McVay praises Colby Parkinson's multi-phase consistency

Tight end caught 8 touchdowns across 15 games in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

“Steady, consistent… just such a productive player in so many different phases.” Coach McVay on Colby Parkinson https:/ Via @RamsNFL on X

What happened: Coach McVay credited tight end Colby Parkinson as a steady, consistent contributor across multiple phases of the game. The endorsement comes after Parkinson returned to the lineup in Week 5 following a Week 4 injury absence.

Why it matters: Selected 133rd overall out of Stanford in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Parkinson gives the offense a reliable multi-phase option after regaining full availability. His ability to stay on the field across different packages stabilizes the tight end rotation during the 2026 regular season.

By the numbers: Per ESPN (as of Sept. 29, 2026), Parkinson caught 43 passes for 408 yards and 8 touchdowns in 15 games during the 2025 season after entering the league as the No.

What to watch: Parkinson projects to maintain his multi-phase workload as the regular-season schedule continues.

Sources

@RamsNFL 2026-10-23T20:19:41.778383+00:00

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