Tony

Curtis

The move was made to free up cap space by incorporating unlikely to be earned incentives through a controversial loophole the NFL figures to address soon. Curtis is the Cowboys’ third-string tight end.

Curtis isn’t going to replace Tony Gonzalez, but he is an adequate receiver and blocker. He will push Brad Cottam and Sean Ryan for playing time.

Curtis was signed even though he had a high ankle sprain. He’s expected to be the backup to Brent Celek, with Matt Schobel and Rob Myers also in the mix.

Former Steelers FB Carey Davis was also at the tryout. Baltimore may be concerned about the long-term future of L.J. Smith, who is out indefinitely with a hamstring pull. Davis could provide depth behind Le’Ron McClain.

Curtis lasted three weeks on the roster as Baltimore’s No. 4 tight end. The Ravens are good to go with Edgar Jones and L.J. Smith behind Todd Heap.

The former Cowboys third-stringer is healthy after a preseason ankle injury. He’ll be insurance should L.J. Smith’s hamstring injury continue to linger.

Tight end is one of the weakest positions on Kansas City’s roster and coach Todd Haley had Curtis in Dallas, so this is a big indictment of Curtis’ ability.

Since he won’t be able to practice before the first day of cuts, this is a sign that the Eagles plan on keeping Curtis to back up Brent Celek. The third tight end will likely come down to Matt Schobel or Rob Myers.

Bills tight end Derek Fine is listed as probable with a hamstring injury, but was inactive last week. The Bills also have rookie tight end Shawn Nelson, who looks like he could turn into a good pass-catcher, and starter Derek Schouman.

The Eagles have been ravaged by injuries at the tight end position with Cornelius Ingram (knee) out for the season and Matt Schobel struggling with a calf problem. Curtis was cut by the Chiefs earlier this month. He would give the Eagles some depth behind Brent Celek and Schobel.