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TELV8 insightsLatest Aug 23, 2026

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Aug 23, 2026

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NegativeInjuryAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Carter Runyon remained out of practice, with no update provided on his status or return timeline.

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PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Runyon is expected to step up into a depth tight end role in 2026 and see a fair share of 30-50 targets or more under new TE coach Luke Steckel, who emphasizes blocking and development.

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PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Runyon is expected to step up into a depth tight end role in 2026 and see a fair share of 30-50 targets or more under new TE coach Luke Steckel, who emphasizes blocking and development.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Runyon gained 6 pounds (239 to 245 pounds) in the offseason. The source indicates Runyon is likely playing a true inline role compared to a move TE in 2025, suggesting the weight gain supports a more traditional blocking-focused tight end role.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Runyon gained 6 pounds (239 to 245) during 2026 training camp; the weight gain likely reflects a positional shift toward a true inline tight end role compared to his 2025 move tight end usage.

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PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end prospect has more future and long-term value than veteran alternatives; source would rather see Runyon get a shot to prove himself in the rebuilding year than bring in aging veterans like Taysom Hill or keep older role players like Ian Thomas.

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PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026Silver And Black Pride

25-year-old TE prospect has more future and long-term value than veteran alternatives; the source prefers Runyon get a shot to prove himself at the third tight end role rather than bringing in aging veterans like Taysom Hill, positioning him as the preferred developmental option in a rebuilding year.

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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL

Backup tight end Carter Runyon did not participate in Friday's practice, listed among the few Raiders not in attendance.

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