The Saints waived Holtz from their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Holtz was called up to the Saints' active roster for their Week 6 contest against the Texans, though he failed to record a stat in nine snaps. He'll explore his options once he clears waivers.
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J.P. Holtz: Back to practice squad
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Holtz reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday.
Holtz was brought up to the Saints' active roster prior to Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Texans, failing to notch any stats during his nine total snaps, one of which was with the offense. The tight end will now head back to the practice unit and wait for his next chance to join New Orleans for a game.
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Saints' J.P. Holtz: Promoted to active roster
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The Saints elevated Holtz from the practice squad Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Holtz was let go by the Saints on Aug. 30 after failing to make the 53-man roster, but he signed with the team's practice squad Wednesday. He could see some action on special teams if he plays Sunday against the Texans.
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J.P. Holtz: Returning to New Orleans
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Holtz signed with the Saints' practice squad Wednesday.
Holtz will return to New Orleans where he played six games last year but failed to record any stats. The 30-year-old could serve as a solid special teams contributor if called up for action.
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J.P. Holtz: Let go by New Orleans
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The Saints cut Holtz on Tuesday.
Holtz made six appearances for the Saints last season but never saw a target across 84 offensive snaps. The Pittsburgh product has plenty of special-teams experience and figures to land at least a practice-squad deal somewhere.
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J.P. Holtz: Ends up back on practice squad
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Holtz reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Holtz was elevated for the first time since signing with the Saints' practice squad Nov. 23. However, he was ultimately ruled inactive pregame, as top tight end Juwan Johnson (quadriceps) was deemed available in his usual starting role. Holtz did not record a target over six games with New Orleans this season, and he has logged just one target since the 2019 campaign.
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Saints' J.P. Holtz: Inactive Sunday
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Holtz (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Holtz was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday, but he'll ultimately be a healthy scratch for Week 18. The fourth-year tight end made six appearances for New Orleans this season, but he was held without a target across 84 offensive snaps.
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J.P. Holtz: Brought back by New Orleans
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The Saints signed Holtz to their practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Holtz had seen action in each of New Orleans' contests since Week 4 before he was waived Saturday. He'll now return to the organization as a member of the team's practice squad. Holtz has been a non-factor as a pass catcher throughout most of his NFL career -- he's played in 35 games over the past three campaigns but has seen only one target and hasn't recorded a catch.
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Saints' J.P. Holtz: Signed to active roster
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The Saints signed Holtz off the practice squad Wednesday.
Holtz has landed a permanent spot on New Orleans' active roster after being elevated from the team's practice squad for the first time in Week 4. The 29-year-old served as the team's third-string tight end behind Adam Trautman and Juwan Johnson, as Nick Vannett did not see the field Sunday. Though Holtz did not record a target while playing 10 offensive snaps, he seems poised to take over as the team's No. 3 tight end moving forward.
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Saints' J.P. Holtz: Promoted to active roster
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Holtz was elevated to the active roster Saturday for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Holtz has spent the first three weeks of the season on the Saints' practice squad and will be added to the active roster for the first time this season. He figures to play primarily on special teams.
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J.P. Holtz: Let go by New Orleans
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The Saints waived Holtz on Tuesday.
The Saints don't have a headliner at tight end, but it is a deep group, which left Holtz as the odd man out. The undrafted pro out of Pittsburgh hasn't caught a pass since 2019, but his blocking prowess may draw the attention of a few teams.
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Bears' J.P. Holtz: Posts no stats in 2021
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Holtz failed to see a target in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season without recording a catch.
After posting seven catches for 91 yards in 2019, Holtz failed to catch a pass in 2020 or 2021. He'll be a restricted free agent this offseason, and unless his situation drastically changes, he won't likely be selected in most 2022 fantasy drafts.
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Bears' J.P. Holtz: Ready for Week 18
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Holtz (personal) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
The tight end was away from the team Week 17 while tending to a personal matter. Now back at the practice facility, Holtz is slated to serve as a depth option at tight end in Sunday's finale against the Vikings.
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Bears' J.P. Holtz: Out Sunday
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Holtz (personal) is inactive Sunday against the Giants.
Holtz was considered doubtful after not being with the team Thursday or Friday due to the personal matter. As he mainly contributes on special teams, Holtz' absence shouldn't impact the Bears' game plan when they host the Giants on Sunday.
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Bears' J.P. Holtz: Won't play in primetime
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Holtz (concussion) won't play Monday against the Steelers.
Holtz was never able to practice this week after entering the concussion protocol during Sunday's game. With the Bears entering a bye for Week 10, Holtz will try to recover and clear protocols for Week 11 against Baltimore.
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Bears' J.P. Holtz: Misses practice Friday
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Holtz (concussion) did not practice Friday.
Holtz entered concussion protocol on Sunday and has yet to be cleared. He has an extra day to prepare since the Bears don't play until Monday, but time is running out. If Holtz is unable to get cleared in time, it's likely Jesper Horsted would pick up some extra snaps.
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Bears' J.P. Holtz: Enters concussion protocol
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Holtz is in the concussion protocol, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Holtz will have an extra day to clear the protocol since the Bears play on Monday night in Week 9 against the Steelers. Jesper Horsted would likely absorb the extra snaps if the 28-year-old needs to miss time.
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Bears' J.P. Holtz: Returns to practice
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Holtz (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Holtz has missed each of the last two weeks with the injury. It would be reassuring to see him get a full practice in prior to the team's matchup Sunday against Tampa Bay, though his limited participation is a positive step. Holtz has yet to record a catch in four games this season.
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Bears' J.P. Holtz: Sitting out Week 5
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Holtz (quadriceps) won't play Sunday against the Raiders.
With fellow tight end Jesse James (personal) also ruled out, Jesper Horsted (knee) will slide up to third on the depth chart behind Cole Kmet and Jimmy Graham in Vegas. Holtz -- who hasn't had a pass thrown his way all season -- will look to make his return in Week 6 against the Packers.
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Bears' J.P. Holtz: Suiting up Week 14
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Holtz (shoulder) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.
The 27-year-old exited last Sunday's loss to the Lions after fielding one offensive snap, though he was able to participate in a limited capacity throughout this past practice week. Holtz has earned the green light from Chicago's training staff, allowing him to resume his typical backup tight end and special-teams roles as the 5-7 Bears fight to keep fading playoff hopes alive.
