Will Mallory - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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

Healthy inactive Mallory is inactive for Sunday's season opener against Miami due to a coach's decision, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mallory had a good showing in training camp by all accounts, but he enters the season fourth on the depth chart at tight end and may not be active most game days. Mallory has receiving skills, but no tight end other than Tyler Warren may be a significant factor in the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy inactive Mallory is inactive for Sunday's season opener against Miami due to a coach's decision, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tight end Jelani Woods claimed by Jets after not playing the last 2 seasons because of injuries

Jelani Woods' football comeback continues with the New York Jets

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Having strong training camp Mallory had one reception for 11 yards on three targets in Saturday's preseason loss to Green Bay. He's had an impressive training camp that could help him win a roster spot, 93.5...

Impact If the Colts keep four tight ends, Mallory is likely battling Jelani Woods and Drew Ogletree for the final spot. Mallory has showed off his receiving ability in training camp, but no tight end other than Tyler Warren may be a significant factor in the passing game.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Media availability Zaire Franklin, Will Mallory: Training Camp, August 3 Zaire Franklin and Will Mallory meet with the media following Sunday's practice at Grand Park.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Takes step back Year 2 Mallory secured four of eight targets for 29 yards across 10 regular-season appearances with the Colts in 2024.

Impact Mallory played two less games in 2024 than as a rookie, though in 2023 he saw 26 targets (versus eight in 2024) and played 153 offensive snaps (versus 90 in 2024). He concluded the 2024 campaign as a healthy scratch. Kylen Granson and Mo Alie-Cox are both pending free agents, so Mallory could be counted on to handle a larger role in 2025, but he may need a strong offseason in order to regain this coaching staff's trust.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Big Blue Mallory (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Mallory played in the Colts' last three games and logged one catch (on two targets) for seven yards over that span. However, the 2023 fifth-round pick will be a healthy scratch for Week 17 as Indianapolis goes with Drew Ogletree, Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson as its three active tight ends. Mallory's next chance to play will be in the Colts' regular-season finale against the Jaguars next weekend.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 11 Mallory (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Mallory appeared in each of the Colts' last seven games, totaling three receptions on six targets for 22 yards across 65 offensive snaps. Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson and Drew Ogletree are the Colts' active tight ends for Week 11.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets second reception of season Mallory had one reception for five yards on his lone target in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact Mallory was the only indy tight end with a reception amid an anemic passing attack under quarterback Anthony Richardson. Mallory played just four snaps on offense and is No. 4 on the depth chart among tight ends, so his upside is limited in the offense.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • 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

Tight end Jelani Woods claimed by Jets after not playing the last 2 seasons because of injuries