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Stampede Blue fantasy football takes on Will Mallory
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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026
With Tyler Warren ruled OUT, Will Mallory is expected to receive increased snaps in a bigger tight end rotation alongside Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree for Week 7 against the Vikings.PositiveRoleOct 18, 2026
Backup tight end Will Mallory has been activated off injured reserve and could help replace some of Tyler Warren's lost receiving production if Warren is unavailable for the Titans game.PositiveRoleOct 17, 2026
Activated off injured reserve after thumb injury; backup receiving tight end in crowded Colts TE room behind Tyler Warren, Mo Alie-Cox, and Drew Ogletree. If Warren misses time with groin injury, Mallory could assume receiving role. Led all Colts receivers in preseason opener with 6 receptions for 80 yards against New England.PositiveInjuryOct 16, 2026
Tight end Will Mallory (thumb) has been listed as QUESTIONABLE for Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans. Mallory is working his way back from injured reserve after missing the first five games of the season. The source notes the Colts passing attack is currently struggling and could use all the help it can get, suggesting Mallory could become a factor immediately upon return.NegativeDepth ChartOct 16, 2026
Tight end Will Mallory is close to making his return and could potentially fill the roster spot vacated by Slayton's release, though the source suggests this move is more likely than other alternatives.NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026
Colts tight end Will Mallory is ruled out with a thumb injury, removing him from Indianapolis's tight end rotation for the Week 5 matchup against Pittsburgh.PositiveInjuryOct 8, 2026
Tight end Will Mallory (thumb) was a full participant at practice again today. Mallory looks to be trending in the right direction to be activated off injured reserve and it may come this week.PositiveInjuryOct 7, 2026
Tight end Will Mallory (thumb) was a full practice participant. The Colts opened the 21-day practice window for Mallory to return from injured reserve, and the source notes his return could bode well for an offense that is screaming out for reliable pass catchers.NegativeDepth ChartOct 7, 2026
Indianapolis currently has a crowded tight end room with Tyler Warren, veteran Mo Alie-Cox, and Drew Ogletree. The Colts would need to carry four tight ends on their 53-man active roster if Mallory is activated. Mallory is not a candidate to be waived and re-signed to the practice squad due to the risk of another NFL team poaching him during that process.PositiveInjuryOct 7, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts opened the 21-day practice window for backup tight end Will Mallory, who is recovering from a thumb injury suffered during joint training camp practice against Atlanta on August 20th. Mallory will be eligible for activation off injured reserve within the next three weeks; if not activated during that span, he remains on IR for the remainder of the 2026 season. The 4th-year, 2023 5th-round pick impressed in the preseason opener against New England, catching a team-leading 6 receptions for 80 yards before the injury sidelined him for the subsequent two preseason games.NegativeInjuryAug 30, 2026
Backup tight end Will Mallory was placed on injured reserve with a thumb injury and a designation to return, meaning he will miss at minimum the first four games of the 2026 regular season.NegativeInjuryAug 25, 2026
Colts tight end Will Mallory (thumb) could be in jeopardy of missing the Colts regular season opener, per the source.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Will Mallory is one of four tight ends projected to make the 53-man roster; the source expects the Colts to keep four tight ends due to an expected increase in 12 personnel usage.PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026
Will Mallory caught a touchdown pass from Riley Leonard during the low red zone period, demonstrating involvement in the Colts' red zone passing game.PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026
Tight end Will Mallory caught a 10-yard touchdown on a comeback route during red zone drills with second-string quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Mallory led the game with 6 catches on 7 targets for 80 receiving yards, proving he deserves consistent pass game looks. He was targeted on multiple consecutive plays during Richardson's strong second-half drives, including a 18-yard crosser and a 19-yard reception off an underthrown pass that was tipped by Patriots cornerback Channing Canada.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
In a crowded Colts tight end room with Tyler Warren entrenched as the top receiving option, Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree handling blocking duties, Mallory has been a productive receiving option throughout camp. Led the Colts in receiving in the preseason opener with 6 receptions for 80 yards, showing nice chemistry with Richardson Sr. and productive catches.PositiveUsageAug 4, 2026
TE caught 20-yard gain on crossing route from Jones in final team period; featured alongside Tyler Warren in two tight end sets as part of Colts' vertical passing attack.