Colson Yankoff - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Increased work in second season Yankoff caught two of three targets for 18 yards across 14 games in 2025.

Impact The UCLA product logged just 107 total snaps (101 on special teams and six on offense) across six regular-season games during his rookie campaign in 2024. However, he played a much larger role in his second season, logging 246 special-teams snaps and 107 offensive snaps. Despite the increased playing time, Yankoff was targeted just three times and operated in a depth role within Washington's tight end room. Under contract through 2026, the 25-year-old is expected to compete for a larger offensive role this offseason.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as full practice Yankoff (ankle) was estimated as a full participant on Monday's practice report.

Impact Yankoff missed Saturday night's loss to the Eagles but appears to be ready to return to the lineup following a one-game absence. Yankoff has a total of two catches for 18 yards on three targets across 12 appearances this season. He carries extremely minimal fantasy value.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Yankoff (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Eagles, Ben Selby of the Commanders' official site

Impact Yankoff was unable to practice all week due to the ankle injury he sustained in last Sunday's win over the Giants. The tight end's absence means the position room only has John Bates and Ben Sinnott ready for Saturday. Due to this development, rookies Robert McDaniel out of Jackson State University or Gee Scott out of Ohio State could be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's contest.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice to begin week Yankoff (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.

Impact Yankoff hurt his ankle Sunday against the Giants and apparently remains bothered by the issue. He'll almost certainly need to practice in some capacity by Thursday to have a chance of suiting up Saturday against Philadelphia. The Commanders are already shorthanded at tight end with Zach Ertz (knee) done for the season, so John Bates and Ben Sinnott are currently the team's only healthy players at the position.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Leaves game with ankle injury Yankoff (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Yankoff appeared to sustain the injury early in the second half, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Ben Sinnott should see a slight uptick in offensive snaps for as long as Yankoff is out of the game.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mariota's 14-yard dart to Yankoff gets Commanders to the cusp of red-zone access Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota passes a 14-yard ball to tight end Colson Yankoff.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Cleared to play Week 10 Yankoff (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Lions, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.

Impact A hamstring injury prevented Yankoff from playing in the Commanders' last two games, but he's been cleared to return Sunday after logging a full practice Friday. He's mostly served on special teams this season, but his return bolsters the Commanders' depth at tight end behind Zach Ertz, John Bates and Ben Sinnott.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Week 9 Yankoff (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Seahawks, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Commanders' No. 4 tight end, Yankoff carries zero fantasy value behind Zach Ertz, John Bates and Ben Sinnott. Yankoff has zero catches this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Monday Yankoff (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Chiefs, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Yankoff likely sustained a hamstring injury during Friday's practice, and the issue now appears serious enough for him to miss Monday night's contest. The UCLA product has appeared in all seven of Washington's games this season, failing to record an offensive stat while playing 184 total snaps (140 on special teams, 44 on offense). While he's sidelined in Week 8, the Commanders' tight-end room will likely consist of Zach Ertz, John Bates and Ben Sinnott.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Friday Yankoff (hamstring) was limited in Friday's practice, Commanders writer Ben Standig reports.

Impact Yankoff wasn't on the injury report Thursday, so it's possible he was injured in Friday's session. The Commanders will practice again Saturday ahead of Monday night's game against the Chiefs. Yankoff also dealt with a hamstring injury at the end of last season.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inside the locker room | TE Colson Yankoff Washington Commanders tight end Colson Yankoff addressed the media after the team's 30-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

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AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

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AUGUST 23, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Activated off IR The Commanders activated Yankoff (hamstring) off injured reserve and removed him from their injury report Saturday.

Impact Yankoff was designated to return to practice Jan. 8 but didn't play in last weekend's wild-card win over Tampa Bay. He logged a second straight week of full practices this week, and by being activated, he's now eligible to suit up Saturday night against the Lions. A roster spot opened up for Yankoff after linebacker Jordan Magee was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to a hamstring injury.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another full practice Yankoff (hamstring), who is on IR, practiced in full Tuesday.

Impact Yankoff was also a full practice participant all last week after being designated to return from IR on Wednesday, However, he wasn't activated off injured reserve ahead of Washington's wild-card win over the Buccaneers. It's unclear if Yankoff will be activated in time for this Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Lions, but the chances of that happening would increase if fellow tight end Ben Sinnott (shoulder) isn't able to play.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out for wild-card round Yankoff (hamstring), who is on IR, has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card matchup versus Tampa Bay.

Impact Yankoff has been on injured reserve since early November due to a hamstring injury. He was designated to return to practice Wednesday but isn't yet ready for game action. When healthy early in the campaign, Yankoff worked primarily on special teams, logging 101 snaps as part of that unit versus just six on offense over six games.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to practice Yankoff (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Yankoff has been on IR since early November but will have a chance to return to action during the Commanders' playoff run. The UCLA product will now be able to practice with the team and could be added to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers if he is healthy enough to play.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Yankoff (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Commanders on Saturday.

Impact Yankoff suffered a hamstring injury during the practice week and didn't practice Friday after being a limited participant Thursday. The issue appears to be fairly serious, as Yankoff will need to miss at least the next four games while on IR. The tight end's absence is unlikely to impact the Commanders' offensive gameplan much, as Yankoff has played only six offensive snaps on the season. He's been a staple on special teams, though, and will be missed in that regard.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out due to hamstring injury Yankoff (hamstring) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Yankoff appears to have picked up a hamstring injury during practice this week. He popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited practice participant and was listed as a DNP on Friday. The injury is severe enough for Yankoff to miss Sunday's game, but with the Commanders playing on a short week in Week 11, that could mean he may be sidelined for Thursday's NFC East clash against the Eagles on Nov. 14. With Yankoff sidelined for Sunday's game, Washington will go with Zach Ertz, John Bates and Ben Sinnott as the three tight ends on the active roster.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Filling special-teams role Yankoff played all 17 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of UCLA won a spot on the Commanders' season-opening 53-man roster as a fourth tight end, but he secured his place mainly due to his ability to contribute on special teams. He's suited up in five of Washington's first six games of the season and has played all but one of his 81 snaps on special teams.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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