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PositiveDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Turf Show Times
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.
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PositiveDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The source predicts Parkinson will earn a 3-year contract extension with the Rams. While some view him as a trade chip due to the Rams' tight end surplus, the source argues he fits the in-line/hybrid blocking tight end role that the team values. Davis Allen is a free agent after this year and Tyler Higbee is on his last life, leaving only Terrance Ferguson and Max Klare as flex tight end options. Parkinson is also a California native whose preference will be to stay put with a team that values using tight ends.
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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
Parkinson was the top scorer among Rams tight ends last season (TE22), yet the Rams' tight end group collectively out-scored everyone except the Cardinals in total team PPR points. The source notes this reflects a by-committee system where multiple tight ends are involved, limiting individual viability. Parkinson remains part of a crowded Rams TE room that now includes Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and rookie Max Klare, making a repeat of lead-guy status unlikely.
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PositiveBreakoutJul 23, 2026Turf Show Times
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.
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PositiveBreakoutJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
After five seasons as a rotational player with Seattle, Parkinson posted career-best numbers in starts, snaps, targets, receptions, yards, touchdowns, and catch percentage in 2025. The source questions whether this represents a true breakout or his ceiling as a pro. He came out of college as a receiver-first tight end, was TE#3 his first three seasons in Seattle, but usage increased each year; by 2023 he was on field for nearly 50 percent of snaps as TE#2. He shows good hands, ability to box out smaller defenders, crisp route running, and is now visibly bigger than when he entered the league.
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PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026Turf Show Times
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.
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PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026Turf Show Times
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.
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PositiveBreakoutJul 22, 2026Turf Show Times
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.
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