but Haynos could battle for the No. 3 job.

28-year-old Haynos is a blocking tight end at 6-foot-8, 270. Likely just a camp body, he wouldn’t be a threat for many receptions if he did make the roster.

Haynos, a raw 6'8/270-pounder, was seen as an offensive tackle prospect by some coming out of Maryland in 2008. Haynos caught a touchdown pass as a rookie, but will probably never be more than a situational No. 2 tight end.

Fasano already took every snap as the Dolphins’ “Y” tight end last season, so he’s not going get more reps. But someone will have to pick up Martin’s 31 catches from last season and Joey Haynos definitely isn’t ready for that. Fasano could push for TE1 status when it’s all said and done.

Haynos will get on the field when the Dolphins run two-tight end packages. He’s huge (6'8/270) and did catch one touchdown pass as a rookie. Haynos is no threat to Anthony Fasano.

Martin, 30, caught 31 balls for 440 yards and three TDs last year, but Sunday waiver claim Davon Drew has more upside. Martin’s release means Anthony Fasano could run more vertical routes while Joey Haynos stays in to block as the No. 2 tight end. We like Fasano a bit more as a fantasy TE2.

Fasano is headed toward a game-time decision Thursday night, but he’s not a fantasy option regardless. Coach Tony Sparano suggested Monday that Joey Haynos could be ready for an increased role at the expense of Fasano.

Henning was probably referring to Haynos’ blocking, which is a work in progress. During the two games that Fasano missed, Haynos caught three balls in one game and was held to no catches in another. His size (6'8/270) is enticing, but Haynos has a long way to go.

Haynos, originally signed off the Packers practice squad in 2008, will return as Anthony Fasano’s backup. He’s stretched as anything more than a situational No. 2 tight end.