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USA Today
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Indianapolis Colts' Tyler Warren appears on PFF's top tight end rankings
Indianapolis Colts' Tyler Warren appears on PFF's top tight end rankings Indianapolis Colts' rookie Tyler Warren is already on PFF's list of the top 32 tight ends entering the 2025 regular season. Indianapolis Colts' rookie tight end Tyler Warren is yet to take an NFL regular-season snap, but he made Pro Football Focus' list as one of the top tight ends in the game. PFF's John Kosko put together his list of the top 32 tight ends entering the 2025 NFL season, and tied for 23rd, with fellow rookie Colston Loveland, was Warren. "Loveland and Warren were highly touted prospects and should be expected to produce immediately," wrote Kosko. "Loveland was selected 10th overall after earning a 90.6 PFF receiving grade in 2024, while Warren went at No. 14 overall after posting a 93.4 PFF receiving grade. Time will tell how they adjust to the NFL." In just one OTA practice, Warren was reportedly "very active" in the Colts' passing game already, whether that was with Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones under center. Warren will give the Colts that much-needed pass-catching boost at the tight end position, specifically over the middle of the field, where he can be a real matchup problem with his size and athleticism. However, Warren's impact will go well beyond that phase of the game. He's also a capable blocker and versatile, able to line up across the formation, and as we saw at Penn State, handle a variety of roles. That do-it-all skill set at the tight end position creates some unpredictability for an offense with defenses unable to get a beat on what's coming based on who is on the field or where the tight end is lined up. This then creates opportunities for the tight end and his teammates to exploit. 'He's highly intelligent," Colts area scout Chad Henry said via the Indy Star. "To use him the way that they used him, in all the different spots, you could see the former quarterback in him. When he came into our room at the Combine, he sounded like a coach." At the top of PFF's tight end rankings were George Kittle, followed by Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Mark Andrews, and Sam LaPorta.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Indianapolis Colts' OTAs: The big question at tight end
The Indianapolis Colts will begin Phase III of the offseason programs on May 28th, which means the start of voluntary Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Rather than only doing individual drills as the Colts have been doing, they will now be permitted to do 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 team drills, although no live contact is allowed. Advertisement So with this important part of the offseason schedule about to begin, I wanted to highlight one big question facing each position group. Up next are the tight ends. Below you can find our previous position previews. All eyes will be on Indianapolis Colts' rookie tight end Tyler Warren Okay, so that's not much of a question. I suppose one could be, how big and quick of an impact can Warren make as a rookie? The Colts haven't had a tight end eclipse 500 receiving yards in a season since 2018. In fact, when combined, the entire Colts' tight end room didn't even hit that mark last season. Warren can certainly provide a big boost in the passing game. He's coming off a 2024 season where he had over 100 receptions and totaled more than 1,200 receiving yards. As GM Chris Ballard discussed after the draft, Warren can be particularly impactful over the middle of the field, where his combination of size and athleticism makes him a difficult matchup. Advertisement However, with that said, Warren's impact is going to go beyond just the passing game. He comes to the NFL as a capable run blocker, and his versatility allowed him to fill a variety of roles at Penn State, which included lining up in the backfield at times. 'This is a big man now," said area scout Chad Henry via the Indy Star. "We have a hard time, anymore, finding guys that size (at tight end), because you're looking at a bunch of 230-pound guys that are basically an extra receiver. This guy happens to be an extra receiver who can knock the crap out of people, both on the line of scrimmage and in space." When an offense has a do-it-all presence at the tight end position, it adds some unpredictability to that unit because that player can shoulder a number of responsibilities, so defenses can't easily get a beat on what's coming based on who is on the field or where players are lined up. This then not only creates opportunities for Warren to exploit, but for his teammates as well. Advertisement Like any incoming rookie, there will be a learning curve for Warren, but he's in a position to make some noise right away, and that impact can go beyond just his column on the stat sheet. This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Indianapolis Colts OTAs preview: All eyes on TE Tyler Warren
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Contract details for Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick TE Tyler Warren
Contract details for Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick TE Tyler Warren Here is a look at the contract details for Indianapolis Colts' first-round draft pick TE Tyler Warren. Prior to rookie minicamp, the Indianapolis Colts agreed to contract terms with first-round draft pick Penn State tight end Tyler Warren. Over the Cap now has those contract details. When it comes to rookie deals, the rookie wage scale sets the parameters, based on where the player was drafted, that puts in place a ceiling and a floor for how much each draft pick can earn over their standard four-year contract. For a more detailed look at the rookie wage scale, click here. For Warren, who was the 14th overall pick, his total contract value over the four-year deal is $20.96 million, all of which is guaranteed, and it includes a $11.884 million signing bonus. From a cap perspective, that signing bonus amount will be prorated over the four years of the contract, in the form of a $2.971 million cap hit each year. In Year 1, Warren will earn a base salary of $840,000. In Year 2, it increases to $1.005 million, followed by $1.120 million in Year 3, and $1.235 million in Year 4. Tyler Warren's salary cap hits each year with Indianapolis Colts 2025: $3.811 million $3.811 million 2026: $4.763 million $4.763 million 2027: $5.716 million $5.716 million 2028: $6.669 million After totaling over 100 receptions and 1,200 receiving yards last season, Warren will give the Colts that needed pass-catching presence from the tight end position, particularly over the middle of the field. However, Warren's well-rounded skill set, which allows him to be moved around the formation and hold up in the run game as a blocker, brings a do-it-all presence to the tight end position as well. When an offense has that element, it can add a layer of unpredictability to that unit, which not only creates opportunities for Warren but for others as well.
Indianapolis Star
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Colts issue warning to season-ticket holders who put too many tickets on resale market
INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts issued a warning to some season-ticket holders last week, two days before the release of the 2025 schedule. Indianapolis sent a letter to season-ticket holders who listed or resold tickets for most of the team's games in 2024 with a warning that putting too many tickets on the market again in 2025 could cost the fan their ability to renew their season tickets in 2026. No action will be taken toward a fan's 2025 tickets. 'The policy is designed to ensure that tickets are used by genuine fans who will be present at our games, and to prevent the exploitation of our ticketing system,' the letter read. The Colts provided a copy of the letter to IndyStar. The policy is not new. Indianapolis has issued the letters for the past several seasons, and the team noted that there are many NFL teams that have the same policy. ESPN, the outlet that first reported the Colts' policy, also reported that the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have similar policies, and the Green Bay Packers declined to renew the accounts of season-ticket holders who have sold all of their tickets multiple seasons in a row. For the Colts, the goal is to make sure the team's fans have access to reasonably priced tickets by preventing outside parties from buying up season tickets solely for the purpose of turning them on the secondary market at a much higher price. The NFL does have partnerships with secondary-market ticket vendors, but this falls outside of that category. The Colts haven't had trouble selling season tickets. Indianapolis established the Forever Blue waitlist in June of 2024 for those fans who wanted season tickets but couldn't get any before they had all been sold. 'While the ability to re-sell tickets is a benefit to all members, those that are purchasing tickets for the sole purpose of re-sale and choose to re-sell most of their tickets are in violation of this policy,' the letter read. Colts news: 10 thoughts on Tyler Warren, JT Tuimoloau's contract and more after Colts rookie minicamp The effects of the resale market could be felt palpably in Indianapolis in 2024, the product of a schedule full of Colts home games against teams with massive fan bases within relatively easy driving distance of Indianapolis. Fans of the Bears, Steelers, Lions and Bills bought up large chunks of tickets on the resale market, making their presence felt in Lucas Oil Stadium in a big way. But those games did not prompt the letter. Indianapolis, like a lot of NFL teams, has been trying to find ways to ensure that most of their tickets end up in the hands of Colts fans for a while now.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LOOK: Tyler Warren, Riley Leonard in full Indianapolis Colts' uniform for first time
We got our first look at Indianapolis Colts first-round pick, Tyler Warren, and sixth-round pick, Riley Leonard, in their full uniforms during the NFLPA's Rookie Premiere event. In total, there were 42 attendees at this year's event, with 40 of them being either quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, or tight ends. The lone defenders at the event were defensive ends Abdul Carter and Mykel Williams. Advertisement "The Premiere is one of the most valuable opportunities available to NFLPA partners as it's the first point of contact to connect directly with professional football's most promising and marketable young players – at a single unique event – to build content and relationships for the season and beyond," per the NFLPA site. The addition of Warren to the Colts' offense will provide the offense with needed pass-catching help from the tight end position. But his well-rounded skill set will allow him to impact the game in a variety of ways. With Leonard, he will have the opportunity to develop and continue to grow this season behind Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. Leonard was on the Colts' radar throughout the pre-draft process and could become a long-term backup option for the team. This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: NFL Rookie Premiere: See Tyler Warren, Riley Leonard in Colts uniform
