Kylen Granson Injury News & Updates

Granson went without a target while playing 22 of the Eagles' 61 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Broncos.

Despite seeing his most extensive playing time of the season, Granson went without a look in the passing game for the third game in a row. Granson still looks like a strong candidate to match or exceed last week's 36 percent snap share in this Thursday's game against the Giants. The Eagles are expected to be without Grant Calcaterra (oblique) for Week 6, leaving Granson as the clear top backup to top tight end Dallas Goedert.

Granson pulled in his lone target for five yards in Sunday's victory over the Chiefs.

Granson was elevated from No. 3 to No. 2 tight end in the absence of Dallas Goedert (knee), which saw his offensive snap count jump from 17 to 33. He still finished with just a single catch, though, so it would likely take injuries to both Goedert and Calcaterra (who also caught just one pass Sunday) forGranson to have a shot at fantasy relevance.

Granson is signing a one-year contract with the Eagles.

A 2021 fourth-round pick, Granson was the tight end of choice in clear passing situations for most of his tenure with the Colts, but he didn't get much playing time otherwise and scored just one TD in 62 regular-season games. He did have back-to-back seasons of 30-plus catches and more than 300 yards in 2022 and 2023, before sinking to a 14-182-0 receiving line in 2024. Granson may end up part of a rotation in Philadelphia if the trade rumors concerning Dallas Goedert come to fruition.

Granson caught one of four targets for seven yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Jaguars.

Granson was unable to get much going Sunday, earning four targets for the second straight week. After a quiet 2024 campaign, the 26-year-old tight end finished the season with just 14 catches on 31 targets for 182 yards and no touchdowns. Granson is set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so the former fourth-round draft pick could be headed to a new locale in 2025 unless the Colts re-sign him to a new deal.

Granson caught three of four targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 45-33 loss to the Giants.

Granson had a relatively quiet game Sunday, though his 34 yards ranked him third among Colts pass catchers in the contest. The 26-year-old tight end has caught at least one pass in just eight of the 16 games he's appeared in this season, as he has split snaps with fellow tight ends Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox throughout the season. Nonetheless, Granson will look to finish the 2024 campaign on a high note in a favorable matchup against the Jaguars in Week 18.

Granson failed to record a single target in Sunday's 38-30 win over the Titans.

Granson operated as the Colts' No. 3 tight end Sunday behind teammates Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox, playing just 19 of 62 offensive snaps while not being targeted in a contest for just the third time this season. The veteran tight end's limited usage and inconsistent production keep him far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Giants.

Granson caught three of four targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos.

Granson's three receptions, four targets and 47 yards were all season highs in each category. The veteran tight end played 27 of the Colts' 76 offensive snaps Sunday, behind Drew Ogletree (30) and ahead of Mo Alie-Cox (23). Granson's remains off the fantasy radar as he continues to play a limited role in Colts' passing attack. Indianapolis will host the Titans in Week 16.

Granson failed to catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.

Granson was a complete non-factor in the contest, failing to record a single reception for the sixth time in 12 games. The veteran tight end did, however, lead all Indianapolis tight ends in playing time, as he was on the field for 35 of the Colts' 55 offensive snaps Sunday. Meanwhile, fellow tight ends Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox played 30 and 23 snaps, respectively. Despite operating as the Colts' No. 1 tight end, Granson should not be trusted for fantasy purposes in a Week 13 matchup against the Patriots.

Granson had one reception for four yards on two targets in Sunday's win at the Jets.

Mo Alie-Cox had two targets as the Colts give few targets to tight ends and divide playing time fairly equally between three or four tight ends each week. Granson at least gets the most playing time in the passing game as he played on 32 of the offense's 70 snaps and went out on 18 routes, both which led Indy's tight ends.

Granson caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 30-20 loss to Bills.

Granson's two grabs were a season high for the fourth-year tight end, as he continues to play a limited role in the Colts' passing game in 2024. The 26-year-old played 24 of the Colts' 64 offensive snaps Sunday, just behind Mo Alie-Cox (27) and ahead of Drew Ogletree (22). Granson remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 11 matchup against the Jets.

Granson caught his lone target for 22 yars in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.

Granson was on the field for 44 percent of the Colts' offensive snaps, just behind fellow tight end Mo Alie-Cox who played 48 percent of snaps. The 26-year-old Granson now has just four receptions for 75 yards through nine games. His lack of involvement and production should keep the 6-foot-3, 242-pounder far off the fantasy radar as the Colts host the Bills in Week 10.

Granson had one reception for four yards on two targets in Sunday's loss at Houston.

Granson was the only tight end in the Indy offense to record a catch amid starting quarterback Anthony Richardson's struggles (10-of-32 passing for 175 yards). The Colts again split playing time fairly evenly between four tight ends, and none got significant targets, making any a poor fantasy option.

Granson failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Titans.

Granson has been held without a reception for three straight weeks. The 26-year-old veteran finished third in offensive snaps (17) Sunday as the Colts' No. 3 tight end behind Mo Alie-Cox (34) and Drew Ogletree (21). Through six games, Granson has totaled just two catches for 49 yards on five targets. The 6-foot-3, 242-pounder should remain far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 7 matchup with the Dolphins.

Granson failed to record a single target in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.

Granson remains part of crowded tight end rotation, splitting snaps with teammates Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree. The 26-year-old Granson played 20 of the Colts' 66 offensive snaps, while Alie-Cox and Ogletree played 31 and 24 snaps, respectively. Through four weeks, the 6-foot-3, 242-pounder has just two catches for 49 yards. Granson remains far off the fantasy radar when the Colts visit the Jaguars in Week 5.

Granson had one reception for 40 yards on his lone target in Sunday's win over Chicago.

The Colts again split playing time fairly evenly between three tight ends and none got significant targets, though Granson had a big play. Granson played 27 of the offense's 56 snaps compared to 20 for Drew Ogletree and 31 for Mo Alie-Cox. Only Granson had a target among the trio.

Granson had one reception for nine yards on two targets in Sunday's loss at Green Bay.

Granson played the most snaps of Indy's three tight ends (Mo Alie-Cox had 18 snaps and Drew Ogletree had 14 snaps), but the trio amassed just three receptions and four targets for 43 yards after no tight end had a reception in Week 1. With the Colts using a more vertical passing attack than last season, none of the Colts' tight ends may get significant targets.

Granson did not have a reception and was targeted just once in Sunday's loss to Houston.

Granson played on 25 of the offense's 45 snaps, but went out on just 13 routes, per Pro Football Focus. Mo Alie-Cox got the start at tight end but also had one target. With the Colts using a more vertical passing attack than last season, none of the Colts tight ends may get significant targets.

Granson caught two of three targets for 17 yards in Thursday's 27-14 preseason win over the Bengals.

Granson was the intended receiver on Anthony Richardson's pick six on the second drive, which was the result of a miscommunication between the quarterback and tight end. Despite that miscue, it was encouraging that Granson got the lion's share of playing time in the five possessions that Richardson and the first-team offense played, finishing as one of three players to catch multiple passes from Richardson. After leading all Colts tight ends with 368 receiving yards last season, Granson sits atop the depth chart heading into the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Texans.

Granson appears to be a the top of an unsettled depth chart at tight end after the first week of training camp, Kevin Bowen of 93.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

He's competing with Drew Ogletree, Mo Alie-Cox, Jelani Woods and Will Mallory for playing time. Granson was the most productive member of a crowded Colts tight end room last season, posting 30 catches for 368 yards and one touchdown on 50 targets. However, the Colts split targets between three tight ends last year and that pattern could continue this season.

Granson caught his lone target for 23 yards in Saturday's 23-19 loss to the Texans.

Granson finished the season with a quiet day, catching just one pass for the third time in the last three contests. In 15 games this season, the 25-year-old tight end recorded just 30 receptions for 368 yards and one touchdown. He also added a two-yard rush. Targets to tight ends were spread amongst several different options this season, capping Granson's potential to produce consistently meaningful numbers for fantasy. Entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2024, the veteran will hope to establish a more prominent role in the Colts' offensive plans.

Granson had one reception for 13 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over the Raiders.

Granson played on 35 of the offense's 56 snaps, but only went out on 16 routes as the Colts ran the ball with a lead most of the game. Mo Alie-Cox drew the start at tight end and caught two passes, but no tight end was a big factor in the passing game. The Colts continue to divide targets among three or more tight ends heading into the season finale against the Texans.

Granson brought in five of seven targets for 62 yards in the Colts' 29-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Granson led the Colts in receiving yards while checking in second in receptions and tying for the runner-up spot in targets as well. The tight end's surprisingly productive day seemed to be largely the byproduct of the absence of pass-catching back Zack Moss (arm) and top receiver Michael Pittman (concussion), although the matchup against a Falcons defense that's given up plenty of production to tight ends all season didn't hurt his chances. Granson's reception and target tallies were also season highs, but whether he can come close to replicating it in a Week 17 home matchup against the Raiders is highly speculative considering how erratic the Colts' usage of their tight ends has been.

Granson started at tight end (along with Mo Alie-Cox in a two-TE formation) and had two receptions for 17 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss at Cincinnati.

Granson started and played the most snaps among tight ends, but Will Mallory had bigger numbers in the passing game (5 receptions for 46 yards). The Colts spread out playing time fairly evenly among tight ends as Mallory played on 20 of the offense's 62 snaps, while starter Granson played on 24 snaps, Drew Ogleree played on 17 snaps and Mo Alie-Cox played on 19 snaps (and caught a TD). While Granson is the starter and has give catches his last two games, he's also had two or fewer receptions in 7 of 11 games this season.

Granson had three receptions for 72 yards on three targets and one carry for two yards in Sunday's overtime win at Tennessee.

Granson started at tight end but Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox had a similar workload. Granson played 24 snaps on offense while Ogletree played 28 and Alie-Cox played 24. Will Mallory played 13 snaps. All four tight ends went on between 12 to 13 routes. Granson had the most receptions while Mallory had four targets (two receptions). While Granson had the most yardage, it looks like a pretty equal split between four tight ends in the offense. It's hard to forecast any of the tight ends having a consistent role in the passing game as a result.

Granson did not have a reception on his lone target in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.

Granson played on 31 of the offense's 73 snaps, which was second among Indy tight ends (27 snaps for Will Mallory and 34 for Mo Alie-Cox). However, Mallory (two) and Alie-Cox (one) had receptions. No tight end in Indianapolis has much fantasy value given how rarely they are utilized in the passing offense and how the targets are split three ways, and Granson has just one reception in his last three games.

Granson caught one of his two targets for five yards in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Colts.

Granson played 32 of the Colts' 57 offensive snaps Sunday, just behind fellow tight end Mo Alie-Cox who finished the game with 34 offensive snaps. In the eight games Granson has played, he has totaled just 17 catches for 175 yards and a touchdown. The 25-year-old will likely continue to see limited opportunities in the Colts' passing attack while splitting snaps with Alie-Cox. Granson should remain off the fantasy radar when the Colts' return from their Week 11 bye to host the Buccaneers on Nov. 26.

Granson didn't have a reception despite two targets in Sunday's win at Carolina.

Granson returned after missing two games due to a concussion. While he wasn't a big part of the passing offense, he could take on a larger workload next week with Drew Ogletree leaving with a foot injury.

Granson has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is slated to play Sunday against the Panthers.

Granson, who last suited up in Week 6, is thus slated to re-enter the Colts' tight end mix following a two-game absence. In the six contests Granson has been available for this season, he's caught 16 of his 26 targets for 170 yards and a TD, though in his last outing (Oct. 15 versus the Jaguars), the 2021 fourth rounder hauled in three of his four targets for a season-high 67 yards. In his return to action, however, Granson profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option, with fellow TEs Drew Ogletree, Mo Alie-Co and Will Mallory also in the mix this weekend.

Granson (concussion) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Indianapolis held a walkthrough rather than an actual practice Wednesday, but it's still encouraging to see Granson listed as a full participant after sitting out the team's previous two games due to a concussion. If he can officially clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before Sunday, Granson would be in line to rejoin a Colts tight end room that also features Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox against the Panthers.

Granson (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Saints, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

Granson was inactive last weekend after sustaining a concussion in Week 6 and he'll sit out another contest after evidently not having fully progressed through the league's concussion protocol. In his continued absence, Drew Ogletree, Mo Alie-Cox and Will Mallory are slated to handle the Colts' Week 8 tight end duties. Granson's next chance to suit up will occur Nov. 5 against the Panthers.

Granson (concussion) returned to practice Friday morning in a non-contact jersey, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

It's his first participation of any kind since suffering a concussion late in a Week 6 loss to the Jaguars. With Granson out for last week's 39-38 loss to Cleveland, the Colts mostly used Drew Ogletree as their tight end for clear passing situations.

Granson (concussion) isn't practicing Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Granson also missed Wednesday's session, which sets the stage for Friday's practice to loom large with regard to the tight end's chances of playing Sunday against the Saints. Granson didn't practice at all last week before being made inactive for the Colts' Week 7 loss to the Browns.

Granson (concussion) isn't practicing Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Granson didn't practice at all last week and ended up missing a loss to the Browns on Sunday. In his absence, Drew Ogletree got most of the TE snaps in passing situations but didn't draw any targets. Another missed game this Sunday against New Orleans would leave more snaps for some combination of Ogletree, Mo Alie-Cox and Will Mallory.

Coach Shane Steichen noted Friday that Granson (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Browns, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

With Granson unavailable this weekend, Drew Ogletree, Will Mallory and Mo Alie-Cox are slated to handle the Colts' Week 7 tight end duties. Granson will now target a potential return to action Oct. 29 against the Saints.

Granson (concussion) remained sidelined at practice Friday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Granson didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday either and is thus trending toward missing Sunday's game against the Browns. If Granson is ruled out later Friday, Drew Ogletree, Will Mallory and Mo Alie-Cox would be in line to handle the Colts' Week 7 tight end duties.

Granson (concussion) isn't practicing Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Granson has missed consecutive practices since entering concussion protocol after Sunday's 37-20 loss to Jacksonville. An absence for Sunday's matchup with Cleveland would leave more playing time for some combination of Drew Ogletree, Will Mallory and Mo Alie-Cox. The closest match in terms of skill set is Mallory, who has taken 10 of his 20 snaps in the slot this year, whereas Ogletree and Alie-Cox have gotten far more playing time but predominantly as in-line tight ends (84.1 percent of snaps inline for Ogletree, 90.1 percent for Alie-Cox).

Granson (concussion) isn't practicing Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Granson entered concussion protocol after Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Jaguars, blighting one of his better performances -- three catches for 67 yards -- so far this season. He's been Indy's TE of choice in obvious passing situations, of which there were many in the blowout loss this past Sunday. An absence for the Week 7 matchup with Cleveland likely would put Drew Ogletree and/or Will Mallory in a larger role.

Coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Granson (concussion) has been placed in the NFL's five-step protocol for brain injuries, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Granson demonstrated concussion symptoms after Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Jaguars, in which he secured three of four targets for 67 yards. The 2021 fourth-round pick will need to gain full medical clearance before suiting up for another NFL game, so his status will need to be monitored heading into a Week 7 matchup against the Browns.

Granson brought in three of four targets for 67 yards in the Colts' 37-20 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Granson checked in second in receiving yardage for the Colts on the strength of a game-long 45-yard reception. The 2021 fourth-round pick has enjoyed a modest but steady presence in coach Shane Steichen's air attack over the first six games, with Sunday's production pushing his season line to 16-170-1 across six games. Granson profiles as Indianapolis' most consistent pass-catching option at tight end heading into a Week 7 home matchup against the Browns.

Granson had two receptions for 15 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Tennessee.

Granson and Gardner Minshew couldn't connect on a wide-open touchdown reception at the end of the first half or he would have had much better fantasy production. There were some worrisome signs, however, as Drew Ogletree got the starting nod at tight end and played more snaps (40) than Granson (26). However, the Colts still divide their passing game production between too many tight ends for viable fantasy value in most formats for any of them.

Granson had two receptions for 24 yards on five targets in Sunday's overtime loss to the Rams.

Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox were the starters in a two-tight end set over Granson but Granson played the most snaps on offense. Granson played 35 snaps, Ogletree had 28 snaps and Alie-Cox played 17 snaps, but both Ogletree and Alie-Cox had touchdown receptions. The Colts again divided the work in the passing game among three tight ends. While Granson had the most snaps and ran the most routes, the division of targets makes Granson a tough option for most fantasy formats.

Granson had two receptions for nine yards on four targets in Sunday's win at Baltimore.

Granson looks like the top receiver among the Indy tight ends as he had more targets, receptions and went out on more routes than Mo Alie-Cox and Andrew Ogletree. However, none of the tight ends figure prominently in the passing game.

Granson had three receptions for 16 yards on four targets in Sunday's win at Houston.

Granson played despite popping up on the injury report Saturday with a hamstring injury. He led Colts tight ends in snaps with 37 (compared to 23 snaps for Mo Alie-Cox and 11 for Will Mallory) and went on the most routes (26 compared to 7 for Mallory and 10 for Alie-Cox). Granson still looks like the top tight end in the passing game, but the Colts divide their tight end targets amid a deep group that results in little fantasy value in most formats.

Granson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Texans.

Granson popped up on the injury report Saturday with a hamstring injury, but it won't stop him from suiting up. The starting tight end caught four of six targets for 39 yards during the season opener versus Jacksonville, but it's possible he's limited in Week 2, as the Colts may be precautionary in an effort to avoid a potential setback.

Granson was added to the injury report Saturday with a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.

Granson started in the Week 1 loss to the Jaguars, tallying four catches and six targets compared to a total of four targets combined for backups Mo Alie-Cox and Andrew Ogletree. If Granson is unable to play, Ogletree and Alie-Cox would likely split the workload, with the former perhaps seeing a few more pass-catching opportunities against a formidable Texans defense.

Granson caught four of six targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Jaguars.

The third-year tight end produced a solid start to his season and was the clear top receiving option at his position for the Colts, as Andrew Ogletree (concussion) and Mo Alie-Cox combined for just one catch on four targets. Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson left late in Sunday's loss with a knee bruise, but whether he or Gardner Minshew are under center for Indianapolis in Week 2, Granson should be a reliable security blanket against the Texans.

Granson caught both of his targets for 25 yards in Thursday's 27-13 preseason win over the Eagles.

Granson's 25 yards were a team high at halftime even though the Colts had their first-team offense on the field for the entire half, six drives. QB Anthony Richardson completed only six of 17 passes for 78 yards, with Granson and WR Michael Pittman being the only players to catch multiple throws from the rookie. Granson nonetheless faces an uphill battle to average more than three or four targets a game, as the Colts likely will start the season with some kind of timeshare at TE when they host the Jaguars on Sept. 10. Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox also got snaps with the starters Thursday night, and Jelani Woods (hamstring) might play more than any of them once he's healthy.

Granson had one reception for 20 yards on two targets in Saturday's preseason loss at Buffalo.

Granson got the start at tight end with several tight ends sitting out due to injury (Mo Alie-Cox, Jelani Woods, Will Mallory). A report from Zak Keefer of The Athletic in May indicated Granson isn't a lock to make the final roster, but his status seems more secure during the preseason especially with the other injuries at the position. Granson has caught 76.4 percent of his 55 targets since the Colts made him a fourth-round pick in 2021, but he's averaged only 9.7 yards per catch and is still searching for his first NFL touchdown.

Granson isn't a lock for the Week 1 roster, according to Zak Keefer of The Athletic.

Granson led the Indianapolis tight ends with 32 catches last year, but Mo Alie-Cox took more snaps and Jelani Woods had more yards (312-302) and touchdowns (3-0) on the same number of targets (40). While the team didn't make any high-profile additions to the TE room this offseason, there's more competition for jobs with veteran Pharoah Brown and fifth-round pick Will Mallory joining the mix. Mallory could challenge Granson for playing time in passing situations, as both are small for the position and mostly valued for receiving skills/potential. Granson has caught 76.4 percent of his 55 targets since the Colts made him a fourth-round pick in 2021, but he's averaged only 9.7 yards per catch and is still searching for his first NFL touchdown.

Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said Granson (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against the Texans, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Granson will close out the season with a third consecutive absence, paving the way for Jelani Woods and Mo Alie-Cox to split the bulk of the reps at tight end. A 2021 fourth-round pick out of SMU, Granson amassed 31 receptions for 302 yards and no touchdowns on 40 targets over 13 appearances during his sophomore season.

Granson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Granson missed the past two games and isn't likely to be rushed back for a regular-season finale without any playoff implications. Jelani Woods and Mo Alie-Cox have split snaps at tight end with the 2021 fourth-round pick missing the past two games.

Granson (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Giants.

Granson will miss a second consecutive game due to this injury, leaving Week 18 against the Texans as his last opportunity to make another appearance this season. Jelani Woods has led the Colts in receiving yards in both of the previous games that Granson sat out, so Woods figures to be the primary beneficiary of another Granson absence.

Granson (ankle) wasn't present for Thursday's practice and will be listed as a non-participant for the session, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Granson hasn't practiced in any capacity since he apparently picked up the ankle injury in the Colts' Week 15 overtime loss to the Vikings. Unless he can reverse the trend and get back on the field in some fashion Friday, he'll likely sit out a second straight game this weekend against the Giants. If Granson is sidelined Sunday, Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods would split reps at tight end.

Granson (ankle) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

The Colts are merely holding a walkthrough two days after losing to the Chargers with Granson (ankle) on the sideline. Jelani Woods and Mo Alie-Cox split the snaps and routes at TE, with Woods getting a few more routes and tying for second on the team with five targets. It's possible the rookie gets more of the workload this Sunday at the Giants, considering he previously had a big game (98 yards) when Granson was out Week 12 against the Steelers. That said, Woods played less than two-thirds of snaps in both the games Granson missed, still sharing work with Alie-Cox.

Granson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chargers.

Granson was unable to practice at any point during Week 16 prep due to an ankle injury, so the Colts' ruling on his status Saturday comes as no surprise. With the second-year pro sidelined for the second time this season, Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods will handle most of the TE reps for Indianapolis on Monday.

Granson (ankle) didn't participate in Friday's practice.

After opening Week 16 prep with two straight absences from practice, Granson will have one final chance Saturday to get in some on-field work before the Colts decide whether he'll carry a designation into Monday's game against the Chargers. If Granson is sidelined Monday, it would condense what has largely been a three-man timeshare at tight end that also includes Jelani Woods and Mo Alie-Cox.

Granson didn't practice Thursday due to an ankle injury.

According to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis, Granson was also a spectator Wednesday, when the Colts held an unofficial workout following last Saturday's 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings. Despite the lengthier turnaround for Week 16, Granson hasn't yet moved past the ankle issue, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice leading up to Monday's game against the Chargers. If he's available to play Monday, Granson will be catching passes from his third different quarterback of the season, as interim head coach Jeff Saturday named Nick Foles the team's new starting signal-caller earlier this week.

Granson caught both of his targets for 34 yards in Saturday's 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings.

Granson finished with one more target and two fewer yards than fellow tight end Jelani Woods. The 6-foot-7 Woods appears to have more long-term upside than Granson, who is undersized for a tight end at 6-foot-2 and has yet to score a touchdown in his NFL career.

Granson was in the starting lineup at tight end and had four receptions for 19 yards on six targets in Sunday's loss at Dallas.

Granson returned after missing one game due to an illness and resumed his spot as the top tight end in the passing game. Granson led the tight ends in snaps, routes run and targets. However, he didn't gain many yards given the struggles of the Indy passing game. He doesn't have a lot of upside given that Indianapolis splits playing time in the passing game between Granson, Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods.

Granson (illness) was listed as a full participant during Wednesday's walkthrough.

Granson was inactive for Week 12 due to an illness, which led to a breakout game for Jelani Woods (shoulder). Now that Granson is healthy, he'll look to reclaim his spot as the Colts' top tight end against the Cowboys, especially if Woods, who didn't practice Wednesday, is unavailable for Week 13.

Granson (illness) inactive for Monday night's game against the Steelers.

With Granson out, look for Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods to handle the bulk of the Colts' tight end snaps in Week 12, with Nikola Kalinic in reserve. Granson will now target a potential return to action in Week 13 versus the Cowboys.

Granson (illness) has been downgraded to doubtful for Monday night's game against the Steelers.

Granson, who didn't practice this past week, had been listed as questionable, but with the downgrade to doubtful, the tight end is trending toward missing Monday's contest. If Granson is unavailable, the stage would be set for Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods to handle the bulk of the Colts' TE snaps in Week 12.

Granson (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Steelers, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.

Granson was absent from all three practices of Week 12 prep due to an illness, but the Colts will give him a bit more time before making a decision on his availability. If he's able to suit up Monday, he'll join Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods in a timeshare at tight end for Indianapolis, which so far has resulted in a 25-249-0 line on 32 targets for Granson this season.

Granson (illness) missed practice again Friday.

Granson now has just one more chance to return to practice ahead of Monday night's game against the Steelers. If the 2021 fourth rounder is unable to suit up for the contest, Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods would be in line to handle the bulk of the Colts' TE snaps in Week 12.

Granson (illness) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's walk-through.

The tight end now has two more chances to return to practice before the Colts' final injury report is submitted ahead of Monday night's game against the Steelers. Through 11 contests, Granson -- who caught his only target for 16 yards in last Sunday's loss to the Eagles -- has caught 25 of his 32 targets for 249 yards, but he's been a hit-or-miss option of late, while working in a tight end time share with Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods.

Granson caught his only target for 16 yards in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Eagles.

Granson has yet to find the end zone in his second NFL season, nor has he carved out a consistent pass catching role in the Colts' run-first offense. The tight end has been held to two or fewer catches in seven of 11 games heading into a Week 12 home game against the Steelers on MNF>

Granson caught all four of his targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 25-20 win over the Raiders.

With Jelani Woods (shoulder) inactive and Mo Alie-Cox dealing with an ankle injury in practice during the week, Granson wound up with less competition for targets than usual at tight end and had one of his best games of the season. The 2021 fourth-round pick is still looking for his first career TD in the NFL, but he continues to tease some intriguing upside. Even with Matt Ryan back under center for the Colts, however, the team's offense may struggle to move the ball in Week 11 against the Eagles.

Granson did not have a reception and just one target in Sunday's loss at New England.

Mo Alie-Cox got the start at tight end and played more snaps than Granson (34 to 26) but they were closer in routes (19 to Alie-Cox and 17 for Granson). Jelani Woods played 18 snaps before exiting with a shoulder injury. Granson looked to be leading the trio in the passing game, but he took a step back last week and Indy's passing woes make any of the tight ends a long shot each week for viable fantasy value.

Granson had three receptions for 11 yards on three targets in Sunday's loss to Washington.

While Mo Alie-Cox got the start at tight end, Granson had the most snaps on offense (32, compared to 29 for Alie-Cox) and went out on about the same number of routes (12, compared 23 for Alie-Cox and 10 for Jelani Woods). There were not any major changers in tight end usage, despite the change to Sam Ehlinger at quarterback. Granson looks to lead the trio and none of the three are used much except for an occasional end-zone target.

Granson had one reception for six yards on his lone target in Sunday's loss at Tennessee.

Granson led Indy's tight ends in routes run (18, compared to 15 for Mo Alie-Cox and 14 for Jelani Woods), but Indy's passing game couldn't get on track. None of the three tight ends were a factor Sunday with a combined two receptions and three targets. Granson still looks like the top receiving tight end, but all three are splitting the targets and there will be games like Sunday where none are a factor.

Granson (neck) practiced fully Thursday.

With his full return to practice Granson is all but locked into Sunday's game against Tennessee. The Colts are committed to forging Granson into their primary pass-catching tight end, though through 23 career games productive results have not yet surfaced.

Granson (neck) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Granson logged 31 of a possible 81 snaps on offense in this past Sunday's win over the Jaguars en route to catching all four of his targets for 38 yards. Through six games, Granson has caught 16 of his 22 targets for 159 yards, while working in a tight end time share that also includes Mo Alie-Cox (11/136/2) and Jelani Woods (5/73/3).

Granson started at tight end and had four receptions for 38 yards on four targets in Sunday's win over Jacksonville.

Granson got the start and played the most snaps and went out on the most routes of the tight end group. He played 31 snaps and went out on 25 routes, compared to Jelani Woods (31 snaps, 24 routes) and Mo Alie-Cox (28 snaps and 13 routes). Each Colts tight end has alternated big weeks, but Alie-Cox didn't have a target and Indy appeared to change their offensive game plan to more of a fast tempo offense. Granson's increase in production may be the start of a trend.

Granson secured one of three targets for 16 yards during the Colts' 12-9 overtime win over Denver on Thursday.

Granson had a season-high four receptions for 62 yards last week against the Titans, but his one catch during Thursday's matchup marked his lowest total of the season. While the Colts had trouble generating much offensive production as a whole against Denver, Granson has been inconsistent over the first five games of the year.

Granson had four receptions for 62 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss to Tennessee.

The Colts played two and three tight ends frequently in the passing game against the Titans (a combined 11 receptions for 170 yards). Granson played on 29 of the offense's 65 snaps and went out on 17 routes which was behind Mo Alie-Cox's 45 snaps and 26 routes and similar to Jelani Woods' 15 snaps and 11 routes. Alie-Cox had two touchdown catches after Woods had two touchdowns the week before. Each week it seems a different tight end is the top option in the passing game, but the larger trend is the Colts may utilize their tight ends more in the passing game with the secondary receivers failing to make a big impressions (most notably Parris Campbell).

Granson had two receptions for seven yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Kansas City.

After two games, it looked like Granson may emerge as the top tight end in the passing game and see a larger share of the targets. However, that trend took a step back in Week 3. Granson played fewer snaps (42 to 30) and ran fewer routes (23 to 13) than Mo Alie-Cox, though he more targets (but just two to one). However, Jelani Woods caught two touchdowns (running just 12 routes), making him another viable tight end in the passing game. The end result is Granson's role is too small and inconsistent for most fantasy formats.

Granson had two receptions for 14 yards on two targets in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

While Granson didn't have a productive day and the offense struggled (scored no points), Granson again was the top tight end target in the passing game. He played the same number of snaps as Mo Alie-Cox (27) and went out on more routes (20 to 17) though Cox did have three targets.

Granson had three receptions for 22 yards on seven targets in Sunday's tie at Houston.

While Mo Alie-Cox started at tight end and Granson began on the bench, it was an encouraging game for his role in the offense. Granson was tied for second on the team in targets and played more snaps (51 of the offenses 92 snaps) than Cox (50 snaps). He also went out for more passes than Cox (30 to 20). Granson could become the top tight end receiving option in Indy if one game is an indication.

Granson caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 27-26 preseason loss to the Lions.

Granson was involved from the onset, catching the first pass thrown by Nick Foles while the Colts rested starters such as Matt Ryan and Mo Alie-Cox. While Alie-Cox's superior blocking ability and experience have him poised to lead Colts tight ends in playing time, Granson's expected to take on a more significant role in his second NFL season after seeing minimal involvement in 2021 as a rookie fourth-round pick out of SMU.

Granson had two receptions for 29 yards on two targets in Saturday's preseason loss to Buffalo.

Granson showed off his speed when he outran a defender on a 23-yard slant route. He got his work with the second-team offense, however. He's the second passing option at tight end in the offense and may not get many targets, but that could change if oft-inured Parris Campbell or another receiver gets hurt.

Granson faces increased competition for the No. 2 tight end role with the Colts drafting two tight ends in the 2022 NFL Draft, The Athletic reports. The Colts drafted Jelani Woods in the third round (73rd overall) and Andrew Ogletree in the sixth round (192 overall).

Granson entered the offseason as a potential starting tight end after the retirement of Jack Doyle, but the Colts re-signed Mo Alie-Cox in free agency and then drafted two tight ends. It's unlikely Woods or Ogletree will compete for a significant role in the passing game, but Granson will need to earn the No. 2 tight end role in the offense this summer.

With Jack Doyle having retired, Granson is in a position to see an expanded role in the Colts' passing game this coming season, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.

In his first NFL season, the 2021 fourth-rounder was limited to 11 catches (on 15 targets) for 106 yards in 17 games, but GM Chris Ballard believes that Granson has "big upside." While the SMU product still has sturdy blocker Mo Alie-Cox to contend with for targets and the team could added further tight end depth in advance of Week 1, Granson could potentially emerge as a fantasy sleeper at his position should the 6-foot-2, 242-pounder develop a productive rapport with the Colts' new signal-caller, Matt Ryan.

Granson caught 11 of his 15 targets for 106 yards across 17 appearances during the 2021 campaign.

Granson didn't see a target through the first three weeks of the season, but his involvement in the passing game picked up from Week 4 through Week 13. During that stretch, he caught 10 passes for 100 yards and recorded at least one target in nine of 10 games, including multiple targets five times. Jack Doyle is expected to be back, but Mo Alie-Cox's contract is up this offseason, so the rookie could see increased involvement during year two.

Granson caught one of his two targets for six yards during Sunday's 31-0 win over the Texans.

Granson hasn't been targeted more than twice in any of his 13 appearances this season, but he's recorded at least one catch in each of the last six games. Over that span, he's recorded seven receptions for 78 yards. Despite the consistent production, Granson likely remains a risky fantasy option as long as Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox are healthy.

Granson hauled in both of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Buccaneers.

Granson hasn't been targeted more than twice in any of his first 12 appearances of the season, but he's recorded at least one catch in each of the last five games. During that time, the 23-year-old has secured six of seven targets for 72 yards.

Granson secured his only target for 15 yards during Sunday's 23-17 win over Jacksonville.

Granson has played a rotational role on offense all season, and he's now logged four straight games with a single target in each. The rookie fourth-round pick's development is coming along nicely, but he's not currently much of a candidate for fantasy relevance behind both Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox.

Granson had one reception for three yards on two targets in Sunday's win at Miami. It was his first career NFL reception.

Granson saw his first sizeable playing time as Jack Doyle was likely limited by a sore back. Granson played on 30 of the offense's 71 snaps and went out on 18 routes. Doyle played just 21 snaps. While Granson didn't produce viable fantasy stats, watch his progression as there were some reports during the preseason that he could be featured in the passing game. While that hasn't materialized yet, the rookie could see a larger role later in the season.

Granson did not have a target and played just seven snaps on offense in Sunday's loss to Seattle.

Despite some reports from the preseason that he could be featured in the passing game, Granson went out for a pass on just two plays. He's a distant third option at tight end behind Mo Ali-Cox and Jack Doyle. The fourth-round 2021 draft pick is a work in progress who could move into a larger role later this season.

Granson caught three of four targets for 23 yards in Friday's preseason win over the Lions.

The 23-year-old tied for second on the Colts in targets on the night, but his longest grab went for only 10 yards as he worked with Jacob Eason and the first-team offense. There's been speculation Granson could have a bigger role than expected in the passing game even if he's only third on the depth chart at tight end, as the team has a track record of finding targets for multiple TEs, but the 2021 fourth-round pick is still a long shot to have much fantasy value.

Granson will be featured in the Indy passing game if training camp is any indication, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

While this is an encouraging report, Granson hasn't been showcased in the preseason. He has two receptions on seven targets through two preseason games while playing 42 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. He's also behind both Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox on the depth chart. However, this report shows that Granson could be utilized in the Colts' passing game similar to how Trey Burton was deployed in 2020 when the Colts utilized three tight ends in the passing game and could be a sleeper should Doyle or Alie-Cox miss time due to injury.

Granson made a strong impression in spring practices and could be utilized in the passing game similar to how Trey Burton was used last season to capitalize on his skills after the catch, ESPN Indianapolis 107.5 The Fan reports. "Kylen Granson is what we saw on tape. He's an explosive athlete," head coach Frank Reich said. "We knew he was a real smart guy and he's picking up the offense real fast."

The Colts selected Granson in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 127th overall. It sounds like the rookie has a chance to carve out a role in the offense right away, but he's behind both Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox at the position. Still, the Colts utilized three tight ends in the passing game last season.

The Colts selected Granson in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 127th overall.

Granson didn't have much hype going into the draft, but the SMU product is a nice pick by the Colts in this spot. At 6-foot-2, 241 pounds Granson is clearly a replacement for fellow undersized tight end Trey Burton. Granson was a very productive pass catcher in college and rounded out his prospect profile with solid athletic testing, logging a 4.64-second 40 to go with a 36.5-inch vertical and 120-inch broad jump. It's not clear how much Granson can compete for reps as a rookie, but his movement ability is novel among the Colts' tight end personnel otherwise.