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Turf Show Times fantasy football takes on Colby Parkinson
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All Turf Show Times insights about Colby Parkinson
NegativeDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Parkinson appeared on 98.2% of fan-submitted 53-man rosters in the Turf Show Times consensus projection, indicating near-universal consensus for his roster spot.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Listed as 'In' on the Rams' depth chart reset, indicating he is locked into the roster as a primary tight end.NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Listed as one of four tight ends on the Rams' 53-man roster projection alongside Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Terrance Ferguson; rested in both preseason games as an established roster lock.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Parkinson was the Rams' best tight end last season and is a natural trade candidate to the Packers given Green Bay's tight end injury crisis. Though slightly overpaid, he could be an immediate weapon for Jordan Love and could command a fourth- or fifth-round pick or player in a trade, making him a valuable asset for a team with tight end depth.PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
Listed as the likely starter at tight end for the Rams, though the team does not have a clear-cut favorite at the position and listed all four returning tight ends on the first string.NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026
Parkinson is expected to make the 53-man roster as one of five tight ends; the Rams' commitment to 13 personnel supports keeping five tight ends.NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026
Veteran tight end Colby Parkinson remains a leader of the Rams' tight end room during Davis Allen's injury absence. The source emphasizes that the Rams' strong depth at tight end—with Parkinson and Tyler Higbee as established veterans—enables the team to absorb Allen's temporary setback without disrupting practice rotations or rushing Allen's recovery.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Parkinson unlocks a ton for the Rams' offense but does not crack the very upper echelon at tight end relative to peers like George Kittle, Trey McBride, or Brock Bowers.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Colby Parkinson received 14% of fan votes as a potential starter to lose his job in camp, indicating moderate concern about his roster status among surveyed Rams fans.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
14% of Rams fans surveyed selected Parkinson as a potential starter to lose his job in training camp, indicating some concern about his roster security at tight end.PositiveDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
The source predicts Parkinson earns a 3-year contract extension with the Rams. While many view Parkinson as a trade chip due to the Rams' tight end surplus, the source argues he is secure because Davis Allen is a free agent after this year and Tyler Higbee is on his last year; Terrance Ferguson and Max Klare are more suited to be flex tight ends while Parkinson fits the role of an in-line/hybrid blocking tight end. Parkinson is also a California native and the source believes his preference will be to stay put with a team that values using tight ends.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
Returning veteran tight end with tools and now the confidence and understanding of the Rams offense to build on last year's showing; positioned as part of a five-man tight end rotation expected to compete and win in 2026.PositiveBreakoutJul 23, 2026
After five seasons as a rotational player with Seattle, Parkinson posted career-best numbers across starts, snaps, targets, receptions, yards, touchdowns, and catch percentage in 2025. The source raises the question of whether this represents a true breakout or his ceiling as a pro. He came out of college as a receiver-first tight end, struggled to break through his first three seasons in Seattle as TE#3, but usage increased each year; by 2023 he was on the field for nearly 50 percent of snaps as TE#2. He has improved his blocking significantly and now shows good hands, ability to box out smaller defenders, crisp route running, and dangerous play at all depths.NegativeDepth ChartJul 23, 2026
Parkinson appeared on 98.1% of fan-submitted 53-man rosters, indicating strong consensus that he will make the roster as a tight end. The source notes that the Rams are keeping five tight ends, which is part of Sean McVay's apparent insistence to load the tight end room.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Parkinson has received more opportunities in the passing game with the Rams than he did in his first four years in Seattle. In his final two years with the Seahawks, he was targeted 68 times, compared to 105 times with L.A. Parkinson went from being largely forgotten in the Rams offense to becoming one of Matthew Stafford's go-to guys outside of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, establishing a clear role elevation and target share increase that supports his 2026 outlook.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Parkinson received recognition from Pro Football Focus, ranking 15th in the outlet's tight end rankings ahead of the season. PFF's Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick noted that after a ho-hum first five seasons, Parkinson enjoyed the best season of his career in 2025. His 77.2 PFF receiving grade placed ninth among all tight ends, while his eight touchdown catches tied for third. He was a weapon after the catch, averaging 6.4 yards after the catch per reception (sixth among tight ends), and his 30 positively-graded plays as a run-blocker ranked sixth at the position. The source indicates his promising finish to the year shows he can build on it moving into the 2026 season as L.A. aims for another deep playoff run, though he is not expected to transform into a top-tier tight end like George Kittle or Trey McBride.PositiveBreakoutJul 22, 2026
Parkinson broke out over the second half of 2025 after a quiet start to his Rams tenure. He had the best season of his career after taking advantage of Tyler Higbee being out of the lineup. From Weeks 12-17 when Higbee was sidelined, Parkinson posted 24 receptions on 32 targets for 249 yards and four touchdowns, compared to 15 receptions on 17 targets for 123 yards and two touchdowns in Weeks 1-11 with Higbee in the lineup. He ranked first team-wide in red zone catches (15) and yards (118), and trailed only Davante Adams in red zone touchdowns (six) and targets (22) inside the 20. His production carried into the playoffs, where he started all three games with eight receptions on 14 targets for 152 yards and a touchdown, including a game-winning touchdown against the Panthers on Wild Card Weekend.