What It Means:

Eifert underwent back surgery last Tuesday. He said he could return sometime during the offseason program, but he said he will no doubt be ready for training camp. Either way, this will be another offseason of rehab for the tight end, who was sidelined by ankle issues last spring. Eifert has played 22 of a possible 48 regular season games the last three seasons.

Among the 35 tight ends with at least 45 targets in 2016, Eifert's Reception Net Expected Points per target ranks third-best behind only Rob Gronkowski and Hunter Henry.