Gunnar Helm - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Secures four passes in loss Helm caught four of five targets for 28 yards in the Titans' 23-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Helm's five targets trailed both Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson, as the duo drew six targets apiece to lead the team in Week 1. Even more importantly for Helm's fantasy prospects, he ran 22 routes to Daniel Bellinger's five, suggesting he's well ahead of Bellinger on the depth chart as a pass catcher. Helm will be a lower-end TE2 next Sunday against the Eagles.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gunnar Helm Press Conference | Tennessee Titans Titans TE Gunnar Helm addresses the media at Nissan Stadium after Week 1 vs. the New York Jets.

3 DAYS AGO • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Gunnar Helm Press Conference | Tennessee Titans Titans TE Gunnar Helm addresses the media on Wednesday during practice at Vanderbilt Health Football Center.

SEPTEMBER 9 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Ends preseason with one catch Helm finished the preseason slate with one catch (on two targets) for 16 yards in two appearances.

Impact Helm joined the rest of the healthy starters to kick off preseason Weeks 1 and 2, logging 26 offensive snaps between the two contests. He then was rested in Saturday's exhibition finale against the Bears along with QB Cam Ward and company. A fourth-round pick in the 2025 Draft, Helm hauled in 44 of 55 targets for 357 yards and two touchdowns in 16 regular-season games as a rookie, and he'll be looking to build upon those numbers in Year 2 under new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Productive on one catch Helm brought in his only target for 16 yards in the Titans' 19-13 preseason win over the 49ers on Thursday.

Impact With Chig Okonkwo now in Washington, Helm is set to operate as the Titans' unquestioned No. 1 tight end in 2026. Consequently, the second-year pro was on the field with the rest of the starters to open Thursday's game, and he flashed on his one reception, which came during the Titans' opening possession. Helm's 16-yard grab moved the ball into 49ers territory and put his ability to gain yards after the catch on display. Helm already managed a 44-357-2 line across 16 regular-season games as a rookie in a rotational role, so fantasy expectations are understandably elevated now that Okonkwo is no longer a competitor for Cam Ward's attention.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

12 fantasy football late-round sleepers to target in 2026 drafts Fantasy football deep sleepers like Jalen Nailor and Gunnar Helm will probably amount to nothing, but they could help you win your league if...

AUGUST 6 • USATODAY.COM

PFF gives Titans' Gunnar Helm Extra Motivation Ahead of Highly Anticipated Second Season Tennessee Titans second-year tight end Gunnar Helm has just received some extra motivation from PFF ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Drawing praise entering Year 2 Titans head coach Robert Saleh has praised Helm's physical development this offseason and named the tight end as a player who "hopefully" will "take a big jump" during the 2026 sea...

Impact Helm set a franchise rookie tight end record with 44 catches for 357 yards and two touchdowns while suiting up for 16 regular-season games in 2025. Added competition may limit his fantasy ceiling, but a strong offseason would give Helm a chance to earn a larger role in Tennessee's offense, and the departure of Chig Okonkwo for the Commanders opens up notable receiving opportunities. Helm appears the favorite to win the No. 1 tight end job during training camp, with Daniel Bellinger and Kylen Gradson fitting into complementary roles.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Titans TE Gunnar Helm Got Reps at Tight End University — and He's Learning From the Best Tight End University was in full swing again this week. The group held a public practice at Vanderbilt Stadium, where fans got a live look a...

JUNE 24 • SI.COM

Gunnar Helm Press Conference | Tennessee Titans Titans TE Gunnar Helm addresses the media on Thursday during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center.

JUNE 11 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans OTA Tight End Breakdown: Can Gunnar Helm Take a Leap? Fans of the Tennessee Titans have been used to having solid tight ends. From Frank Wycheck, to Delanie Walker, Jonnu Smith, and Chig Okonkwo...

MAY 23 • SI.COM

Past toe injury Helm (toe) is participating in OTAs this week, Buck Reising of AtoZ Sports Nashville reports.

Impact Helm missed the Titans' regular-season finale back in January but appears to be back to full health after compiling 44 catches for 357 yards and two touchdowns on 55 targets as a rookie last season. With Chig Okonkwo now with the Commanders, Helm looks to win the TE1 job with the Titans this summer. His main competition for playing time will come from blocking types Daniel Bellinger and Kylen Granson.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

The NEW Era in Tennessee Starts Now | Titans Rookie Highlights The Tennessee Titans' 2025 rookie class lit up the NFL with highlight-reel plays and breakout moments! From Cam Ward leading the offense to...

JANUARY 28 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Try to Get Better Every Single Day | Gunnar Helm Press Conference Titans TE Gunnar Helm addresses reporters on Monday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

JANUARY 5 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans put receiver Van Jefferson, cornerback Armour-Davis on injured reserve, activate 2 from it

The Tennessee Titans placed wide receiver Van Jefferson and cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis on injured reserve and activated receiver Bryce Oliver and outside linebacker Ali Gaye fro...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Streaking Jaguars seek win No. 13, the AFC South title and another sweep of the Titans

The Jacksonville Jaguars can clinch the AFC South and reach 13 wins for the second time in franchise history when they host Tennessee in the regular-season finale

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Ruled out for season finale Helm (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact With Helm unavailable, Chig Okonkwo is slated to lead the Titans' Week 18 TE corps, with David Martin-Robinson also in the mix, while Cole Turner is a potential practice squad elevation. Helm finishes up his rookie season with a 44/357/2 receiving line (on 55 targets) in 16 contests. With Okonkwo eligible to become a free agent, the 2025 fourth-rounder could be positioned for an expanded role in 2026, pending the Titans' offseason moves at that tight end position.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out of Thursday's practice Helm (toe) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Helm has missed the first two practices of the week due to a lingering toe injury and was spotted with a boot on his right foot, per Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com. Helm would be unlikely to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jaguars unless he were to log at least a limited practice Friday. If the rookie fourth-round tight end is ruled out, then David Martin-Robinson would be in line for a larger role on offense alongside Chig Okonkwo.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Helm (toe) did not practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Helm has played through a toe injury since mid-December and hasn't yet been forced to miss any time, though he's generally managed to practice in at least a limited capacity during that stretch. The rookie tight end secured just one of two targets for one receiving yard during Tennessee's loss to the Saints in Week 17. He'll have two more chances to get back on the practice field ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale on the road against Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in Week 17 loss Helm recorded one catch for seven yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to the Saints.

Impact For the second straight week, Helm was out-produced by Chig Okonkwo, who paced the Titans with 55 yards and one touchdown on three catches across a team-high seven targets against New Orleans. Through 16 games this season, Helm has logged a 44-357-2 receiving line on 55 targets.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

All clear for Week 17 Helm (toe) was limited in practice Friday but does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Helm will continue to play through the toe injury he sustained Week 15 versus San Francisco, an issue which did not prevent him from handling a career-high 52 offensive snaps during Tennessee's win over the Chiefs in Week 16. Expect Helm to continue handling a key role as one of the Titans' top tight ends alongside Chig Okonkwo during Sunday's home game against New Orleans.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie QBs face off as Saints visit the Titans in their home finale

Both the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans are improving as the season winds to an end thanks to rookie quarterbacks

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Estimated as limited Helm (toe) is listed as limited on Thursday's estimated injury report, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Helm continues to manage a toe injury he initially suffered Week 15, but has managed to play through since. The rookie tight end was also limited in practice Wednesday, so he could need to log a full session Friday in order to avoid being assigned an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints. He played a career-high 52 offensive snaps (71 percent) versus the Chiefs in Week 16 but only logged two catches for nine yards (on three targets).

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with toe injury Helm (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Helm likely picked up the injury during the Titans' Week 16 win over the Chiefs, when he caught two passes (on three targets) for nine yards while playing 71 percent of the team's offensive snaps. His ability to practice in a limited capacity indicates the injury isn't considered serious, and he'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints. Helm has established a nice rapport with rookie quarterback Cam Ward in the six games since the Titans' Week 6 bye, with the duo connecting for 23 catches (on 28 targets) for 169 yards and one touchdown over that span.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal production against KC Helm recorded two receptions on three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 26-9 win over the Chiefs.

Impact Helm had started to gain momentum as a favorite target of Cam Ward, but that stalled against the Chiefs. He had only three targets, good for fifth on the team, while fellow tight end Chig Okonkwo commanded eight targets. Positively, Helm was on the field for a season-high 71 percent of offensive snaps, which could translate to additional opportunities to close the regular season.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Titans put receiver Van Jefferson, cornerback Armour-Davis on injured reserve, activate 2 from it

Streaking Jaguars seek win No. 13, the AFC South title and another sweep of the Titans

Rookie QBs face off as Saints visit the Titans in their home finale