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NegativeInjuryNov 6, 2026
Parkinson is listed as questionable with a rib injury, creating uncertainty around tight end availability for the Rams.NegativeInjuryNov 6, 2026
Tight end with rib injury returned to practice Friday as a limited participant and is listed as questionable to play.NegativeRoleNov 6, 2026
Colby Parkinson is identified as one of the Rams' secondary passing weapons, characterized as inconsistent and unreliable. Washington's defensive game plan aims to force Stafford to rely on Parkinson and other secondary options by taking away primary targets, making Parkinson a less dependable fantasy option.NegativeInjuryNov 6, 2026
Parkinson is dealing with a rib injury and has missed practice but remains visible around the facility, indicating the Rams are managing his availability carefully.NegativeInjuryNov 6, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson remained out of practice Thursday due to a rib injury, continuing his absence from team activities.NegativeInjuryNov 6, 2026
The tight end did not practice for the second consecutive day due to a rib injury.NegativeInjuryNov 5, 2026
Rams TE Colby Parkinson did not practice on Wednesday and is still dealing with a rib injury. He was listed as a non-participant on the Week 9 injury report.NegativeInjuryNov 5, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson did not practice on Wednesday due to a rib injury.NegativeInjuryNov 5, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson has dealt with shoulder and rib problems, contributing to the Rams' injury crisis that has struck every position group and forced McVay to scramble to keep the roster competitive.NegativeInjuryNov 3, 2026
Parkinson (ribs) begins Week 8 sidelined; he did not play in Week 8.NegativeInjuryNov 2, 2026
Tight end suffered rib injury against Raiders and missed Sunday's game against Chargers; progressing but remains without definitive return date.NegativeInjuryNov 2, 2026
Parkinson is dealing with a rib injury heading into Week 9.NegativeInjuryNov 2, 2026
Parkinson is dealing with a rib injury heading into Week 9.NegativeInjuryNov 2, 2026
Colby Parkinson is dealing with a rib injury heading into Week 9.NegativeRoleNov 2, 2026
Colby Parkinson was unavailable for the Rams' Week 8 game against the Chargers. The source notes that the Rams' offense entered the game without tight end Colby Parkinson, along with fellow tight end Terrence Ferguson and wide receiver Davante Adams. These absences impacted the Rams' offensive options early in the game.NegativeInjuryNov 1, 2026
Colby Parkinson ruled inactive for Week 8 vs. Chargers due to rib injury after battling multiple injuries in Week 7 against Las Vegas Raiders; the veteran pushed through discomfort but the physical toll has caught up with him heading into the divisional matchup, leaving the Rams without a key tight end option for both passing game and run-blocking assignments.NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026
Rams tight end Colby Parkinson carries a questionable designation heading into Week 8 against the Chargers due to a rib injury.NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026
Colby Parkinson is questionable with a rib injury for the Rams against the Chargers.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
Parkinson is a red-zone and check-and-release merchant with rare size (6'7", 266 lbs), filling a role that's needed with the Rams setting a season-high 35 snaps with three+ tight ends on the field. He's their best blocker and will be in this role even if Terrance Ferguson (ankle) returns soon. Tyler Higbee, Dennis Allen, and T-Ferg will run fancier routes and are less likely to volleyball-set a target for an interception like Parkinson did last week, but Parkinson can run pure with touchdowns at any time. He was the TE10 on TE10 usage in Week 6 before last week's TE17 on TE18 usage outing.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Colby Parkinson is being held out of practice because of a rib injury.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson (rib) was not scheduled to practice, indicating ongoing rib injury management.NegativeValueOct 28, 2026
Ranked 32nd among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 1, placing him in the minimal tier of trade assets.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Parkinson is playing through a shoulder injury and outplayed Higbee in Week 6, but with Davante Adams placed on injured reserve, the Rams are expected to shift to heavier rates of 12- and 13-personnel, which may impact Parkinson's role.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Parkinson is ranked as the TE14 in week 8 rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, with the Los Angeles Rams hosting the Los Angeles Chargers.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Parkinson is mentioned in a recap discussion with head coach Sean McVay regarding the Rams' Week 7 win over the Raiders, tight end depth, and team resilience, but no specific performance metrics or role changes are detailed in the source.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Parkinson subbed in and out three times during the Week 7 game against Las Vegas, appearing to go through multiple injuries while filling in for the sidelined Terrance Ferguson in a shorthanded tight end group; despite the disruption, the tight ends were engaged on their blocks and contributed to the Rams' successful ground attack.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Parkinson played 50 snaps (69% of plays) and despite being banged up, played a physical game; the source notes that in the future, the Rams offense will need him powering over defenders for extra yardage, suggesting an important role in the run-heavy scheme.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Colby Parkinson helped replace Davante Adams in the aggregate in the Rams' win over the Raiders, indicating increased offensive role and target opportunity following Adams' departure.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Rams tight end Colby Parkinson popped a pass into the air that was intercepted by the defense in the second half of Los Angeles' 35-21 win over Las Vegas, contributing to the team's turnover issues.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Colby Parkinson was a key target for Matthew Stafford with Davante Adams out; he ranked second on the tight end receptions list behind Davis Allen, indicating consistent involvement in the Rams passing game.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Against Las Vegas, Colby Parkinson 'seemed to replace Adams between the 20's,' finishing with 48 yards on 5 catches. The source frames this as proof of concept for the Rams' ability to distribute Davante Adams' vacated role, with Parkinson handling intermediate receiving duties.NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
Parkinson left the game twice with what looked like a leg injury, returning each time, but subbed out a third time after being tackled on a 15-yard catch early in the fourth quarter when he immediately grabbed at his lower back and walked gingerly off the field, finishing with five catches for 48 yards.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Parkinson finished with five catches for 48 yards as the Rams attempted to replace Davante Adams' production in the aggregate from the tight end position following Adams' expected extended absence. The source notes this output is close enough to Adams' usual game production when Puka Nacua is healthy, though Parkinson was held out of the end zone.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Parkinson led the Rams tight end group with 5 receptions for 48 yards in Week 7 against Las Vegas. The Rams' trio of tight ends combined for 11 receptions, 82 receiving yards, and two touchdowns, highlighting the effectiveness of the tight end position in the game plan.NegativeRoleOct 25, 2026
Colby Parkinson had a catchable fourth-quarter pass from Matthew Stafford bounce off him and into the hands of Raiders linebacker Nakobe Dean, resulting in an interception. This play occurred in an otherwise efficient performance by Stafford.NegativeUsageOct 25, 2026
Parkinson popped an intended pass from Matthew Stafford in the air in the fourth quarter, resulting in an interception that continued the Rams' pattern of self-inflicted mistakes and inability to put games away.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson had an on-target pass from Matthew Stafford bounce off his hands and into the hands of Raiders linebacker Nakobe Dean for an interception in the fourth quarter. This play contributed to Stafford's final stat line of 23-of-29 for 195 yards with three touchdowns and one interception.NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson is expected to see increased usage as the Rams rely more heavily on their tight ends to compensate for the absence of star receivers Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.NegativeProjectionOct 23, 2026
Parkinson is considered a potential option to fill the receiver void left by Davante Adams' injury, but the source notes he is having an awful season in 2025.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Parkinson is a viable fantasy TE2 as a towering (6'7", 266lbs) red-zone threat with Davante Adams (hamstring) suddenly out for 10 weeks; Parkinson was the TE7 on TE7 usage in three games without Adams last season. His target share has jumped from 8% to 15% with and without Adams.PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026
Parkinson had his first spike week of 2026 in Week 6's stunning loss to the Cardinals; he scored on a 13-personnel block-and-release concept near the goal line and found soft underneath spots against zone coverage on his other targets. His involvement will look like that, rather than on the downfield concepts we've seen from Terrance Ferguson (IR) before.NegativeValueOct 19, 2026
Parkinson played 36 snaps (72% of plays) on Sunday but has accumulated just 55 yards in six games despite carrying a $9 million salary cap hit. The source criticizes this as a poor return on investment for an offense that invested significant draft capital and money in multiple tight end formations.NegativeValueOct 19, 2026
Colby Parkinson at LV is classified as a dart-throw streaming option at 1% roster ownership for Week 7.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Parkinson caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford with 47 seconds remaining in the Rams' 18-16 loss to Arizona, capping a 91-yard drive that gave Los Angeles a 16-15 lead. The score was the Rams' last offensive play before the Cardinals won on a field goal.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Parkinson caught the go-ahead touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford during the Rams' late-game drive against Arizona, scoring on a five-yard reception with 47 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give Los Angeles a 16-15 lead.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford in the fourth quarter during a desperate scoring drive that gave the Rams a 16-15 lead with 47 seconds remaining against Arizona, though the Cardinals answered with a game-winning field goal.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson caught a touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford with 52 seconds remaining in the Rams' 18-16 loss to Arizona, giving the team a one-point lead on the team's final scoring drive.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Parkinson is among recent injured tight ends (along with Terrance Ferguson) whose absence has forced Tyler Higbee to step up over the last three weeks. On the offense's final two drives, Parkinson stretched for a touchdown, showing he remains a target option when healthy.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Parkinson caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford on the Rams' final drive against Arizona, scoring despite the Rams' 18-16 loss. This represents a key offensive moment in a game where the Rams struggled offensively.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Parkinson scored a touchdown with 47 seconds left in regulation that gave the Rams the lead, though the team ultimately lost 18-16 on a walk-off field goal by the Cardinals.NegativeMatchupOct 18, 2026
Colby Parkinson caught a pass on 2nd & 3 and broke the goal line, but was initially ruled down by contact at the 1-yard line; replay review upheld the down call, denying the Rams a 1st & Goal from the 1-yard line with 18 seconds and two timeouts remaining—a sequence that cost them the opportunity to punch in a go-ahead touchdown before Arizona scored the game-winning field goal with 46 seconds left.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson caught a six-yard touchdown pass from Stafford late in the game to tie the score; this was the Rams' second touchdown of the game in an offensive performance that managed only a field goal and two touchdowns despite entering as the league's most productive offense by yardage.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
Parkinson caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford with 47 seconds remaining in the game, providing one of the Rams' two scoring plays in the loss.NegativeRoleOct 18, 2026
Parkinson caught a late touchdown pass that was critical to the Rams reaching 16 points; it was one of the few offensive highlights in an otherwise inefficient game, and came only in the fourth quarter when the Rams finally generated offensive momentum.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
Parkinson scored a touchdown on a short pass from Stafford during the Rams' late 86-yard drive, stretching for the score to ensure the drive to the red zone paid off.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
Parkinson scored a touchdown on the play immediately following Davante Adams' injury, reaching over the goal line with 47 seconds left in the fourth quarter to give the Rams the lead in their 18-16 loss to Arizona.PositiveInjuryOct 17, 2026
Parkinson avoided the final Week 6 injury report despite a shoulder injury, indicating he is cleared to play against Arizona.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson was limited again with a shoulder injury, continuing his restricted practice participation.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Rams tight end Colby Parkinson was listed as limited with a shoulder injury on the estimated injury report.NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026
Rams tight end Colby Parkinson was present during the altercation between Alaric Jackson and Bradley Chubb, pulling Jackson away from Chubb after the punch was thrown.NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026
Played 53 snaps (65% of plays). Obviously gutting through his injury with just two short targets in a Rams game plan where the passing offense was all underneath. The source questions whether using a player of Parkinson's talent level while limited by injuries is a better choice than giving the Round 2 draft pick some needed time on the field, especially with the Rams starting 2-3.PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026
Parkinson should share primary tight end duties with Tyler Higbee while Ferguson is absent for a minimum of four games.NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026
Parkinson has seen significant regression from last year, reducing his role in the Rams' offense and allowing Higbee to take on more responsibility at tight end.NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026
Rams tight end Colby Parkinson was present during the post-game altercation at midfield following Buffalo's 37-34 overtime victory. Chubb exchanged words with Parkinson after attempting to pursue the Rams player involved in the initial confrontation, before ultimately turning away.PositiveInjuryOct 13, 2026
Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is expected to return for Week 5 against the Bills, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.PositiveInjuryOct 12, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson is expected to suit up for Week 5 against Buffalo after missing time, giving the Rams a clean bill of health for the matchup. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Parkinson will return alongside Aaron Donald and Jaylen Watson.PositiveInjuryOct 11, 2026
Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is expected to return for Week 5 against Buffalo after missing time with a shoulder/knee injury. His return adds depth to the offensive weapons as the team approaches the heart of the schedule.NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026
Colby Parkinson is trending in the right direction to return after being injured last week, which should limit Tyler Higbee's opportunity window at tight end.PositiveInjuryOct 9, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) was inactive last Sunday against the Eagles but head coach Sean McVay said on Thursday he expects Parkinson to be ready to go for Week 5 against the Bills, barring any setbacks. The plan is for the Rams to ramp up Parkinson in practice this week.PositiveInjuryOct 9, 2026
Tight end missed Sunday's game with an AC joint injury in his shoulder but participated in Thursday's limited practice. Coach McVay said 'Colby is progressing in a positive direction' and indicated the plan is to 'ramp them up throughout the week' with the expectation that 'as long as they progress accordingly, they'll be ready to go' for Monday's game against Buffalo.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Suffered AC joint sprain in Week 3 loss to Broncos; did not play in Week 4. With Ferguson also injured, leaves veteran Tyler Higbee as primary pass-catching option at tight end position.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Terrance Ferguson's placement on injured reserve creates an opportunity for Colby Parkinson to take on increased responsibilities at tight end. Parkinson's own status is also worth watching, as he has dealt with a knee/shoulder issue and was questionable heading into the Eagles game. He remains on the injury report entering Week 5, meaning the Rams could potentially have some uncertainty at tight end despite the return of other injured players.NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026
Colby Parkinson, the Rams' top tight end, is out for Week 4 after being ruled questionable. The source notes he didn't practice all week, so it never seemed like he was going to play. The Rams still have three tight ends on their roster despite Parkinson being out.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
Colby Parkinson is questionable for the second consecutive week and was very limited in the last game against Denver. If he remains limited, the Rams may turn to second-round rookie Max Klare at tight end.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson has not practiced this week and is listed as Questionable, adding to the Rams' depth chart concerns at the position following Ferguson's IR placement.NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026
Parkinson is listed as QUESTIONABLE with a knee/shoulder injury. He leads all Rams tight ends in snaps played but did not practice this week. Players who don't practice typically don't play, and the Rams already have a lot of tight end depth, so his status is uncertain.NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026
Colby Parkinson is nursing an injury heading into Week 4, which reduces his availability and elevates Max Klare to TE3 in the Rams' depth chart, creating increased opportunity for Klare in the 13 personnel package.NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026
Questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles with a knee/shoulder injury; status to be determined closer to game time.NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder, knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Rams coach Sean McVay.