ERIC TOMLINSON NEWS

Staying in Los Angeles The Chargers signed Tomlinson to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The Chargers released Tomlinson on Tuesday, but the 32-year-old tight end will opt to stick around on the practice squad. He's split his time between offense and special teams this season and has registered two catches (on four targets) for nine yards across eight regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Bolts The Chargers released Tomlinson on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Tomlinson caught two passes (on four targets) for nine yards across eight regular-season games for the Chargers. He'll look to catch on with a team in need of depth at wide receiver.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Records first reception of season Tomlinson recorded a seven-yard reception on his lone target and played 22 of the Chargers' 66 snaps on offense in Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact With Hayden Hurst (groin) sitting out Monday after missing most of the Chargers' Week 6 win over the Broncos, Tomlinson served as the No. 2 tight end behind Will Dissly for a second straight contest. Tomlinson ran routes on just six of Justin Herbert's 42 dropbacks, instead served mainly as a pass and run blocker during his time on the field. He'll see his playing time take a hit if Hurst is able to make it back for Sunday's game agains the Saints.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Bolts' active roster The Chargers signed Tomlinson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact The move corresponds with DJ Chark (hip) being placed on injured reserve. Tomlinson caught on with the Chargers' practice squad after failing to make the Colts' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. The 11-year veteran will serve as the fourth tight end on the Chargers' depth chart behind Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst and Stone Smartt.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Links up with Bolts Tomlinson signed with the Chargers' practice squad Thursday, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact The UTEP product fell short of making the Colts' initial 53-man roster Tuesday and has since agreed to join the Chargers' practice squad. Tomlinson spent time with both the Ravens' and Colts' practice squads last season, but his most recent in-game action came in 2022 with the Broncos.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Indianapolis The Colts released Tomlinson on Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.

Impact Tomlinson spent time on both the Ravens' and Colts' practice squads in 2023, though he was not elevated for a game. He stuck around with Indianapolis on a reserve/future contract in January in the hopes of making the 53-man roster as a depth tight end. Across three preseason games, Tomlinson accumulated two catches on four targets for 24 yards. He could be invited to stick around in Indianapolis on the practice squad, or he could look to a join a different team in need of tight end depth.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining with Indianapolis Tomlinson signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on Monday.

Impact Tomlinson joined the Colts' practice squad last week and he will now stick around for the offseason. The tight end last played in 2022, appearing in all 17 of the Broncos' contests, catching nine passes for 79 yards and two touchdowns.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in 2022 Tomlinson caught nine of 13 targets for 79 yards and two touchdowns while playing all 17 games of the 2022 season.

Impact Known mostly for his skills as a blocker, Tomlinson operated in a depth role at tight end and saw just 13 targets across 17 games. With that said, he was surprisingly tied for second on the Broncos with two receiving touchdowns. The veteran played at least 50 percent of offensive snaps just once during the 2022 campaign, as rookie Greg Dulcich eventually stepped up as the leader of Denver's tight end corps for most of the season. Tomlinson is set to be a free agent this offseason, so the 30-year-old will likely audition for a spot on the roster with a new coaching staff in the coming months. Nonetheless, Tomlinson's skills as a blocker will likely help him secure his next contract, even if the Broncos decide to move on.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Tomlinson scores game-tying touchdown before halftime | Broncos vs. Chargers Quarterback Russell Wilson finds tight end Eric Tomlinson in the end zone during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Chargers.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Ready to go Sunday Tomlinson (ankle) is active Sunday against the Chargers.

Impact Tomlinson was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he'll take the field Sunday in the Broncos' regular-season finale. He'll likely fall behind Albert Okwuegbunam as the team's No. 3 option at tight end.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for season finale Tomlinson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Tomlinson has been hindered in practice by an ankle injury. With Eric Saubert (knee) also questionable, the Broncos could be shorthanded at tight end behind Albert Okwuegbunam in the season finale.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thursday Tomlinson (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Tomlinson has now opened Week 18 prep with back-to-back DNP designations on Denver's injury report as a result of an ankle issue. The veteran tight end still has Friday's session to ramp back up to limited/full speed, but Albert Okwuegbunam, Eric Saubert (knee) and Andrew Beck (elbow) would all be in line for additional reps this weekend against the Chargers if Tomlinson is eventually unable to receive the green light.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Tomlinson didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Ellie Kinney of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Tomlinson played 22 offensive snaps in Week 17 but didn't record any offensive stats. It's unclear when he suffered the ankle injury or how severe the issue is, but he'll have two more chances to practice before Denver needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's season finale against the Chargers.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Tomlinson caught all three of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-15 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Tomlinson was the Broncos' most productive tight end in Sunday's victory over Arizona despite playing the third most offensive snaps at the position. The 30-year-old's three targets and three receptions were his highest marks in a game this year, while his touchdown was his first of the season. On the other hand, starter Greg Dulcich was a complete nonfactor in the contest, reeling in just one of his two targets for 11 yards. Going forward, one should expect these roles to swing back in favor of Dulcich as Denver's No. 1 tight end. The rookie will look to bounce back after an underwhelming performance. Tomlinson, however, will not be a trustworthy option for fantasy purposes when the Broncos visit the Rams in Week 16.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unbeatable Moments: Brett Rypien's fake leads to Eric Tomlinson's touchdown Eric Tomlinson's second career touchdown helped secure the Broncos' 24-15 victory on Sunday over the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Brett Rypien finds Eric Tomlinson for 3-yard touchdown | Broncos vs. Cardinals Quarterback Brett Rypien finds tight end Eric Tomlinson in the end zone during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Eric Tomlinson picks up 18 yards on catch-and-run | Broncos vs. Cardinals Tight end Eric Tomlinson brings Denver into the red zone on an 18-yard catch-and-run during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Not targeted in win Tomlinson failed to record a single target in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Tomlinson operated as Denver's No. 2 tight end Sunday, but he played just 18 of the team's 61 offensive snaps in the contest. Rookie Greg Dulcich, however, dominated the tight end snap share with 49 snaps on his way to leading the Broncos with 87 receiving yards. Barring an injury to Dulcich, Tomlinson is not a consideration for fantasy rosters as the Broncos head into their Week 9 bye.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal involvement in loss Tomlinson caught both of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Jets.

Impact Tomlinson operated as the Broncos' No. 2 tight end in the contest, playing 35 of the team's offensive snaps while starter Greg Dulcich played 47 snaps. The 30-year-old's two targets, two catches and 21 yards were all season highs for the veteran. Though the Broncos tight end room is a bit crowded, it appears the only player with real fantasy value going forward is Dulcich. The rookie played the most snaps at the position Sunday and saw nine targets in the game. With that said, Tomlinson should remain far off the fantasy radar when the Broncos square off against the Jaguars in Week 8.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Tomlinson gets open for 13-yard catch-and-run | Broncos vs. Jets Watch as quarterback Brett Rypien finds tight end Eric Tomlinson wide open for a 13-yard gain during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Je...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Eric Tomlinson makes toe-tapping sideline snag for first catch of the season | Broncos at Chargers Tight end Eric Tomlinson records a 16-yard reception along the sideline during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back for start of training camp Tomlinson participated in Denver's opening practice of training camp Wednesday, The Colorado Springs Gazette reports.

Impact Tomlinson was inactive while wearing a walking boot on his left during the Broncos' minicamp in June, but he appears to be back and healthy in training camp. The 30-year-old caught his lone target for seven yards over 17 games with Baltimore last season, and he figures to serve a depth, if not primarily blocking role, with Denver this coming campaign.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not participating at practice Tomlinson (foot) was present but not active during practice Monday, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Per Mike Klis of 9News Denver, Tomlinson was seen with a boot on his left foot. It may become more clear what exactly Tomlinson is dealing with in the coming days, but in the meantime his absence will create additional opportunities for 2022 UDFA additions Dylan Parham and Rodney Williams.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM