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Waiver: Colby Parkinson added, Carolina Panthers dropped
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Colby Parkinson
TE · LAR · 27 yrs · exp 6 · Stanford
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Value
2,411
Rank
#210
Pos rank
#38
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Latest: Sep 7, 2026 · 2,411
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Waiver: Colby Parkinson added
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NFL trends that could explode in 2026: Rams' 13 personnel, Seahawks' chess piece on defense provide blueprint
The NFL is a copycat league, and trends like 13 personnel and chess piece on defense can explode across the league. The Rams used 13 personnel at the highest rate in the league last season, unlocking an MVP season from Matthew Stafford
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FA: Colby Parkinson dropped
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Terrance Ferguson Set for TE1 Role in Los Angeles?
Terrance Ferguson expected to lead Rams' tight ends in catches and yards, emerging as an every-week, game-planned role
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A new Seahawks 53-man roster projection after Week 1 of preseason
Did any Seahawks players help or hurt their case for a roster spot after the Cowboys game?
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Max Klare Plays Large Role in Rams Passing Attack in Preseason Opener
Los Angeles Rams tight end Max Klare caught seven of his eight targets for 37 yards during Saturday's preseason contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. Klare, a second-round pick, made a huge impression during his NFL preseason debut. He fetched targets from both Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson, and while he showed a decent rapport with both, he definitely clicked more with Simpson, the Rams' first-round pick out of Alabama. Klare and Simpson will be a duo to watch for several years to come, but it could take a little while for them to emerge as weekly fantasy threats. Simpson is waiting in the wings behind Matthew Stafford at quarterback, and Klare is a bit buried on the tight end depth chart behind Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, and Terrance Ferguson. Nevertheless, there's long-term appeal here, as the Ohio State product ranks as the TE23 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings
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Terrance Ferguson Consistently Showing Up in All Phases
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Thursday that second-year tight end Terrance Ferguson has consistently shown up in all phases -- in pass protection, in the running game, and as a receiver. McVay also said that Ferguson can play all over the formation and that he has become more comfortable in the offense going into his second year in the league. The 23-year-old former second-rounder from the University of Oregon stood out during a joint practice early this week against the Dallas Cowboys, connecting on several big pass plays with quarterback Matthew Stafford. McVay said that Ferguson "has been awesome" and that he has loved what he's done so far. L.A.'s tight end room is crowded with Ferguson, Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and rookie Max Klare, but Ferguson might have the most pure pass-catching upside of the group as he heads into Year 2. Most of the pass-game targets in L.A. will continue to go through receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, but in this explosive offense, Ferguson has intrigue as a low-end TE2 target with upside after averaging a hefty 21 yards per catch on 11 receptions as a rookie in 2025
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Rams TE Davis Allen to miss "some time" with quad injury
The Rams are going to be short a tight end for a little while. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Monday that Davis Allen is going to miss “some time” as he recovers from a quad injury. McVay said the team does not want to rush Allen back because of their plans for him this season. “Davis is going to be a big part of what we do,” McVay said, via Stu Jackson of the team’s website. Allen played in every game for the Rams last season and made six starts. He had 24 catches for 208 yards and three touchdowns in the regular season. Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson, and second-round pick Max Klare remain on hand at tight end
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Davis Allen Will be Given "Some Time" to Heal From Quad Injury
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen is sidelined with a quad injury at training camp, and coach Sean McVay indicated he will be given time to recover due to the soft-tissue nature of the injury. McVay stated Allen will be a significant part of the team's plans, though his contributions are expected to be more in blocking than as a fantasy pass-catcher, especially with competition from Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, and Terrance Ferguson, and the primary targets going to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Allen is unlikely to be a fantasy factor in single-TE leagues
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Terrance Ferguson Looking to Separate Himself in Rams Deep Tight End Room
Terrance Ferguson hopes for a breakout season amidst competition in the Rams' deep tight end room
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Warren McClendon has Pro Bowl pedigree
Warren McClendon enters the 2026 season as the Los Angeles Rams' starting right tackle for the first time. He finished last season ranked 15th among tackles by Pro Football Focus and has a "prove it" season ahead to sustain his production and potentially earn Pro Bowl consideration. The Rams face a contract decision regarding McClendon, who could become a top free agent if not extended
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FA: Colby Parkinson dropped
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Rams going all-in on tight ends
In 2025, the Los Angeles Rams offense evolved from a team that was primarily based on one tight end to a unit that embraced three. L.A. coach Sean McVay didn’t use the three tight end formation until Week 6 of the regular season and from then on, according to Next Gen Stats, proceeded to employ it on 43 percent of plays going forward. The Rams appear to be all-in on staying with the multiple tight end offense. They basically left the wide receiver corps alone, only adding a Round 6 draft pick (CJ Daniels) and instead drafted another receiver-first tight end, Max Klare, in Round 2. They also re-signed veteran Tyler Higbee . At eight-strong, the L.A. tight end room is a deep, solid mix of veterans and youngsters. All have good hands, are good route runners, and can attack/stretch defenses. How many will be on the Rams opening roster? A likelihood of five and the in-house competition should testing for them all. Colby Parkinson – 6’7” 252 lb. After five seasons in the NFL as a rotational player, Parkinson put up career best numbers in starts, snaps, targets, receptions, yards, touchdowns, and catch percentage. Is he ready for a breakout? Or is this his ceiling as a pro? Came out of college as a receiver-first tight end. Drafted by Seattle and Pete Carroll, the Seahawks used a lot of two tight end formations, but didn’t really harness the unit as weapons. Parkinson never really broke through over four seasons in the Great Northwest, his first three seasons were as TE#3. However, his usage did go up each season and in 2023, he was on the field for nearly 50 percent of snaps as TE#2. He also improved his blocking chops with Seattle and is now visibly bigger than when he entered the league. At his best, Parkinson shows good hands and an ability to to box out smaller defenders. He runs crisp routes and can be dangerous at all depth’s. Tyler Higbee – 6’6” 249 lb. The Rams brought Higbee back for 2026 on a two-year deal worth up to $8 mil and only half guaranteed, well-below his previous contract. Now 33 and entering his 11th season as the Rams longest tenured player, it will be interesting to see how the season wears on his body. He should be at his par early in the early going, but after being dogged by injuries for most of his career, will the Rams need him to play through the pain now that they have a fully stocked tight end room? It is quite likely that Higbee will no longer man a feature role in the Rams offense. But his role is not just dependent on the continued development of Terrance Ferguson and incoming Round 2 pick Max Klare, it may also hinge on how the youngsters are used in the 2026 offense. If they are in games as a pseudo-WR#3, Higbee should have a fair share of the rotation. He’s a better blocker than both youngsters and Sean McVay/Matthew Stafford are comfortable targeting him, particularly on screen passes. Davis Allen – 6’6” 245 lb. Allen enters his fourth season in L.A. and is in the final year of his rookie contract. He’s coming off his best season as a pro, playing in all 20 games with six starts and logging 585 offensive reps, second amongst Rams tight ends, along with 211 on special teams. According to Next Gen stats, Allen was on the field for 100 percent of snaps when the Rams aligned with three tight ends (“13” formation). He caught 24 of 33 targets (three drops) for 208 yards, accounting for three touchdowns and 12 first downs. For coming into the league as a receiver-first tight end, Allen has really worked on upgrading his blocking. Known a a vacuum coming onto the league, he strangely has had some drops. Likely best suited to shorter routes and red zone work, his burst is adequate, but lumbers in space. Good explosiveness for contested catches and jump balls. Solid hand/eye coordination and body control as well. Long, lean build doesn’t look much bigger than when he got to L.A. As a blocker, his technique and hand work are much improved, he squares up and seals off, and has become much more [... truncated ...]
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Colby Parkinson’s late-season surge can carry over into 2026
Parkinson enjoyed a strong finish to the 2025 season with primary starter Tyler Higbee sidelined
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Of all Rams TE’s, Colby Parkinson is the most important
Colby Parkinson is the most important TE for the Rams
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Colby Parkinson heavily added (#25)
Sleeper trending/add: Colby Parkinson (6865) count=702 (Δ702 vs prior poll)
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Colby Parkinson - Leads deep TE corps
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As the regular season approaches, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today notes that Parkinson is expected to remain the Rams' No. 1 tight end. During the 2025 regular season, Parkinson made his mark by catching 43 of his 56 targets for 408 yards and eight TDs in 15 contests. Though Los Angeles' current TE room is crowded, with Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson, Max Klare and Davis Allen also in the mix, DaSilva relays that Parkinson should be the Rams' primary inline tight end once again and will almost always be on the field when the team deploys TE-heavy sets. In that context, the 27-year-old retains a modest degree of fantasy utility in a passing attack that continues to feature high-volume WRs Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, in particular if Parkinson retains a key red-zone role in 2026
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FA: Colby Parkinson dropped
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NFL offseason power rankings: No. 23 Carolina Panthers try to build off a superb effort in close playoff loss
Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders | 26. Falcons | 25. Giants | 24. Saints | 23. Panthers In all sports, we focus on the last thing we saw from a team, especially if it was in the postseason. We fixate on how a team fared in an elimination event, rather than looking at the larger sample of the season that preceded it. That's a good thing for the Carolina Panthers. The last time we saw the Panthers, they almost pulled off one of the biggest upsets in NFL playoff history. Carolina, which squeezed into the playoffs with an 8-9 record thanks to playing in a terrible NFC South, was a 10.5-point home underdog to the Los Angeles Rams on wild-card weekend, the biggest home playoff underdog in the Super Bowl era. And with a minute to go, the Panthers led 31-27. A blocked punt led to Bryce Young 's fantastic touchdown pass to Jalen Coker with 2:37 left, giving the Panthers an improbable lead. Matthew Stafford then led the Rams on a fairly easy drive downfield, hitting tight end Colby Parkinson for a winning score with 38 seconds left. There was no shame in being beaten in the final minute by one of the NFL's two best teams last season, with the league's MVP coming up with a clutch drive when he had to. That near-miss changed the perception of the Panthers. They became the team that gave the Rams everything they could handle — Carolina beat the Rams in the regular season, too — and not one of five teams in NFL history to make the playoffs with a record under .500. The Panthers gained confidence too. "We proved that we're supposed to be here and that we're the team we said we are," safety Nick Scott told ESPN . Sometimes that's how a special run starts. In 2011, the Seattle Seahawks made the playoffs at 7-9, upset the New Orleans Saints in the "Beastquake" game, and three seasons later they were Super Bowl champions. The 2014 Panthers made the playoffs with a losing record, won in the wild-card round and a year later Carolina went 15-1 and won the NFC. It can happen. This Panthers team believes in itself. "We definitely showed the world, showed the city of Charlotte that we're here to compete," receiver and 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan said, via the team's site . Figuring out what happens next with Carolina is a challenge. Had the Panthers played in a normal division there wouldn't be any good vibes about them because we wouldn't have had a playoff berth or that close loss against the Rams to preoccupy us. The Panthers profiled as a team that was actually worse than its 8-9 record. They had the fourth-lowest point differential of any team to make the playoffs in NFL history. In DVOA , they were 25th overall, 25th on offense, 22nd on defense and 22nd on special teams. They were 26th in EPA ( expected points added ) on offense and 23rd in EPA allowed. They were 28th in net yards per play according to OddsShark . They won eight games and six came by three or fewer points, though that included a nice win at Green Bay and a regular-season win over the Rams. And now the Panthers get a first-place schedule, the third-toughest in the NFL this season according to SharpFootballAnalysis.com. But winning a bad division was progress for a franchise that had lost double-digit games in each of the previous six seasons. The Panthers spent big on their defense this offseason, signing pass rusher Jaelan Phillips to a huge $120 million deal over four years and also grabbed linebacker Devin Lloyd , a second-team All-Pro last season. It's a young team that took tangible steps forward and added two impact defenders, but by most metrics was one of the 10 worst teams in the NFL last season with a quarterback who still hasn't solidified himself as a top-end starter. Either the loss to the Rams was a sign of a team starting to level up, or just a great effort by an overmatched team that still has a long way to go, as the metrics would indicate. For Carolina [... truncated ...]
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