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NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026
Tight end ruled Out with groin injury; unavailable for Week 7 game against Minnesota, affecting Colts' tight end depth chart.NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026
Tight end Tyler Warren (groin) ruled OUT for Week 7 against the Vikings; removes him from fantasy consideration and opens increased snap share for backup tight ends.NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026
Tight end Tyler Warren (groin) missed practice again today and is expected to miss Week 7 against the Vikings; the groin injury nearly ruled him out of last week's game as well.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
Tyler Warren ranks close to third in receiving yards for the Colts on a seasonal basis, behind Josh Downs and Keenan Allen. He has provided solid value on shorter throws, generating above-average EPA per target.NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026
Tight end missed Wednesday practice; still dealing with a groin injury sustained at practice last week heading into Week 7 matchup against Minnesota Vikings.NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026
Tight end Tyler Warren suffered a groin injury on Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 6 against Tennessee. The source characterizes this as 'very concerning,' indicating significant uncertainty around his availability and potential impact on the Colts' offensive game plan.NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026
Starting tight end Tyler Warren (groin) ruled out for Week 6 against Tennessee. The 2nd-year tight end suffered the injury during Friday's team practice and was downgraded from questionable to out. Through 5 starts this season, Warren has 30 receptions for 213 yards (7.1 yards per reception) and 3 total touchdowns (2 receiving, 1 rushing), establishing him as a key offensive contributor before the injury.NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren is officially designated as 'questionable' with a groin injury and will be a game-time decision ahead of the team's 1 PM EST home clash against the Tennessee Titans. Warren was a limited participant during Friday's practice after suffering the injury then. The 2nd-year tight end has 30 receptions for 213 total receiving yards (7.1 yards per reception average) and 2 touchdown receptions, as well as a rushing touchdown, through 5 starts so far this season.NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026
Colts TE listed as questionable with groin injury for Week 6 divisional clash against Titans.NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026
Clear primary receiving tight end for the Colts; currently questionable with groin injury after being limited participant in Friday practice. Status impacts Mallory's role and receiving opportunity on Sunday against Tennessee.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Tight end Tyler Warren (groin) has been listed as QUESTIONABLE for Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans. Warren injured his groin during the open to the media portion of practice and was listed as limited. Media members reported he was grimacing in pain after the rep where he was injured.PositiveMatchupOct 16, 2026
Warren appears on NFL Network's 'Start'em' fantasy recommendation list against the Colts, signaling he is expected to perform well in this matchup.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
Tyler Warren led the Colts' receivers in Week 5 with 83 yards on seven catches, producing most of his yardage through the air. Warren was the notable exception among receivers targeted downfield, generating positive value on intermediate throws (positive EPA per target), which the source notes has been awaited all season. Season totals show Warren's EPA per target is finally above average despite working primarily underneath.PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026
Head coach Shane Steichen unleashed Warren in Week 5, resulting in a team-high 7 receptions for 83 receiving yards plus a 1-yard fullback touchdown run on 4th and goal, signaling expanded offensive role and usage for the tight end.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Warren delivered his best game of the season with a season-high seven catches for 83 receiving yards and a crucial rushing touchdown. His one-yard rushing touchdown came on fourth-and-goal in the second quarter, bringing Indianapolis back within one point. He has a four-game streak with at least five catches, the longest current streak among NFL tight ends. Through five games, Warren has 30 catches for 213 receiving yards and three total touchdowns. The 2025 first-round draft pick has become a reliable target for Daniel Jones.PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
Warren was the bright spot for the Colts offense, leading the team with 7 receptions for 83 receiving yards and adding a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter during Indianapolis's 34-22 loss to Pittsburgh.PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
Tyler Warren led the Colts with 7 receptions for 83 receiving yards and added his second-career rushing touchdown on a fullback dive on fourth-and-goal after Jonathan Taylor was stuffed at the goal line three consecutive times.NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026
The source characterizes Tyler Warren as a good player but with specific limitations that fantasy owners should understand. Warren is not a high-volume pass catcher because he cannot run many routes; he is a straight-line athlete explosive north-south but lacks the route-separation ability of elite TEs like Kelce, Bowers, McBride, and Loveland. His value lies in red-zone production (good blocker, strong hands, physical at catch point) but he won't separate on pivot routes or break tackles in compressed coverage. The loss of Alec Pierce has compounded his production ceiling because defenses are no longer threatened deep and can compress coverage on his limited route tree.NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026
Tyler Warren finished Week 4 with 41 receiving yards, just behind Laquon Treadwell's team-leading 42 yards. Season-to-date, Warren ranks second on the team in receiving yards, fairly close behind Downs, and has generated much of his production after the catch rather than on the catch itself. However, the source expresses concern that the Colts should 'get more high value passes to Warren,' indicating his current target quality and efficiency remain below optimal despite his volume.NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026
Tyler Warren chipped before releasing underneath on the Dagger concept play, serving as the safety-valve option if nothing developed downfield. His role was to provide Daniel Jones with an immediate outlet if the primary read on Treadwell did not open up.PositiveRoleSep 25, 2026
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren scored a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 20, 2026, in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium; after the score, Warren handed the ball to Matt Goncalves, whose subsequent celebration drew an NFL fine.PositiveBreakoutSep 23, 2026
Warren looks like another major hit for Ballard, representing one of the recent draft successes.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Warren is identified as a difficult matchup and potential conversion option on the critical fourth-and-8 play. Daniel Jones cites him alongside Downs and Taylor as offensive weapons Steichen could have leveraged to attempt the conversion, though the condensed red-zone field made the play a low-percentage attempt.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Warren caught a 1-yard touchdown on the Colts' opening drive after running a slick slack route to get behind L'Jarius Sneed and finding open space in the end zone. The play came after Jones faked the pitch and waited just long enough to throw a dart to the tight end.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Colts tight end capped off the opening drive offensive touchdown with a 1-yard touchdown reception, establishing early offensive production in the game.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
The source identifies Tyler Warren as a key part of the Colts' offensive strategy, noting they need to generate touches for him. The source specifically mentions exploiting a potential matchup against Chiefs linebacker Nik Bonitto as a way for the Indy offense to look much better in week two.NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026
Warren is the primary read more often than not in the Colts' movement passing game, which limits his effectiveness when that scheme isn't working. When the Colts can't execute their movement passing game, Jones must execute full-field reads from the pocket, reducing Warren's role as the primary read and making the offense more susceptible to pressure. The source expects a bounce-back performance from Warren.PositiveInjurySep 11, 2026
Tyler Warren is healing from camp bumps and bruises; the source indicates he is trending toward availability for the Colts' Week One game.PositiveUsageSep 7, 2026
Warren benefited from Steichen's offensive scheme against the Chargers, receiving the ball in space via run actions designed to move the pocket; the source emphasizes Steichen's strategy to get the ball on the perimeter where YAC exists, with Warren specifically targeted on these plays to attack the flats and get linebackers running sideline to sideline.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Tyler Warren made the Colts' 53-man roster as the primary tight end option.NegativeInjuryAug 25, 2026
Colts tight end Tyler Warren is nursing a groin injury that may keep him out of practice this week, per the source.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Tyler Warren 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.NegativeInjuryAug 20, 2026
Part of Colts receiving corps depth; has had recent injury scares; when fully healthy, part of target distribution alongside Pierce and Josh Downs; with Pierce out and Downs/Warren dealing with injury concerns, Colts WR corps becomes significantly less formidable.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Warren is expected to be featured prominently within the Colts' first-team offense as a leading target for starting quarterback Daniel Jones, serving as a security blanket despite the new addition of veteran wideout Keenan Allen. The 2025 first-round pick recorded 76 receptions for 817 receiving yards and 4 touchdown receptions in his impressive rookie season, plus rushed for another score, and is poised for a potential breakout 2nd-year campaign.PositiveInjuryAug 20, 2026
Tyler Warren suffered an abductor strain during Wednesday's joint training camp practice against the Falcons but is expected to be fine and not miss much time, if any; should be back next week. The Colts avoided a critical injury to their 2nd-year tight end, who is expected to be featured prominently in the first-team offense despite the addition of veteran wideout Keenan Allen.NegativeInjuryAug 20, 2026
TE Tyler Warren experienced an injury scare during the joint practice training camp session against the Falcons.PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026
Tight end Tyler Warren caught a 20-yard touchdown on a wheel route in red zone drills when Daniel Jones noticed the defense sitting underneath and split the coverage with a dart to Warren.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
The source expects the Colts to utilize heavier offensive groupings with fewer WRs on the field now that they have Tyler Warren at tight end, which mitigates concerns about WR depth by shifting the offensive scheme toward more two-tight-end and run-heavy packages.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
The 2nd-year tight end is entrenched as the Colts' top receiving option at the position in a crowded tight end room.PositiveUsageAug 12, 2026
Tyler Warren carried the Colts offense for a stretch during training camp, indicating significant involvement and role prominence in the team's offensive scheme.PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Listed as the top tight end on the Colts' depth chart, ahead of Mo Alie-Cox, Drew Ogletree and Will Mallory.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Tyler Warren is positioned as a major piece at tight end in the Colts passing game. The source indicates Warren may become the most dangerous matchup piece in the offense, but his presence does not prevent Downs' target-share growth; instead, the two complement each other in a diversified passing attack where Downs handles underneath/intermediate work and Warren provides matchup versatility.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
TE carving out significant role in second NFL season; caught multiple 20-yard receptions including strike over middle and sensational high-point catch near midfield over Bynum; featured in 12 personnel and two tight end sets; developing chemistry with Jones on crossing routes and chunk plays; expected to see significant usage this season.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Warren is entering his second season as a major weapon at tight end for the Colts; in a balanced offensive scenario with Harrison Jr., Pierce, and Downs, Warren would become a matchup problem at the tight end position.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Tight end Tyler Warren developed a strong connection with QB Daniel Jones, fetching a handful of targets throughout Thursday's team periods. Jones looked to find Warren in rhythm on one play-action roll-right, though the pass was released just behind him due to pressure from Laiatu Latu, resulting in a pick-six. The source emphasizes Warren's target volume and connection with the starting QB.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Tight end developed a strong connection with starting QB Daniel Jones, fetching a handful of targets throughout team periods during training camp practice; primary target in rhythm on play-action looks.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Connected with Daniel Jones on both a hitch and a post route during the opening team period, showing early chemistry with the starting quarterback in the first practice.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Tyler Warren over 750.5 receiving yards at -110 is Michael Pittman JR's favorite player future on the board and cleanest value. Warren cleared 800 receiving yards last season and should be even more involved in the offense now, especially with Michael Pittman Jr. gone. The Colts need reliable targets, and Warren's skill set should make him a major part of the passing game regardless of quarterback. He can work the middle of the field, create mismatches, help on third down, and become a security blanket quarterbacks lean on over a full season. Even if Daniel Jones misses time, Warren should have enough volume to push for this number. There is also realistic ceiling upside beyond the line; he has a legitimate chance to push toward 1,000 if the passing game is functional and the Colts build the offense around their best young weapon.PositiveValueJul 22, 2026
Ranked #2 most valuable trade asset on the Colts roster with a projected trade value of a late first-round pick or early second-round pick plus more. Warren's value is built on youth, upside and cheap contract control; the source describes him as the most interesting player on the list because he is a young tight end who looks like a future difference-maker. He gives the Colts a rare offensive piece: a player who can win as a receiver, create mismatches, help the run game and become a long-term security blanket for the quarterback. The source notes that young, talented offensive weapons on rookie contracts are extremely valuable, and his role should only grow.