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Catches touchdown Friday Hesse caught one of two targets for one yard and a touchdown during Friday's preseason contest against the Lions.

Impact Hesse operated as the top backup tight end behind Kyle Pitts and Anthony Firkser and totaled 27 snaps (22 offensive). His touchdown came in the second quarter and was rookie Desmond Ridder's first touchdown in NFL action. Hesse appeared in eight games for Atlanta last year and caught five of six targets for 43 yards. The undrafted tight end out of Iowa figures to garner a similar role in 2022, but he faces stiff training camp competition from veteran MyCole Pruitt and training-camp darling Feleipe Franks.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sideline Access: Parker Hesse hauls it in for the touchdown Falcons tight end Parker Hesse scores touchdown after play-action pass from rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Desmond Ridder floats play-action TD to Parker Hesse at goal-line Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder floats play-action touchdown to Falcons tight end Parker Hesse at the goal-line.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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JUNE 9, 2022 • Associated Press

No targets in season finale Hesse played 11 offensive snaps but didn't record any counting stats during Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Saints.

Impact Hesse out-snapped fellow backup tight end Lee Smith eleven to four, but neither were a factor in the passing game. Hesse finished the 2021 campaign with five catches (six targets) for 43 yards across eight appearances. However, the majority of that production -- three catches for 31 yards -- came in Week 17, when he was filling in for Hayden Hurst -- who was out due to COVID-19 protocols. Hesse is under contract for the 2022 season, while Smith and Hurst are not, so if the Falcons don't add any tight ends during the offseason, Hesse could head into next season as the primary backup to Kyle Pitts.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Falcons' active roster Hesse was signed to the Falcons' active roster Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.

Impact The tight end was called up from the practice squad in Week 17 against the Bills and made three catches for 31 yards in the loss. Hesse appears to have impressed with his performance, securing a spot on the active roster for the Falcons' season finale against the Saints next weekend. With Hayden Hurst (illness) on the COVID list and Kyle Pitts (hamstring) banged up, the 26-year-old may be in for a substantial role in Week 18.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three receptions in loss Hesse caught all three of his targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 29-15 loss to the Bills.

Impact With Hayden Hurst out due to COVID-19 protocols, Hesse was elevated to the active roster for the first time since Week 13. Star rookie Kyle Pitts also left the game at the start of the second half with a hamstring injury, so with Atlanta's top two tight ends sideliend, Hesse made the most of his opportunity by setting season highs in receptions (three) and yards (31). Pitts' status for Week 18 is uncertain, but Hurst is expected to return, so Hesse's role will likely be diminished. However, Hesse appears to have jumped Lee Smith on the depth chart after the former played 37 offensive snaps and the ladder only played 10.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Parker Hesse on going in and stepping up for the team Parker Hesse speaks to the media following the loss to the Bills.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Elevated in time for Week 17 Hesse was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hesse is in line for his first game action since Week 13. He'll be third on Atlanta's tight-end depth chart if Hayden Hurst is unable to return from the COVID list in time for the tilt against Buffalo.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches one pass Sunday Hesse caught his only target for seven yards during Sunday's 21-14 win over the Jaguars.

Impact With Hayden Hurst (ankle) on injured reserve, Hesse has caught one pass in each of his last two games. He was out-snapped by No. 2 tight end Lee Smith 29-to-23 on Sunday, but Smith's strength is in the running game, which should open the door for Hesse in the passing game. Nonetheless, barring a touchdown, Hesse likely remains unplayable in standard formats.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster Atlanta signed Hesse off its practice squad Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hesse will join the 53-man roster ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Patriots after fellow tight end Hayden Hurst (ankle) was moved to injured reserve in a corresponding move. In three appearances with the Falcons this season, Hesse has played 27 snaps on offense, failing to reel in his only target.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Hesse reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Hesse was a gameday elevation for Sunday's blowout loss and played 19 offensive snaps without receiving a target. Hayden Hurst (ankle) and Lee Smith (back) are battling injuries, so Hesse could rejoin the active roster as a depth option at tight end for Thursday's matchup with the Patriots.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 10 Hesse was elevated from the Falcons' practice squad Saturday in preparation for Sunday's game in Dallas, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.

Impact Hesse will provide some extra depth at tight end with Lee Smith (back) having been ruled out. Barring an in-game injury to Kyle Pitts or Hayden Hurst, Hesse's role on offense will be somewhere between minimal and nonexistent.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Falcons Hesse was signed to the Falcons' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Hesse appeared in the first two games of the season for the Falcons and was cut over the weekend. However, the 26-year-old will stick around on the practice squad.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Saturday Hesse was waived by the Falcons on Saturday.

Impact The tight end was let go after appearing in two games this season, failing to record a reception. He was buried on the depth chart behind Kyle Pitts and Hayden Hurst, ultimately being the odd man out when the team activated cornerback Kendall Sheffield from injured reserve Saturday.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Parker Hesse activated from reserve/COVID-19 list Falcons tight end Parker Hesse was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • AJC.COM

Activated by Falcons Hesse was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Hesse was away from the team for just over a week, but he'll rejoin the Falcons ahead of the season opener against Philadelphia. The 26-year-old is unlikely to play a significant role to begin the year since Kyle Pitts and Hayden Hurst are the team's clear top options at tight end.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list Hesse (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hesse was a likely candidate to get cut at Tuesday's roster deadline, but he'll instead move to the COVID-19 list. The 26-year-old will remain away from the team until he clears the health and safety protocols.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets chance in Atlanta The Falcons signed Hesse to a contract Thursday.

Impact Hesse will get a chance to compete for a reserve gig in Atlanta's tight end corps, where Kyle Pitts and Hayden Hurst are entrenched as the clear top two options. He spent time on Tennessee's practice squad last season.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Done in Tennessee The Titans waived Hesse on Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Hesse spent time on the Titans' practice squad last season. He's still vying for an opportunity to make his NFL debut, for which a depth role will need to be sought elsewhere in the league.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands future deal Hesse signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Hesse will spend the offseason program and training camp with the Titans in hopes of securing a depth role in 2021. The Iowa product didn't play an NFL game over his first two seasons in the league.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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