Will Mallory - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Bigger role on tap sans Warren Mallory will once again operate in an expanded role after Tyler Warren (groin) was ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Abby Halpin of the Colts' official site rep...

Impact Warren will end up missing a second consecutive game while battling a groin injury, so Mallory and Mo Alie-Cox will serve as the Colts' top tight ends for Sunday's contest. Mallory turned six targets into two catches for 20 yards in a Week 6 loss to the Titans, and he finished that contest third in targets behind Keenan Allen (11) and Josh Downs (eight).

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sees six targets in 2026 debut Mallory caught two of six passes for 20 yards during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Titans.

Impact Mallory was cleared to make his 2026 debut Sunday after missing the Colts first five games of the regular season due to a thumb injury that was severe enough for him to go on injured reserve. Although he didn't put up eye-popping stats, he led all Colts tight ends with 43 offensive snaps and finished third on the team in targets behind Keenan Allen (11) and Josh Downs (eight). Mallory's playing time would likely decrease if Tyler Warren (groin) was cleared to return for Week 7 against the Vikings on Oct. 25.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Colts activated Mallory (thumb) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Mallory doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Titans and is slated to make his 2026 debut. He should slot into the tight-end mix alongside Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree behind Tyler Warren (groin). Mallory has 23 career catches for 252 yards across 24 regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Could play vs. Tennessee Mallory (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Mallory strung together a trio of full practices during Week 6 prep while in the final stages of his recovery from a thumb injury that landed him on injured reserve at the start of the regular season. He would need to be activated from IR by the Colts on Saturday in order to be available for Sunday's AFC South tilt.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return for Week 5 Mallory (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Mallory was designated to return to practice Wednesday. The tight end remains on injured reserve with a thumb injury but was able to log full practice sessions throughout Week 5 prep. The 27-year-old likely has not yet adjusted to NFL physicality enough for the Colts to allow him to suit up for Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Still practicing in full Thursday Mallory (thumb) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Mallory's 21-day practice window to be activated from IR was opened by the Colts Wednesday, and it seems like he could be trending towards being available in Week 5. Indianapolis' final injury report of the week Friday will shed more light on his status ahead of Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Practice Notebook: Colts open TE Will Mallory's window to return from injured reserve Mallory participated in practice Wednesday and can be activated from injured reserve at any point in the next three weeks.

OCTOBER 7 • COLTS.COM

Returns to practice Wednesday Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that Mallory (thumb) will have his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact After sustaining a thumb injury in August, Mallory was sent to injured reserve at the conclusion of the preseason. The 27-year-old has made good progress in his recovery, and after missing the minimum four games, the Colts have decided to clear him to practice at the first opportunity in which he's eligible to do so. Mallory could make his 2026 debut as soon as this Sunday in Pittsburgh, though he'll likely struggle to earn playing time behind fellow tight ends Tyler Warren, Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Steichen: Midweek update, Colts vs. Steelers Colts head coach Shane Steichen begins with an injury update on tight end Will Mallory, who will be returning to practice this week after a...

OCTOBER 7 • COLTS.COM

Opening season on IR Mallory (thumb) was placed on injured reserve by the Colts on Sunday with a designation to return, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official website reports.

Impact Mallory suffered a thumb injury, and he sat out the team's last two games of the preseason. The tight end will now be forced to miss at least four contests to open the 2026 campaign, and the earliest he'll be able to make his regular-season debut is in Week 5 against the Steelers on Oct. 11.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thumb injury Mallory did not play in the Colts' 34-6 preseason loss to the Falcons on Saturday due to a thumb injury, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact It's unclear when Mallory picked up the injury, as he was a full participant in Thursday's training camp practice. How his thumb responds to treatment over the coming days will determine whether he'll be available for the Colts' preseason finale against the Lions next Saturday. In the Colts' preseason opener against the Patriots, Mallory caught six passes on seven targets for 80 yards.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Colts may need to rethink Will Mallory's roster spot after early preseason evidence Will Mallory's spectacular preseason performance against the New England Patriots could persuade the Indianapolis Colts to give him more opp...

AUGUST 15 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

5 Colts Things: Will Mallory, Caden Curry, George Gumbs Jr. among preseason Week 1 standouts The Colts' first preseason game of 2026 saw head coach Shane Steichen keep the vast majority of his starters on the sideline, but featured s...

AUGUST 14 • COLTS.COM

Locker Talk: Spencer Shrader, Riley Leonard and Will Mallory, Colts at Patriots postgame K Spencer Shrader, QB Riley Leonard and TE Will Mallory speak with the media following the Colts' 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots in...

AUGUST 14 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Will Mallory hauls in 19-yard pass from Anthony Richardson TE Will Mallory hauls in 19-yard pass from QB Anthony Richardson in the Colts first preseason game against the New England Patriots

AUGUST 14 • COLTS.COM

On field for OTAs Mallory (lung) is participating during the Colts' OTAs, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan reports.

Impact Mallory was only able to appear in two games in 2025 in part due to a lung issue, but he's evidently back in shape for football activities with offseason workouts underway. With 2025 first-rounder Tyler Warren, veteran Mo Alie-Cox and in-line specialist Drew Ogletree all returning in 2026, Mallory will have to compete for a spot on Indianapolis' final 53-man roster.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Colts announce 6 inactive players for Week 18 game at Houston Texans The Colts previously ruled out cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) and tight end Will Mallory (lung) prior to Sunday.

JANUARY 4 • COLTS.COM

Won't play in Week 18 Mallory (lung) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact Mallory was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday and is now in line to miss the Week 18 divisional matchup due to a lung issue. The third-year pro from Miami appeared in just two games for Indianapolis this season, catching his lone target for 16 yards across 16 offensive snaps. While Mallory is sidelined Sunday, expect Tyler Warren and Mo Alie-Cox to serve as the Colts' top tight ends.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed DNP with lung injury Mallory (lung) was estimated as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough.

Impact It's not clear when Mallory was hurt, though it may have been Sunday against Jacksonville, when he logged a season-high 11 offensive snaps and made his first catch of the campaign. With the Colts officially eliminated from playoff contention, Mallory could see more work Sunday versus Houston if he's able to suit up, but the lung issue could throw a wrench in that potential opportunity. Mallory will have two more days this week to get onto the practice field before Indianapolis assigns injury designations.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Mallory's double-clutch concentration catch yields 16 yards Indianapolis Colt tight end Will Mallory's focus is elite on a pop-up 16-yard reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Colts activate Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner for a crucial Monday night game against the 49ers

Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was activated off injured reserve and will play Monday night when the Indianapolis Colts face the San Francisco 49ers

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

RG Chris Lindstrom active for Falcons but CB Mike Hughes out vs. Colts in Berlin

Falcons three-time Pro Bowl right guard Chris Lindstrom is active for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts in Berlin, but starting cornerback Mike Hughes (neck) won’t play

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Inactive again for Week 10 Mallory (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons in Berlin.

Impact Mallory has been a regular on the Colts' inactive list, having suited up for just one game all season (Week 5 against the Raiders) and playing five total snaps in that contest. He'll continue to be in street clothes on game days so long as the Colts' top three tight ends -- Tyler Warren, Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree -- are all available.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 4 Mallory (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Rams.

Impact The third-year tight end has yet to garner active status this season through four games. Mallory is a clear No. 4 on the depth chart for the time being, slotting in behind star first-round rookie Tyler Warren and veterans Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Week 2 Mallory (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Mallory will be a healthy scratch for a second straight week, and his next chance to play is Week 3 against the Titans on Sunday, Sept. 21. Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree will serve as the Colts' backup tight ends behind rookie first-rounder Tyler Warren.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Colts activate Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner for a crucial Monday night game against the 49ers

RG Chris Lindstrom active for Falcons but CB Mike Hughes out vs. Colts in Berlin