Cumberland (Achilles) will not play in Friday's preseason game, the New York Daily News' Manish Mehta reports.

He has now been dealing with the sore Achilles for almost two weeks, and while the injury isn't considered serious, it's enough to keep him out of action Friday. Jace Amaro should get plenty of looks at tight end during the Jets' third preseason game.

Cumberland (Achilles) missed Monday's practice, NJ.com reports.

Cumberland exited last Tuesday's practice with soreness in his Achilles tendon and has not practiced or played since. While his condition isn't considered serious, Cumberland had surgery on his other Achilles back in 2011, so the tight end is certainly wary of coming back too early. Right now, it's unknown when Cumberland might feel comfortable to return to action, but when he does, he figures to re-assume the Jets' starting tight end position ahead of rookie Jace Amaro.

Cumberland is dealing with a minor Achilles' injury, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.

Coach Rex Ryan believes that Cumberland should be able to play against Bengals in Saturday's preseason contest, though the tight end's fantasy upside is hampered by the Jets' addition of second-round draft choice Jace Amaro.

Cumberland left Tuesday's practice with tightness in his Achilles' tendon, ESPN New York reports.

Cumberland's ailment doesn't seems serious, but it's worth noting the tight end had his other Achilles' surgically repaired in 2011. As such, the veteran should be wary of his latest ailment, which could result in a few rest days. In any event, Cumberland embodies a key member of the Jets' offense, as he's currently projected as the team's starting tight end and also has the responsibility of mentoring rookie second-rounder Jace Amaro into the NFL.

Jeff Cumberland is already running behind Jace Amaro in pass-oriented personnel packages.

Jets re-signed TE Jeff Cumberland to a three-year deal.

The New York Daily News reports the Jets are in "serious negotiations" with free agent TE Jeff Cumberland.

The Jets are in love with Cumberland and reportedly expect him to make a big jump in his development next season. It's unclear whether a deal will get hammered out before free agency opens Tuesday afternoon, but the sides have been talking for a few weeks. Cumberland would ideally be a No. 2 catch-first tight end.

The New York Daily News reports the Jets are in discussions with free agent TE Jeff Cumberland.

The team is reportedly "bullish" on Cumberland's ability to take the next step in his development. Cumberland has soft hands and was a college wide receiver, but he isn't going to scare defenses. He wouldn't be a bad "1B" to a tight end with better movement skills and speed. Cumberland is our No. 15 free-agent tight end.

Jeff Cumberland had one catch for 30 yards in Sunday's Week 17 win over Miami.

Cumberland caught a game-sealing 30-yard halfback pass from Bilal Powell late in the fourth quarter. It was his only catch of the game. He finishes 2013 with 26 catches for 398 yards and four touchdowns, playing in a committee with Kellen Winslow. The Jets will likely look to upgrade at tight end in the offseason.

Jeff Cumberland was held without a catch in Week 14.

Cumberland is behind Kellen Winslow for targets and has fewer than 10 yards in four of his last five games. Continue to ignore him in all fantasy formats.

Jeff Cumberland had just one catch for six yards in Sunday's Week 13 loss to Miami.

Cumberland started, but was used in a rotation with Kellen Winslow. He was targeted only three times and has fewer than 10 yards in three of his last four games.

Jeff Cumberland was held to one catch for nine yards in Week 12.

Rotating with Kellen Winslow, Cumberland is a plodding mover on a poor passing team. We hope you don't even feel the need to roster him in fantasy leagues for Week 13 against the Dolphins.

Jeff Cumberland (concussion) returned to practice Wednesday, ditching the red no-contact jersey.

Cumberland suffered a "mild" concussion in Week 8. He sat out the Week 9 game and got the bye week to rest up even further. Cumberland is expected back for Sunday's divisional tilt with the Bills. He'll be a low-end TE2.

Jeff Cumberland (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Saints.

Cumberland should have no problem getting cleared during the Week 10 bye. The Jets will be forced to roll with Patriots castoff Zach Sudfeld as their every-down tight end. Santonio Holmes (hamstring) also remains out. The rest of the Jets inactives: QB David Garrard, RB Alex Green, G William Campbell, OL Ben Ijilana and OT Oday Aboushi.

Jets coach Rex Ryan said TE Jeff Cumberland (concussion) has not yet been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Cumberland was able to practice on a limited basis this week, but is still in the final stage of his concussion protocol. He's officially listed as questionable and will likely come down to a game-time decision.

Jets TE Jeff Cumberland (concussion) is not expected to play in Week 9 against the Saints.

Cumberland wasn't cleared to practice Wednesday and will be held out this week after suffering what was initially called a "mild" concussion. Zach Sudfeld will draw the start in his absence.

Jets TE Jeff Cumberland suffered a "mild" concussion in Week 8 against the Bengals, but is expected to be cleared for Week 9.

The Jets need all hands on deck against the Saints, and beat reporter Manish Mehta considers Cumberland "likely to play" this week. The concussion could help explain Cumberland's minimal Week 8 usage. He only played 30-of-67 snaps against Cincinnati, catching one of two targets for nine yards.

Jeff Cumberland caught just one pass for nine yards in Week 8 against Cincinnati.

Cumberland was targeted twice on the day. He's typically Geno Smith's favorite target over the middle and down the seams, but David Nelson played that role this week. Cumberland is too inconsistent to be anything more than a low TE2.

Updating an earlier item, Jeff Cumberland (hamstring) returned to Jets practice Thursday, getting in a limited session.

Cumberland must have been extremely limited, as the Jets' press corps reported him as "DNP" earlier Thursday. Either way, Cumberland is tentatively expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Barely on the TE2 radar even when healthy, Cumberland can't be trusted in fantasy leagues for Week 8.

Jeff Cumberland (hamstring) is not practicing again Thursday.

Cumberland is getting work in on the side with trainers. He'll likely be active at Cincy, but will be a really poor fantasy play at less than 100 percent. Cumberland is averaging 2.8 catches for 47.8 yards with two touchdowns over the last five games.