Mickey

Shuler

Shuler was waived by the tight-end poor Raiders on Monday. A 26-year-old blocking specialist, Shuler hasn’t appeared in a game since 2010. He’s a camp body.

Shuler hasn’t appeared in a game since catching two passes for 44 yards with the Vikings in 2010. Bushell was an undrafted free agent out of Louisville. Owusu-Ansah has appeared in 14 career games, but none since 2011 with Jacksonville.

Shuler was indeed signed by Oakland, but no corresponding move was made to the 53-man roster. Shuler takes the place of released OT Nick Mondek on the practice squad.

25-year-old Shuler is a blocking tight end out of Penn State.

A seventh-round pick of the Dolphins in 2010, Shuler has yet to appear in a game this season after failing a physical for the Bengals in September. A blocking specialist, he’s taking Allen Reisner’s roster spot.

Shuler flunked a physical for the Bengals after being claimed off waivers from the Dolphins in September, so he’s far from a guarantee to be offered a contract. He’d be taking David Thomas’ roster spot if he ended up with the Saints, but would be mostly called on to block.

It’s a sign the Falcons expect Jacob Tamme (concussion) to miss Week 4. Shuler will likely be cut loose once Tamme is back to full health.

A career journeyman, Shuler played three games for the Jaguars last season. Atlanta also waived LB Boris Anyama, WR Marquez Clark, RB Michael Ford, WR John Harris, DT Warren Herring, NT Derrick Hopkins, OT Matt Huffer, CB Michael Lee, G Eric Lefeld, LB Terrell Manning, DE Sam Meredith and C Valerian Ume-Ezeoke. Atlanta needs to make one more roster move before Tuesday’s deadline.

With Jacob Tamme (concussion) sidelined, Shuler saw 21 snaps against the Texans in Week 4. Tony Moeaki will take Shuler’s spot on the active roster.

Shuler continues his bounce around the league. He hasn’t appeared in a regular-season game since 2010.