KENDALL BLANTON NEWS

Inks new deal Blanton signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Blanton spent time on Kansas City's practice squad during the 2022 season after being cut by the Rams. With Los Angeles, he suited up for four games and secured both of his targets for 35 yards. He will spend the offseason competing to secure a role with the Chiefs.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tutu Atwell, Kendall Blanton and Bryce Perkins among Rams' inactives for Week 9 at Bucs A look at the inactives for Sunday's Week 9 regular season game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadi...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Light usage in loss Blanton brought in his only target for seven yards in Monday's 24-9 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Blanton's usage creeped up slightly in his second week working in place of Brycen Hopkins (suspension), taking the field for eight offensive snaps and catching his lone target. Tyler Higbee saw a whopping 14 targets and was on the field for 69 offensive snaps, leaving Blanton's usage at a minimum, a trend that will likely continue with just one more week before Hopkins returns.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury-depleted Rams keep rolling with unlikely contributors

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records one catch Blanton caught his only target for 28 yards in Sunday's 20-12 win against the Cardinals.

Impact Blanton, who was signed on Thursday off the Chiefs' practice squad, only saw the field for five offensive snaps, but made the most of it with a lengthy 28-yard reception near the end of the first quarter, flashing some of the receiving chops he showed off during last year's NFC Championship game where he had a solid five-reception, 57-yard game in place of an injured Tyler Higbee. Blanton will continue to fill in at tight end for at least the next two games while Brycen Hopkins (suspension) serves the remainder of his three-game ban for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlights: Rams TE Kendall Blanton connects with QB Matthew Stafford for 28-yard grab against Cardinals Los Angeles Rams tight end Kendall Blanton connects with quarterback Matthew Stafford for 28-yard gain against the Arizona Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Takk McKinley could make Rams debut Sunday, Kendall Blanton also expected to play Sean McVay said Takk McKinley could play as early as this Sunday. Kendall Blanton is expected to be active against the Cardinals, too.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Rams see McKinley as gamble worth taking to boost pass rush

The Los Angeles Rams signed edge rusher Takkarist McKinley off the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans earlier this week, looking for an experienced option after Leonard Floyd a...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with Rams Blanton was signed off of the Chiefs' practice squad by the Rams on Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.

Impact Blanton was waived by the Rams on Aug. 20, then found his way onto Kansas City's practice squad after a short stint with the Commanders. The addition of the 26-year-old comes a day after the news that fellow tight end Brycen Hopkins would be serving a three-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Blanton should be able to slide right into the team's offense after having been with the franchise recently, including appearing in 11 games last season. He'll likely operate as the team's No. 2 tight end Sunday in a divisional matchup with the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Kendall Blanton's release is a good sign for Lance McCutcheon and Jacob Harris Kendall Blanton’s surprising release could be taken as a good sign for Lance McCutcheon and Jacob Harris

AUGUST 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Claimed by Commanders Blanton was claimed off waivers by the Commanders on Sunday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Blanton's departure from the Rams was a bit of a surprise, as he was initially expected to be the No. 2 tight end for the Rams this season. However, the 26-year-old will find new opportunity in Washington, where he'll likely be competing for the same No. 2 role behind Logan Thomas (knee).

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sean McVay on injury updates on Logan Bruss and Daniel Hardy, decision to waive Kendall Blanton Rams head coach Sean McVay talks about G Logan Bruss' season-ending torn ACL and MCL sustained against the Texans, OLB Daniel Hardy leaving...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Rams rookie Bruss out for season; Super Bowl starter waived

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AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Waived by Rams The Rams waived Blanton on Saturday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Impact It was a quick slide for Blanton, as the Rams had him listed as the No. 2 tight end on their depth chart less than two weeks ago. He has suited up for 12 games during his first three seaons in the league, all with Los Angeles. He will now look for a new opportunity.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns backup role Blanton is listed as the No. 2 tight end for the Rams on their first unofficial depth chart, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Impact Tyler Higbee's return from an MCL injury suffered during the playoffs meant that Blanton and fellow tight end Brycen Hopkins would be relegated to backup duty, but Blanton will start the preseason as the primary backup, thanks to his more robust skill set as both a blocker and a receiver. Blanton will find plenty of work in two-tight end sets, but will likely struggle to improve on his 2021 stats (4-37-0 line in 11 regular season games) with numerous target hogs surrounding him on the field.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Rams' Players Surprise High School Football Team With New Cleats Kendall Blanton and David Long Jr. recently surprised a high school football team with brand new cleats.

JUNE 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rams DB David Long Jr. & TE Kendall Blanton surprise high school football team with new cleats | Normalize Kindness Los Angeles Rams defensive back David Long Jr. & tight end Kendall Blanton are normalizing kindness by surprising the Alexander Hamilton Hig...

JUNE 15, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Still in backup mix Following the recent NFL Draft, Blanton and Brycen Hopkins continue to follow Tyler Higbee on the Rams' tight end depth chart, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Meanwhile, 2021 fourth-rounder Jacob Harris is bouncing back from a knee injury, but at this stage Blanton -- who is presumably past a shoulder issue that slowed him in Super Bowl LVI -- and Hopkins remain next up for tight end targets in the event that Higbee misses time this season.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams TE Kendall Blanton talks his divisional-round touchdown & being a Super Bowl starter on Rams Revealed J.B. Long is joined by Los Angeles Rams TE Kendall Blanton to talk about his divisional-round touchdown & his journey of going from undrafte...

APRIL 26, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Limited due to shoulder injury Blanton (shoulder) didn't record any counting stats across 30 offensive snaps during Sunday's 23-20 Super Bowl win over the Bengals.

Impact Blanton stepped up during the NFC Championship Game in place of Tyler Higbee -- who suffered an MCL sprain in the first half -- catching all five of his targets for 57 yards. However, the 6-foot-6 tight end was limited during the Super Bowl after suffering a shoulder injury, according to Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In Blanton's absence, Brycen Hopkins stepped up as the primary tight end and caught all four of his targets for 47 yards across 39 offensive snaps.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams overcome injuries, dig deep in rally to win Super Bowl

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to fill in for Higbee With Tyler Higbee (knee) having been placed on IR by the Rams, Blanton is in line to lead the team's tight end corps in Sunday's Super Bowl against the Bengals, Brady Henderson of...

Impact Higbee was forced out of the NFC Championship Game versus the 49ers on Jan. 30 after playing just 14 snaps, and as was the case in that contest, Blanton will be counted on to step in as the Rams' top tight end this Sunday. In relief of Higbee in the team's win over San Francisco, Blanton logged 61 snaps en route to catching all five of his targets for 57 yards. While Blanton is poised for a starting assignment, and, in turn, his share of targets this weekend, Brycen Hopkins is available to back him up, with Kyle Markway currently a member of Los Angeles' practice squad.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kendall Blanton Odds to Win Super Bowl 56 MVP in 2022 Rams vs Bengals on FanDuel Sportsbook Los Angeles Rams tight end Kendall Blanton played a minimal role during the season as the No. 2 behind starter Tyler Higbee. However, Blanto...

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Rams TEs coach/pass game coordinator Wes Phillips praises Kendall Blanton's work ethic ahead of Super Bowl LVI Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/pass game coordinator talks about the impact his father had on his future as a coach, growing up in Buffal...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Rams TE Kendall Blanton "locked in" on playing in Super Bowl LVI & fulfilling his role for teammates Los Angeles Rams tight end Kendall Blanton talks about staying "locked in" on Super Bowl LVI and the importance of executing his assignments...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • THERAMS.COM