Nikola Kalinic
#5 TE,
Free Agent

ACTUAL 2022
0 FPTS
RANK: 138
2023 SEASON
- FPTS
RANK: -
AGE
26 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'4'' / 245 lbs
COLLEGE
York University
SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | TARGET | RECPT | REYD | RETD | REAVE |
2022 | 7 | 0 | 138th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
3yr Ave | 0 | 0 | 160th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Reverts to practice squad
Kalinic reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday.
Kalinic played 14 snaps on special teams and downed a punt during Sunday's win over the Rams. This was the second straight game the 27-year-old was elevated, and he could play again next week versus the Bears if Davis Allen (back) is unable to make his return.
Fantasy Points by Week 2022
Weekly Stats 2022
Fantasy Points | Betting | Receiving Stats | Routes Run | |||||||||||||||||||||
WEEK | STADIUM | GAME | RANK | TARGET | SPREAD | O/U | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVG | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | SLOT | TIGHT | WIDE | |||
10 @LV | Dome 56° | 0.0 | 68th | 0.00 | 4.0 | 41.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 86% | 0% | |||
11 PHI | Dome 27° | 0.0 | 67th | 0.00 | 6.5 | 44.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6% | 71% | 18% | |||
12 PIT | Dome 44° | 0.0 | 74th | 0.00 | -2.5 | 39.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 17% | 67% | 0% | |||
15 @MIN | Dome 19° | 0.0 | 77th | 0.00 | 3.5 | 47.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 11% | 56% | 0% | |||
16 LAC | Dome 22° | 0.0 | 79th | 0.00 | 3.5 | 46.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 67% | 0% | |||
17 @NYG | Outdoor 52° | 0.0 | 70th | 0.00 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | |||
18 HOU | Dome 36° | 0.0 | 79th | 0.00 | -3.0 | 38.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 75% | 0% |
Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022
Fantasy Points | Receiving Averages | |||||||||||||||||
LOCATION | STADIUM | GP | GS | GM | TOUCH | RANK | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVE | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | |
Home | Retractable Dome | 4 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.00 | 43rd | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Away | Outdoor | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | 168th | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Away | Dome | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.00 | 102nd | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Career Stats by Season: 2022 to 2022
Fantasy Points | Receiving Stats | Routes Run | |||||||||||||||||||||
SEASON | AGE | TEAM | GP | GS | TOTAL | RANK | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVG | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | SLOT | TIGHT | WIDE | ||
2022 | 25 | IND | 7 | 2 | 0 | 138th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6% | 70% | 6% |
Elevated again
Kalinic was elevated to the Rams' active roster Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Kalinic was elevated for Week 2 against the Cardinals, during which he played 14 snaps on special teams. If active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Kalinic would likely reprise the same role on special teams while also providing depth at tight end after Davis Allen was ruled out for Week 3 due to a back injury.
Reverting to practice squad
Kalinic reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Kalinic played 14 snaps during Sunday's 41-10 loss at Arizona, all on special teams. Whether he gets called back up for Week 3 action might depend on the availability of Davis Allen (back).
Promoted to active roster
The Rams elevated Kalinic from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Kalinic joined the Rams' practice squad after he was unable to make the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. With Davis Allen (back) ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona, Kalinic is set to serve as the No.3 tight end behind Colby Parkinson and Hunter Long.
Back with Rams
Kalinic signed with the Rams' practice squad Wednesday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.
After failing to make the Rams' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, Kalinic has found a spot on Los Angeles' practice squad. The 27-year-old tight end last appeared in a regular-season game in 2022 with the Colts, recording no stats while playing 87 total snaps across seven contests.
Waived by Rams
Kalinic was waived by the Rams on Tuesday.
The tight end signed a reserve/future contract with the team in January after spending time on its practice squad last season. Kalinic last saw NFL regular-season action in 2022 with the Colts, when he played on 45 offensive snaps but did not catch a pass.
Staying in Rams organization
Kalinic signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on Tuesday.
Kalinic will stay in the organization after spending time on the Rams' practice squad in 2023. With Tyler Higbee recovering from a torn ACL and MCL in his knee, Kalinic could have an opportunity to win a 2024 roster spot in training camp.
Joins practice squad
Kalinic was signed to the Rams' practice squad, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Kalinic cleared waivers after being let go by the Rams on Tuesday and will now join the team's practice squad ahead of the 2023 campaign. After spending last season moving between the Colts' practice squad and active roster, the tight end will look to make an impression in practice while providing a depth option if the Rams' require his presence.
Cut Tuesday
The Rams waived Kalinic on Tuesday.
Kalinic spent his rookie season with the Colts and bounced between the 53-man roster and practice squad, suiting up for seven games but never seeing a target across 45 offensive snaps. The undrafted tight end landed a spot with the Rams during training camp but will likely have to settle for a practice-squad deal if he clears waivers.