Nikola Kalinic - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Joins practice squad injured list Kalinic (undisclosed) was placed on the Bears' practice squad injured list Monday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Kalinic was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 31-28 win over the Steelers, recording a tackle and a forced fumble while playing 15 snaps on special teams. The tight end suffered an apparent injury in the game, leaving the team's Week 12 win in a cast. Kalinic reverted to the team's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log, and he will now be forced to miss some time moving forward.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bears place linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on injured reserve

The Chicago Bears have placed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on injured reserve

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Gets Week 12 elevation The Bears elevated Kalinic from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Pittsburgh.

Impact This is Kalinic's first elevation of the campaign after he signed to Chicago's practice squad in late August. The 28-year-old has played in nine career NFL games -- seven in 2022 with Indianapolis and two in 2024 with the Rams -- and has yet to see a passing target. The Bears have three other healthy tight ends (Cole Kmet, Colston Loveland and Durham Smythe) on the roster, so Kalinic could be challenged to see any offensive snaps Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Chicago The Bears signed Kalinic to the practice squad Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Kalinic wasn't able to catch onto the Falcons' 53-man roster, and he'll head to Chicago to get an opportunity with the Bears as a member of their practice squad. He has played in nine regular-season games since entering the league in 2022 after a stint in the Canadian Football League with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Falcons Atlanta waived Kalinic on Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Kalinic signed with the Falcons on a reserve/future contract in late January, but he won't make the team's initial 53-man roster. The 28-year-old is a candidate to land on a practice squad, either with the Falcons or elsewhere.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Gets opportunity in Atlanta The Falcons signed Kalinic to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Matt Urben of USA Today reports.

Impact Kalinic suited up for two games with the Rams in 2024, while also spending time on Los Angeles' practice squad. He contributed exclusively on special teams (28 snaps) in that span. Now, the journeyman tight end will get a chance to continue his development with the Falcons this offseason.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Kalinic reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday.

Impact Kalinic played 14 snaps on special teams and downed a punt during Sunday's win over the Rams. This was the second straight game the 27-year-old was elevated, and he could play again next week versus the Bears if Davis Allen (back) is unable to make his return.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Kalinic reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated again Kalinic was elevated to the Rams' active roster Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kalinic was elevated for Week 2 against the Cardinals, during which he played 14 snaps on special teams. If active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Kalinic would likely reprise the same role on special teams while also providing depth at tight end after Davis Allen was ruled out for Week 3 due to a back injury.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverting to practice squad Kalinic reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kalinic played 14 snaps during Sunday's 41-10 loss at Arizona, all on special teams. Whether he gets called back up for Week 3 action might depend on the availability of Davis Allen (back).

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to active roster The Rams elevated Kalinic from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Kalinic joined the Rams' practice squad after he was unable to make the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. With Davis Allen (back) ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona, Kalinic is set to serve as the No.3 tight end behind Colby Parkinson and Hunter Long.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Rams Kalinic signed with the Rams' practice squad Wednesday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

Impact After failing to make the Rams' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, Kalinic has found a spot on Los Angeles' practice squad. The 27-year-old tight end last appeared in a regular-season game in 2022 with the Colts, recording no stats while playing 87 total snaps across seven contests.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Rams Kalinic was waived by the Rams on Tuesday.

Impact The tight end signed a reserve/future contract with the team in January after spending time on its practice squad last season. Kalinic last saw NFL regular-season action in 2022 with the Colts, when he played on 45 offensive snaps but did not catch a pass.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Rams Kalinic was waived by the Rams on Tuesday.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams QB Stetson Bennett finds TE Nikola Kalinic on the roll out for 22 yards against the Chargers Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett finds tight end Nikola Kalinic on the roll out for 22 yards against the LA Chargers in Week 2 o...

AUGUST 18, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

Stetson Bennett finds Nikola Kalinic on the roll out for 22 yards Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett finds Nikola Kalinic on the roll out for 22 yards.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • NFL.COM

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AUGUST 18, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Rams Sign TE Nikola Kalinic; 53-Man Roster Possibility? The Los Angeles Rams signed former Colts tight end Nikola Kalinic on Friday

JULY 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Joins active roster The Colts signed Kalinic to the active roster from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Indianapolis waived Keke Coutee to make room for Kalinic on the 53-man roster. The tight end appeared in three games with the Colts this season, Weeks 10-12, but he hasn't yet been targeted.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to practice squad Kalinic reverted to the Colts' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kalinic was activated for the third game in a row with top tight end Kylen Granson (illness) ruled inactive for the first time this season. However, the 25-year-old did not record a statistic and played just six offensive snaps behind fellow tight ends Jelani Woods (41) and Mo Alie-Cox (22). Kalinic will now require a permanent spot on the active roster to continue suiting up on game days for Indianapolis this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster for Monday The Colts elevated Kalinic from the practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of their game versus Pittsburgh on Monday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kalinic looks primed to suit up for a third consecutive week with regular starting tight end Kylen Granson (illness) listed as doubtful for Monday night. The undrafted rookie has essentially functioned as a third offensive tackle on the snaps which he's played through two games this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Heads back to practice squad Kalinic reverted to the Colts' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The undrafted rookie was elevated for the second game in a row as tight end Jelani Woods (shoulder) remained sidelined Week 11. As a result, Kalinic played 17 offensive snaps while slotting in as the Colts' third-string tight end behind Mo Allie-Cox (40) and Kylen Granson (25). While the 6-foot-4 Kalinic once again went untargeted in the passing game, he could have a chance to record his first NFL reception if Woods does not return for Monday Night Football against Pittsburgh in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Kalinic was elevated to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Kalinic was called up to the active roster for the second straight week, as rookie tight end Jelani Woods (shoulder) will be out once again. Kalinic will serve as the third-string tight end behind Kylen Granson and Mo Alie-Cox, and he should expect most of his playing time to come on special teams.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Indianapolis The Colts signed Kalinic to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.

Impact Kalinic appeared in 30 games across two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, but he was released last weekend to pursue opportunities in the NFL. During the 2021 campaign, he caught 11 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Bears place linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on injured reserve