ZACH GENTRY NEWS

Let go by Vegas Gentry was released by the Raiders on Tuesday.

Impact Gentry failed to secure a spot on Vegas' 53-man roster, as the Raiders went with Brock Bowers (foot), Michael Mayer and Harrison Bryant at tight end. With 41 regular-season games of NFL experience under bis belt, the 6-foot-8 Gentry has a decent chance of securing at least a practice squad spot somewhere or could be an appealing option for another team looking to bolster its tight end depth.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Gentry, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tight End Zach Gentry is a 6-6, 215-pound tight end from Albuquerque, New Mexico

JUNE 4, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Raiders Under Contract: TE Zach Gentry Las Vegas Raiders tight end Zach Gentry has one year left on a two-year, $2.2-million contract.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raiders sign TE Zach Gentry Additionally, the Raiders have placed TE Jesper Horsted on the Reserve/Injured List and waived T Justin Herron.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • RAIDERS.COM

Joining Vegas' depleted TE room The Raiders are signing Gentry off Cincinnati's practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Gentry will join Vegas' active roster and will provide depth in a tight end room that's dealing with injuries to Michael Mayer (toe) and Jesper Horsted (hamstring). Both Mayer and Horsted missed Monday's win over the Chiefs, and if they remain out Sunday against the Colts, only Austin Hooper would slot in ahead of Gentry on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Gentry, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tight End Zach Gentry is a 6-6, 215-pound tight end from Albuquerque, New Mexico

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Steelers re-sign safety Kazee, tight end Gentry

A couple of familiar faces are staying in Pittsburgh

APRIL 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Staying in Pittsburgh Gentry is set to re-sign with the Steelers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Gentry has been with the Steelers for his first four years in the NFL, but he did not start playing a bigger role until 2021. He has played all 34 games over the previous two years. In that span he accumulated 299 yards on 38 receptions. He projects to back up Pat Freiermuth in 2023.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Gentry Expects Steelers to Do 'Necessary Things' to Keep Him Zach Gentry believes he’ll remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

WATCH: 1-on-1 with Gentry Zach Gentry sat down to discuss the improvement of the Steelers offense, his relationship with Pat Freiermuth and the running game

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • STEELERS.COM

Tallies 23 receiving yards Gentry secured his lone target for 23 yards during the Steelers' 28-14 win over Cleveland on Sunday.

Impact Gentry had a consistent snap share for most of the 2022 season, but he racked up double-digit receiving yards on just three occasions. Over his 17 appearances, he secured 19 of 23 targets for 132 yards. The 26-year-old is slated to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, and it's possible he seeks out a team in which he's able to carve out a larger role.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outpaces Freiermuth in snaps Gentry secured his lone target for four yards during the Steelers' 24-16 win over Carolina on Sunday.

Impact Although Gentry had minimal fantasy production during Sunday's victory, he was on the field for 62 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps, which outpaced fellow tight end Pat Freiermuth, who played 56 percent of the snaps. Gentry has had fairly consistent playing time this year but hasn't been very involved in the passing game, as he's secured just nine of 12 targets for 23 yards over the last nine games.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in Week 14 Gentry failed to secure his lone target during the Steelers' 16-14 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact Gentry was on the field for a season-high 74 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps last week, but he played just 45 percent of the snaps against Baltimore, which is more in line with his usual marks. The 26-year-old has been mainly used in a blocking capacity this year, and he doesn't have much fantasy relevance.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited production in passing game Gentry secured his lone target for eight yards during the Steelers' 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact Gentry was on the field for 74 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps during Sunday's matchup, outpacing fellow tight end Pat Freiermuth, who played 55 percent of the offensive snaps. However, Gentry was much less involved than Freiermuth in the passing game, as Freiermuth led the team with 76 receiving yards on three receptions. While Gentry's increased playing time in Week 13 was encouraging, he's been used mainly as a blocking tight end this year and has logged double-digit receiving yards just twice.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses yardage in loss Gentry caught his lone target for a minus-4 yards in Monday's 24-17 win over the Colts.

Impact Gentry played 36 of the Steelers' 69 offensive snaps in the win, with his 52 percent snap share representing his best mark since Week 6. He remains ahead of rookie Connor Heyward as Pittsburgh's No. 2 tight end, but he's unlikely to draw more than a couple targets in most games while Pat Freiermuth is healthy and available.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inside the bromance between Pat Freiermuth and Zach Gentry, the Steelers' perfect TE pair One's a receiver who likes to chill. The other? A blocker who likes to grill. Together, they form the ideal TE duo, on and off the field.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Minimal usage in loss Gentry secured both of his targets for zero yards during the Steelers' 16-10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Gentry served as the Steelers' top tight end last week but had limited results against the Buccaneers, and his production remained low in Week 7 with Pat Freiermuth back on the field. Gentry has been held under 10 yards in four of his last five appearances and doesn't have much fantasy value, especially when Freiermuth is healthy.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited results against Tampa Bay Gentry secured his lone target for four yards during Sunday's 20-18 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Gentry saw an uptick in snaps Sunday with Pat Freiermuth (concussion) sidelined. However, Gentry drew just one target late in the second quarter, which helped set up a 55-yard field goal by the Steelers. The 26-year-old has tallied at least 40 yards in two of the first six games of the season but is an unreliable fantasy option, particularly when Freiermuth is healthy.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should get expanded role Week 6 Gentry is expected to serve as the Steelers' starting tight end in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with Pat Freiermuth (concussion) having been ruled out for the Week 6 contes...

Impact With Freiermuth having yet to clear the NFL's five-step protocol for head injuries after suffering his third concussion in two seasons in last week's loss to the Bills, Gentry is the next man up at tight end. Even with Freiermuth playing roughly half of the game last week, Gentry still saw the field for 64 percent of the Steelers' offensive plays and parlayed the added playing time into a 5-43-0 receiving line on six targets. The Steelers' large deficit throughout the second half likely played a part in the team running a pass-heavy game script, but Sunday's matchup with the heavily favored Buccaneers should continue to open up opportunities in the passing game for Gentry and Connor Heyward, who is expected to serve as the No. 2 option at tight end. The 6-foot-8 Gentry should provide rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett with a big target in the short and intermediate areas of the field as well as the red zone.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for Week 6 Gentry (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact After sitting out Wednesday's practice due to the knee issue, Gentry cleared up any lingering concern about his health by taking every rep Thursday. Meanwhile, top tight end Pat Freiermuth was a limited participant for the second day in a row while he remains in the NFL's five-step protocol for head injuries after suffering the third diagnosed concussion of his two-year career in last Sunday's loss to the Bills. If Freiermuth can't clear the protocol in advance of this Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Gentry and No. 3 tight end Connor Heyward would likely take on elevated roles for Pittsburgh. Gentry saw plenty of usage Week 5 despite Freiermuth playing about half the game, as the 26-year-old finished the blowout loss to Buffalo with five receptions for 43 yards on six targets while taking the field for 64 percent of the snaps on offense.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Gentry (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Gentry saw an increased role during the team's Week 5 loss to the Patriots after Pat Freiermuth (concussion) left the game, but he appears to have picked up an injury as well, leaving Connor Heyward, a rookie sixth-round pick, as the only tight end to practice Wednesday. The extent of Gentry's knee injury remains unclear, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Week 6.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tomlin: Steelers need to work back toward 'respectability'

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he's not going to make changes for the sake of change with his team riding a four-game losing streak

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Nursing knee injury Gentry is dealing with a knee injury Tuesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Steelers don't practice until Wednesday, so it remains to be seen whether Gentry's injury will impact his participation level. Top tight end Pat Freiermuth is still in the concussion protocol.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 43 yards against Bills Gentry secured five of six targets for 43 yards during the Steelers' 38-3 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Gentry saw an uptick in playing time after Pat Freiermuth (concussion) exited the game, and the 2019 fifth-rounder performed fairly well with his increased opportunities. Gentry had totaled just two receiving yards over Pittsburgh's last three games, but he should serve as the team's top tight end if Freiermuth is forced to miss additional time.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held to one target Sunday Gentry secured his lone target for two yards during the Steelers' 24-20 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Gentry didn't play in last week's loss to Cleveland, but he was on the field for a season-high 61 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday. In spite of his uptick in playing time, the 2019 fifth-rounder had minimal production and should continue to have a limited role in the passing game as long as Pat Freiermuth is healthy.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE