Parkinson secured one of two targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals. Parkinson's stats took a step back from a solid Week 1 performance, but the entire Rams' offense struggled with just 269 yards of total offense in the blowout. Cooper Kupp (ankle) is almost certainly going to miss time after being seen in a walking boot after the contest, which leaves Parkinson, Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson as the team's leading receiving options until Kupp, Puka Nacua (knee) or Tyler Higbee (knee) return from injury.
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ACTIVELatest Colby Parkinson news
Team
Los Angeles Rams
Birthdate
1/8/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'7", 265 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 4; Pk (SEA)
Birthplace
Simi Valley, CA, USA
Position
TE
College
Stanford
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Los Angeles Rams
2024-Present
(1 season)
Seattle Seahawks
2020-2024
(4 seasons)
Parkinson secured one of two targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals. Parkinson's stats took a step back from a solid Week 1 performance, but the entire Rams' offense struggled with just 269 yards of total offense in the blowout. Cooper Kupp (ankle) is almost certainly going to miss time after being seen in a walking boot after the contest, which leaves Parkinson, Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson as the team's leading receiving options until Kupp, Puka Nacua (knee) or Tyler Higbee (knee) return from injury.
Parkinson finished with four receptions on five targets for 47 yards in Sunday's narrow defeat to the Lions. Parkinson signed with the Rams this past offseason to become the team's starting tight end after spending the first four years of his career with the Seahawks. The 25-year-old ceded just one target to backup Davis Allen while former starter Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the active/PUP list with no current timetable for a potential return. Parkinson's current situation as the offensive-minded Rams' only experienced tight end puts him in a positive fantasy position for next Sunday's tilt against Arizona and potentially the first half of the regular season.
The Rams and Parkinson agreed to terms of a three-year, $22.5 million contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Parkinson thus will get a chance to serve as L.A.'s top tight end in 2024 until Tyler Higbee completes his recovery from ACL and MCL tears that he sustained in the team's wild-card loss to the Rams in January. Considering the damage to Higbee's right now, that may result in Parkinson handling TE duties for a good portion of the upcoming campaign, assuming the Rams don't make any big splashes at the position this offseason. Parkinson was modestly productive for the Seahawks the last two seasons, combining for a 50-569-4 line on 68 targets in 34 games.
Parkinson drew a questionable designation after back-to-back limited practices to finish the week. After testing things out pregame, the training staff has given him the green light. Barring any setbacks, he will be availible to provide depth at tight end and contribute via special teams.
Parkinson played just 18 offensive snaps, finishing behind Noah Fant (33) and Will Dissly (22). It was his first targetless game of the season, as he has produced 11 catches for 132 yards on 17 targets through seven games.