The 8-TD Tight End No One Saw Getting Cut, And Why It's A Bleacher Report Pipe Dream

Woah, hold up, stop the presses! Bleacher Report just dropped a take so scorching, so out-there, it deserves a full breakdown. Some analyst over there, Dave Holcomb, actually suggested the Rams would cut Colby Parkinson, their best all-around tight end from last season, to save a measly $7 million. Are you kidding me? If you bleed green and blue like I do, you know a hot take when you see one, and this one is straight fire. It's not happening, folks, and I'm gonna tell you why this whole idea is completely bonkers.

Eight Touchdowns & Counting: Why This Claim Is Insane

Let's talk facts, not fiction. Colby Parkinson, a player barely 27 years old, was an absolute beast in 2025. He racked up eight touchdowns, tying for the third-most by any tight end in the entire NFL. Think about that for a second! He wasn't just catching passes, he was a reliable target for Matthew Stafford, hauling in over 76% of his looks. And in the playoffs? Yep, another touchdown. He was the third-most targeted player on that team. This guy is a vital weapon, a red zone threat, and the most probable tight end on their roster to still have a career in three years. So, to even whisper about cutting a player with that kind of production and potential, especially when a Super Bowl push is their whole deal after snagging Myles Garrett, just doesn't make sense. It defies logic, it defies common sense, and honestly, it sounds like someone needed to hit a word count for an assignment.

The "Logjam" That Isn't

Okay, Bleacher Report says the Rams have a "logjam" at tight end. Sure, they drafted a rookie in Max Klare, and they still have Tyler Higbee. But let's be real about the depth chart. Higbee is 33 years old with an injury history. Terrance Ferguson? His career has been underwhelming, period. He caught just one-of-six targets for 19 yards in the playoffs. Davis Allen could improve, but he's rocking a career drop rate over 10 percent. That's not a "logjam" that screams "cut our best tight end." McVay and Les Snead didn't draft Ferguson and Klare to replace Parkinson. They're building for the future, looking for a bridge after Higbee eventually retires and assuming Davis Allen moves on. The Rams are probably just gonna keep five tight ends on the roster, which means Parkinson is staying put. Allen is way more likely to be on the outs if anyone is.

What This Means As We Head Towards Week 1

So, forget the noise. The Rams are not going to cut Colby Parkinson. It's actually more likely they'd extend him than send him packing for a measly $7 million, especially when he carries a $9 million cap hit. Why give up your best all-around player at the position, a proven touchdown machine, for that? As we get closer to Week 1, expect Parkinson to be a core part of their offense, not an afterthought. Keep an eye on how McVay uses his tight ends, but rest assured, the player who tied for third in the league in touchdowns is gonna be right there, making plays. That's what you call a sure bet in a sea of wild speculation.

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