Tyler Warren

NFL player. Position: TE. Team: IND.

Quick Facts

• Position: TE
• Team: IND (Indianapolis Colts)
• Bye week (2026): 13
• FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 54

2026 Outlook

Year 1 breakout who finished with 700+ receiving yards and 4+ TDs as a rookie, becoming fantasy relevant in 2025. Part of recent tight end class (alongside Brock Bowers, Colston Loveland, Sam LaPorta, Harold Fannin) that bucked the trend of slow Year 1 transitions at the position. (per 2026 NFL Draft Value Picks Who Could be Fantasy Football Sleepers) With Pittman Jr. moving to Steelers, target volume should open up; ranked TE4 by Justin Boone in May 2026 (per 2026 Fantasy Football TE Rankings May Update: Justin Boone's top tight ends).

Warren demonstrated elite efficiency as a rookie: he finished second among all tight ends in yards-after-catch, a valuable skill for identifying sustainable breakout candidates. With Daniel Jones potentially less mobile after his ACL injury, the Colts' quick-game emphasis should play to Warren's YAC strengths. He led the Colts in targets as a rookie (112), with Pittman (111), Josh Downs (88), and Pierce (84) following—removing Pittman alone frees major volume for Warren to dominate targets. Expert consensus: Warren is positioned to become an elite fantasy tight end if he carves out more volume in 2026, with TE4 redraft rank representing a significant upside opportunity. (per Fantasy Football: These 2 sophomores 'haven't even come close to their ceilings' —...)

The 2026 TE class is relatively flat at the top—no true blue-chip superstar, but the top five prospects (including Warren) sit tightly bunched together with separation often coming down to scheme fit. (per 2026 NFL Draft Class By Position: Tight End)

As Warren heads into 2026 preparation, coach Shane Steichen notes he's been "working on his body and getting into great physical shape," showing continued development in route-running and decision-making in practice. Steichen expects the next steps in Warren's development will show itself on the field. (per Colts' Tyler Warren: To maintain key role in Year 2)

Role / Depth Chart

Starting TE for Colts. Yahoo Sports' Justin Boone (two-time FantasyPros Most Accurate Expert) moved Warren to TE4 in his June rankings. Boone notes that with Michael Pittman Jr. now playing for Steelers, there's "a clear opportunity for Warren, Alec Pierce and Josh Downs to earn more targets." Boone highlights that "Warren has the talent to be an elite fantasy tight end if he can carve out more volume" and emphasizes the tight end isn't "being talked about enough" despite his opportunity. Warren is positioned as an underrated target gain from the Pittman trade, with fantasy managers focused more on the receiver upgrades but potentially missing the tight end volume unlock (per 2026 Fantasy Football TE Rankings June Update: Justin Boone's top tight ends).

Injury Status

Healthy as of minicamp (June 9). No injury concerns noted entering training camp.

Minicamp (June 9-11) confirmed Warren as clear TE1 for Colts with TE room largely unchanged from prior year. Will Mallory fighting for 4th TE spot behind Warren, Mo Alie-Cox, and Drew Ogletree; no mystery in the tight end rotation. Warren's role is secure as primary target beneficiary of Pittman trade (per 11 position battles to watch during Colts' minicamp practices).

Recent News

• 2026-06-29 — Why analyst ranks Colts Tyler Warren among top fantasy football TEs (Why analyst ranks Colts Tyler Warren among top fantasy football TEs)
• 2026-07-08 — Tyler Warren Is Ready to Join Fantasy Football’s Elite Tight End Tier (Tyler Warren Is Ready to Join Fantasy Football’s Elite Tight End Tier)
• 2026-07-08 — NFL offseason power rankings: No. 21 Indianapolis Colts were the talk of the NFL before a hard fall (NFL offseason power rankings: No. 21 Indianapolis Colts were the talk of the NFL before a hard fall) — Fantasy angle: Warren ranked as TE breakout candidate, potential pivot from Colston Loveland at a later ADP
• 2026-02-27 — After strong rookie year, Colts see even more for Tyler Warren in 2026 (After strong rookie year, Colts see even more for Tyler Warren in 2026)
• 2026-06-17 — NFL Player News (NFL Player News)
• 2026-03-12 — Dynasty Fallout: How Free Agency Just Changed Player Values (Dynasty Fallout: How Free Agency Just Changed Player Values)
• 2026-05-19 — 2026 NFL OTA News Tracker (2026 NFL OTA News Tracker)
• 2026-06-18 — Fantasy football buzz: Is a return to prominence in store for Lions' Sam LaPorta? (Fantasy football buzz: Is a return to prominence in store for Lions' Sam LaPorta?)
• 2026-06-01 — 4 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates: Potential WR1s to Draft (2026) (4 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates: Potential WR1s to Draft (2026))
• 2026-02-25 — 2026 Wide Receiver Tiers For Fantasy Football: Chris Olave Climbs (2026 Wide Receiver Tiers For Fantasy Football: Chris Olave Climbs)

Open Questions

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