The Indianapolis Colts are just a few weeks away from returning to Westfield where fans will get to watch a tight end group compete for roles during training camp and the preseason.
This offseason featured the retirement of veteran Jack Doyle, who was one of the longest-tenured players on the roster in 2021. Despite still having one more year left on his contract, Doyle decided it was time to ride off into the sunset.
This expedited the process of the Colts needing to find his replacement. They re-signed Mo Alie-Cox to a three-year deal and picked up two more intriguing options during the 2022 NFL draft.
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With training camp set to begin July 26, here’s a look at our preview of the position:
Mo Alie-Cox
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The aforementioned Alie-Cox will be stepping into the role as the starting “Y” tight end in the offense. This bigger role comes with the most responsibility Alie-Cox has seen during his career. It’s why the Colts gave him a three-year deal worth roughly $18 million.
Alie-Cox has already proven himself to be a strong run blocker. It’s not always pretty, but he gets the job done. Now, the 28-year-old has to make more of an impact as a receiver. He’s coming off of a career-high 45 targets, and we should expect a slight bump there now that he’s in a bigger role.
Over the last two seasons combined, Alie-Cox has recorded 12.9 yards per reception and six touchdowns. He should be a mainstay in the red zone offense while working over the middle of the field both stretching the seam vertically and finding holes in the zone as a safety net.
This is a big year for Alie-Cox, who is looking to prove his worth as a starter.
Kylen Granson
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Granson, a fourth-round pick in 2021, enters his second season likely in a bigger role than his rookie campaign. Working as the “F” tight end in the offense, Granson’s role is focused more on the receiving aspect of his game.
The SMU product saw 15 targets during his rookie season, which was right around expectation for a fourth-round rookie tight end. The Colts did invest in a third-round tight end this year (more on him below), but the TE2 role is Granson’s to lose.
Granson is an athletic weapon the Colts can use in the passing game. His athleticism should help make plays after the…
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