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The Pittsburgh Steelers made a splash with the signing of former Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron in free agency. It appears he already has an idea of the type of role he will be filling for his new team. The Steelers were in desperate need of some more firepower on offense this offseason. Ebron […]

Free agent tight end Eric Ebron agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, surprising the Indianapolis Colts crowd for there was no legitimate offer on the table from the AFC South franchise. The Athletic’s Bob Kravitz explained why the Colts did not pursue the 26-year-old Ebron, who appeared in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers looked to upgrade the tight end position when they signed former Indianapolis Colts standout Eric Ebron to a two-year contract on Friday. However, some are less than thrilled to have Ebron in the Steel City. Pittsburgh radio host Andrew Fillipponi made a point of tweeting out some thoughts from an NFL scout […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered 2019 with Vance McDonald at tight end. At the time, it looked just fine, as McDonald had a breakout 2018 campaign. But then, McDonald went on to log just 38 catches for 273 yards and three touchdowns, highlighting the Steelers’ need for a more productive tight end entering free agency. Now, […]

Despite the fact that the rest of the world is currently in flux, the NFL has managed to trudge forward — at least for now. Although the start of the 2020 campaign might be quite far off as it stands today, the latest installment of NFL free agency remains in full swing with players changing […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and tight end have agreed to a two-deal worth $12 million, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. The Steelers have been relatively quiet throughout free agency. However, they could not pass up on the opportunity to shore up another weapon for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to throw to. Ebron came into the […]

The Green Bay Packers have a need at the tight end position this offseason after making the move to release veteran tight end Jimmy Graham prior to the start of NFL free agency. It was a move that everyone expected after another sub-par season from Graham, but a new addition needs to be made. Many […]

Per NFL Network analyst Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, tight end Jimmy Graham will not be back with the Green Bay Packers in 2020. The Packers signed the five-time Pro Bowler in March of 2018 to a three-year deal worth $30 million. Graham is entering the final year of his contract, which is due […]

The loss of Rob Gronkowski proved to be too much for the New England Patriots to overcome this past season. Sure, it may have been different if the Patriots had some semblance of a receiving corps outside of Julian Edelman, but the lack of a consistent threat at tight end doomed New England in the […]

The Dallas Cowboys do not have very many resources to address their roster needs this offseason. Regardless, this may not stop them from keeping an eye on Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron. Although the Cowboys finished with one of the most productive offenses in the league, they still struggled to put the ball in […]

The Green Bay Packers won the NFC North and got a first-round bye in the playoffs but they were knocked out in the NFC Championship game. Now, some improvements need to be made this offseason. Aaron Rodgers needs more weapons outside and the defense still has some pieces that could be added to help improve […]

The Atlanta Falcons got off to a slow start to the 2019 season and it really put them in a tough spot for the rest of their season. Even with a strong finish, they couldn’t do enough to make the playoffs. Matt Ryan is getting older, and time is running out for him to win […]

Looking back at the 2014 NFL Draft, there are a few teams that would do things differently if given the opportunity and the Detroit Lions are one of them. The former general manager of the Lions, Martin Mayhew, regrets not drafting Aaron Donald when he was with Detroit. Via Dave Birkett in the Detroit Free […]

The Washington Redskins have already made some big changes this offseason by bringing in Ron Rivera to be their new head coach. This has been a team that has been the laughing stock of the NFL for the last few years, but it feels like they finally might be turning the corner. The Redskins will […]

The Chicago Bears are in desperate need for a tight end, and Eric Ebron may be the man for the job. On Sunday, Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks posted a video of the raucous crowd at Levi’s Stadium during the NFC Championship Game and asked “how lit would this be at Soldier Field?” Ebron then […]

The Arizona Cardinals had some growing pains in the first year of quarterback Kyler Murray and head coach Kliff Kingsbury, but this looks like a team that could be a playoff contender in a year or two. For the postseason to happen in the desert, the Cardinals need to have a good free agency period […]

The Indianapolis Colts will have a few decisions to make during the offseason, but they seem to have their minds made up for Eric Ebron’s future. Barring an unforeseen change, Indianapolis will move on from Ebron in 2020. On Thursday morning, general manager Chris Ballard held a conference to speak about what is ahead for […]

When the Green Bay Packers signed Jimmy Graham back in March 2018, they were hoping they were landing an elite tight end who could help put their offense over the top. That is not what has happened. Graham had a decent first year with the Packers, catching 55 passes for 636 yards and a couple […]

The Indianapolis Colts are now an even 6-6 on the year while the team’s season could very well be in jeopardy thanks to this past Sunday’s loss to the rival Tennessee Titans. With a chance to gain some much-needed ground in the AFC standings over the weekend, the Colts couldn’t capitalize at home against a […]

The Indianapolis Colts will host the Tennessee Titans in an AFC South showdown in Week 13. Both teams are scratching and clawing to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Colts come into this game with a 6-5 record, having just lost to the Houston Texans in Week 12. The loss gave Houston sole possession of […]

Eric Ebron came into the 2019 NFL season with massive expectations after blowing up with a huge season in his first year with the Indianapolis Colts. Many fans were expecting more of the same and Ebron himself was talking about trying to break the NFL tight end touchdown record. That didn’t end up happening at […]

On Monday morning, it was revealed that the Indianapolis Colts will be placing tight end Eric Ebron on the injured reserve list as a result of injuries to both of his ankles, ending his second season—and possibly his tenure—with the Colts. Ebron took to social media later on Monday to discuss the situation, saying he […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ injury list keeps growing by the day. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Colts are placing tight end Eric Ebron on injured reserve because he needs to undergo procedures on both of his ankles. Assuming that Ebron’s season is, in fact, done, he ended 2019 with 31 catches for 375 […]

The Indianapolis Colts are set to play their biggest game of the season in an AFC South showdown with the Houston Texans on Thursday night, so it’s a bad time for them to be banged up. Unfortunately for the Colts, injuries have been something they have been unable to escape all year long. According to […]

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron entered Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars looking for a second consecutive strong performance following his five-catch day last Sunday. A good way to make sure that’s the case? Making incredible sidelines snags such as this one during the second quarter. This @Ebron85 catch was TOUGH. #Colts #JAXvsIND 📺: […]

The Indianapolis Colts have suffered a couple of ugly losses in a row to fall to 5-4 on the season. Now, they have gone from legitimate AFC contenders to finding themselves in desperate need of a win when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Of course, there are many factors at play in the […]

The Indianapolis Colts will be getting Jacoby Brissett back under center against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11. Provided that, is Eric Ebron or Jack Doyle worth playing in fantasy football this week? Last year, Ebron had a career-year in his first season with the Colts. The pass-catching tight end finished the 2018 season with […]

The Indianapolis Colts enjoyed a major breakout season from Eric Ebron in 2018. After four average (if not disappointing) seasons with the Detroit Lions, Ebron spent his first season in Indianapolis last year. In that season, he had career-highs in receptions (66), targets (110), yards (750), and touchdowns (13). Touchdowns were the big one. His […]

In a matter of weeks, the Indianapolis Colts have become extremely thin at the wide receiver position. As a result, the Colts must get Eric Ebron more involved in the offense. Over the past week, Indianapolis has witnessed both T.Y. Hilton and rookie Parris Campbell sustain injuries that will keep them out for an extended […]

The Indianapolis Colts have overcome plenty of obstacles this season and they’ll need to do so again on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9. With the Colts being shorthanded on offense, Eric Ebron must break out this week versus the Steelers. Ahead of Sunday’s matchup, T.Y. Hilton has already been ruled out […]

The Indianapolis Colts will host the Denver Broncos in a game between two teams at opposite ends of the spectrum. While the Colts are favored to win, Eric Ebron will come through with a big-time performance against the Broncos in Week 8. The receiving tight end had the best season of his career in 2018 […]

The Indianapolis Colts were able to pull off another upset with their win over the Houston Texans in week 7. The highlight of the day was easily supplied by tight end Eric Ebron after he managed to haul in a spectacular one-handed touchdown grab in the back of the end zone during the third quarter. […]

Eric Ebron hasn’t had the season that he had last year, but he showed on Sunday that he’s still capable of making plays. The Indianapolis Colts’ tight end hauled in a one-handed catch versus the Houston Texans that is definitely a catch of the year candidate. WITH ONE HAND. BOTH FEET IN.@Ebron85 makes an unreal […]

One of Week 7’s biggest matchups is an AFC South battle. The Houston Texans will face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, with the winner of the game taking first place in the division. The Texans have looked near-unstoppable on offense, while their defense continues to look like an out-of-place junior varsity squad. In order for […]

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron wants to “stop thinking too much” after his drop filled game against the Oakland Raiders. He caught a touchdown pass on Sunday against the Raiders but that was overshadowed by three dropped passes. Dropped passes were a big problem when Ebron when he was with the Detroit Lions, and […]

Another week in the NFL season is now under our belt and it was yet another week that showed how shaky the tight end position is in fantasy football, making the start ’em sit ’em options for Week 5 very interesting. There were some familiar and unfamiliar faces who graced the top five scoring tight […]

When everyone was clamoring to select Eric Ebron in fantasy drafts this season, they expected to be getting a consistent option at tight end. Just four games into the season, the Indianapolis Colts tight end has failed to be a viable option in fantasy football. Last year, Ebron had a career year with 66 receptions […]

The Indianapolis Colts suffered a disappointing loss to the Oakland Raiders at home in Week 4. It is safe to say that perhaps no player is more frustrated with their performance than tight end Eric Ebron. Ebron struggled to find his footing after dropping the ball multiple times in the first half. According to Zak […]

The Indianapolis Colts will square off against the Oakland Raiders in their second consecutive game at Lucas Oil Stadium. With their injuries on offense, Eric Ebron is set to have a huge performance for the Colts against Oakland. Last year, in his first season in Indianapolis, Ebron had a career year with 66 receptions for […]