Scores seventh TD in eight weeks

Ebron caught all three of his targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-28 win over the Raiders.

Analysis: Ebron's biggest play was a 20-yard score in the third quarter. Fellow tight end Jack Doyle returned from a hip injury and led the team with 70 receiving yards and a touchdown, but Ebron's seven touchdowns through eight games this season suggest he'll still be a major red-zone weapon when the Colts return from their Week 9 bye.

Workload may decrease with Doyle back

Ebron's usage may decrease with Jack Doyle (hip) cleared to return.

Analysis: During Doyle's five-game absence, Ebron took advantage of a banged-up receiving corps, averaging 10 targets per game and scoring four touchdowns. Ebron's snap count is expected to experience a downturn with Doyle back in the fold, but the fact Andrew Luck is leading the NFL in pass attempts should keep both tight ends viable in the fantasy realm.

Kept out of end zone

Ebron caught three of seven targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 37-5 win over Buffalo.

Analysis: The good news? Ebron was far and away the leader in targets, as no other Colt was the intended receiver on more than four of quarterback Andrew Luck's 23 passes. Unfortunately, none of Luck's four touchdown passes were directed at Ebron, as Erik Swoope was the only Indianapolis tight end to find paydirt in this one. Even with Jack Doyle (hip) sidelined, Ebron's week-to-week workload has varied dramatically. He has six touchdowns in seven games ahead of a Week 8 matchup with the Raiders.

Poised for another start

Ebron is expected to pick up another start at tight end Sunday against the Bills with Jack Doyle (hip) ruled out for another game, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Analysis: Over the past four games Doyle has sat out, Ebron has hauled in 23 of 43 targets for 249 yards and four touchdowns, making him one of the top fantasy options at tight end during that span. He should make for a quality play again this week in most season-long formats, though his overall upside could be capped to some extent by the return of top wideout T.Y. Hilton from a two-game absence. Ebron has done the bulk of his damage over the two contests Hilton had missed, logging 13 catches on 22…read more

Reels in touchdown

Ebron caught four of seven targets for 71 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 42-34 loss to the Jets.

Analysis: Ebron ate into the Jets' lead in the third quarter, cutting up the field for an 18-yard touchdown grab, his fourth touchdown in three games, and he's scored in all but one contest this season. He has already surpassed his previous season high for touchdowns. The absence of starter Jack Doyle (hip) and top target T.Y. Hilton (hamstring) certainly factors into Ebron's recent spike in targets, but he looks to be Andrew Luck's favorite target in the red zone regardless. He'll have his hands full…read more

Cleared to play Week 6

Ebron (shin/quadriceps/ankle/knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Analysis: The quartet of injuries prevented Ebron from practicing Wednesday and Thursday, and though he received a questionable tag heading into the weekend, he cleared up most concern about his status by participating in a full session Friday. With Jack Doyle (hip) sidelined once again, Ebron will start at tight end and profiles as one of the top fantasy options at the position this week, despite being quite banged up. Ebron has drawn double-digit targets in each of the Colts' past three games, totaling…read more

Practices fully, but listed as questionable

Ebron (shin/quad/ankle/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets after practicing fully Friday.

Analysis: Ebron missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but his return to a full session Friday suggests that he'll be a go this weekend. Confirmation of that will arrive in advance of the first wave of games Sunday, with the Colts kicking off at 1:00 PM ET. Assuming he plays, there's potential for another big volume outing for Ebron in Week 6, with both Jack Doyle (hip) and T.Y. Hilton (hamstring) out again this week.

Back at practice

Ebron (shin) suited up for Friday's practice, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Analysis: It won't be clear how much Ebron was able to do until after practice, but it's a good sign that he was back in action after sitting out the previous two days. The Colts will reveal Ebron's status for Sunday's game against the Jets at the conclusion of Friday's practice.

Logs another missed practice

Ebron (shin/quad/ankle/knee) didn't practice Thursday, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis: With a quartet of listed injury issues, it's clear that Ebron came out of Week 5's action with his share of aches and pains. The tight end nonetheless toughed things out this past Thursday against the Patriots, en route to hauling in nine of 15 targets for 105 yards and two touchdowns, while logging 59 of a possible 83 snaps on offense. What Ebron is able to do at practice Friday will be telling with regard to his Week 6 status. If he is able to suit up this weekend, there's potential for…read more

Banged up after big game

Ebron was held out of Wednesday's practice and listed with four injuries on the Colts' official report.

Analysis: Ebron apparently came away with more than his fair share of bumps and bruises after catching nine of 15 targets for 105 yards and two scores in last Thursday's 38-24 loss to New England. The Colts list the tight end with shin, quadriceps, ankle and knee injuries on their report, adding yet another question mark to a pass-catching corps that likely will be missing Jack Doyle (hip) and T.Y. Hilton (hamstring) for at least one more game. Coach Frank Reich referred to both Doyle and Hilton as…read more

Pair of touchdowns in breakout effort

Ebron brought in nine of 15 targets for 105 yards and two touchdowns in the Colts' 38-24 loss to the Patriots on Thursday.

Analysis: Ebron posted team highs in receptions, receiving yardage and targets in the absence of both Jack Doyle (hip) and T.Y. Hilton (hamstring). The oft-maligned tight end brought in touchdown passes of 14 and one yard from Andrew Luck, giving him an impressive five scores through five games to open his Colts career. Despite his occasional issues with catch rate, Ebron remains a relatively high-upside tight end option in all formats, especially when other key pieces of the offense are sidelined. Ebron…read more

Cleared for Thursday

Ebron (knee) doesn't carry a designation on the final injury report for Thursday's game against the Patriots.

Analysis: Meanwhile, fellow tight end Jack Doyle (hip) has been ruled out for a third straight game, setting Ebron up for another start and a healthy snap count to go along with it. Ebron is coming off back-to-back games with five receptions and double-digit targets, but he has been held to an ugly mark of 3.5 yards per target during Doyle's ongoing absence. In addition to Doyle, the Colts are missing top wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (hamstring) in a matchup that should force Andrew Luck to throw often.…read more

Full participant Tuesday

Ebron (knee) was a full participant at Tuesday's practice for the second straight day.

Analysis: Though Ebron didn't exit early during Sunday's 37-34 overtime loss to the Texans, he still popped up on the Colts' injury report with the knee issue. It doesn't appear that he'll be in any jeopardy of missing Thursday's showdown with the Patriots, which could set Ebron up for another big game after he caught five of 10 targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Week 4. Top wideout T.Y. Hilton (chest/hamstring) and fellow tight end Jack Doyle (hip) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice and look…read more

Scores in loss

Ebron caught five of 10 targets for 40 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 37-34 loss to Houston.

Analysis: Ebron got Indy's comeback bid going midway through the fourth quarter with a leaping five-yard touchdown reception. The former top-10 pick is scoring at a pace he never sniffed in Detroit. Certainly, he has benefited from Jack Doyle's absence in recent weeks with 21 targets in his last two games, but -- with a touchdown in three of four games -- Ebron figures to be a solid red-zone threat with or without Doyle in the lineup. Ebron next takes on a Patriots defense that rebounded in a big way…read more

Will be unquestioned No. 1 TE again

The Colts ruled out Jack Doyle (hip) on Friday, leaving Ebron (shoulder/knee) as the primary tight end for Sunday's contest against the Texans, Andrew Walker of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: After receiving a maintenance day Wednesday as he tended to shoulder and knee injuries, Ebron wrapped up the week with back-to-back full practices. He's thus set to serve as the Colts' No. 1 tight end for a second straight game with Doyle on the pine. On the first occasion last Sunday at Philadelphia, Ebron was targeted a team-high 11 times, hauling in five of them for 33 yards. He'll look to reach the end zone for a third time this season Sunday versus a Houston defense that has given up two…read more

Returns to full practice

Ebron (shoulder/knee) practiced fully Thursday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Analysis: Ebron is thus in line to play Sunday against the Texans. With Jack Doyle still dealing with a hip injury and trending toward Week 4 inactive status, Ebron figures to remain heavily involved in the Colts' passing attack this weekend. In Week 3's 20-16 loss the Eagles, Ebron was targeted a team-high 11 times, en route to hauling in five catches for 33 yards.

Spotted at practice Thursday

Ebron (shoulder, knee) was spotted at Thursday's practice, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: We'll circle back on Ebron's status once his participation level is revealed, but his return to practice bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Texans. With Jack Doyle dealing with a hip injury, Ebron should be in line for plenty of tight end snaps in Week 4, health permitting. In last Sunday's 20-16 loss the Eagles, Ebron's team-high 11 targets yielded five catches for 33 yards.

Misses practice with two injuries

Ebron was held out of Wednesday's practice due to shoulder and knee injuries, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan reports.

Analysis: With Jack Doyle (hip) unavailable in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles, Ebron drew a team-high 11 targets on 52 snaps (88 percent). The 25-year-old apparently came out of the game with a couple health issues, but there hasn't been any indication that either is serious. Doyle also missed Wednesday's practice and appears no better than a 50-50 bet to play Week 4 against the Texans. Erik Swoope and Ryan Hewitt round out the Colts' depth at tight end.

Five receptions in Sunday's loss

Ebron had five receptions for 33 yards on 11 targets in Sunday's loss at Philadelphia.

Analysis: Ebron saw increased activity with Jack Doyle out with a hip injury as he led the team in targets. He played a season-high 52 snaps on offense and went out on routes on 41 plays, according to Pro Football Focus. Ebron had just 6.6 yards per reception, so he didn't capitalize on the opportunity. However, he could be set for another large role in the offense next week against Houston if Doyle remains out.

Opportunity knocks with Doyle out

Ebron's teammate, Jack Doyle (hip), is week-to-week, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Analysis: Ebron was already on the fantasy radar, even though he was working in a timeshare. Now that Doyle has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ebron's fantasy upside gets a nice boost Week 3 and potentially beyond.

Finds end zone again

Ebron caught three of four targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-9 win over Washington.

Analysis: Ebron has opened his Colts tenure with touchdowns in back-to-back games, this time scoring from seven yards out on the opening drive. Fellow tight end Jack Doyle saw one more target that Ebron, but the former Detroit Lion finished with six more yards and is emerging as Indianapolis' player to own at the position thanks to his red-zone usage.

Scores touchdown in Colts debut

Ebron caught four of five targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's season-opening 34-23 loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: Ebron and Jack Doyle were both heavily involved at the tight end position, as Doyle chipped in a team-high 60 receiving yards on seven catches. Detroit's much-maligned first-round pick in 2014 made a much better first impression on his new team, most notably on a 26-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.

Finds end zone versus 49ers

Ebron caught all five of his targets for 54 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 23-17 preseason win over the 49ers.

Analysis: Ebron did much of his damage with Andrew Luck on the field, including an excellent 15-yard touchdown connection to get the Colts on the board in the second quarter. The big tight end caught four passes in last week's contest against the Ravens but managed just 16 yards, so his performance in the "dress rehearsal" game was a much more positive sign for his potential fantasy value this season. Ebron will still have to contend with teammate Jack Doyle, but there's nothing to say both players can't…read more

Catches four passes

Ebron caught all four of his targets for 16 yards in Monday night's 20-19 loss to the Ravens in the second preseason game.

Analysis: Ebron split his receptions between starting quarterback Andrew Luck and backup Jacoby Brissett, catching two passes from both signal-callers. While fellow tight end Jack Doyle went for 32 yards on his two grabs, coach Frank Reich's offense leaves ample room for multiple players to make an impact at the position. Now, Ebron will just hope to find more room to run after the catch in Indianapolis' upcoming games.

Returns from ankle injury

Ebron (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Analysis: Ebron had been sidelined the past few days with an ankle injury, but he's returning just in time to make an appearance Monday against the Ravens. Although Andrew Luck didn't look his way in the Colts' preseason opener, Ebron still has plenty of time to demonstrate a rapport with the quarterback. Still, Ebron will have to contend with Jack Doyle for reps, making the situation one to watch as the season draws closer.

Little activity in Colts preseason debut

Ebron did not have a reception and was not targeted in Thursday's preseason win at Seattle. However, he did work with the first-team offense as the No. 2 tight end and has been heavily targeted in training camp according to Stephen Holder of The Indianapolis Star.

Analysis: We wouldn't read too much into the first preseason game as Ebron is a veteran who was signed to a two-year, $13 million contract. His spot on the offense is likely secure and his role may not emerge until the regular season. He has upside with Andrew Luck healthy as he could emerge as one of the top few receiving options amid an inexperienced receiving corps.

Ebron was moved out wide occasionally during Wednesday's OTA session, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis: Keefer suggested that Ebron's presence outside could become a consistent part of the offense in 2018. It wouldn't be too surprising given the above-average speed Ebron possesses, in addition to Jack Doyle's status as the team's top in-line tight end. Despite showing some promise at different points in his career, Ebron has yet to put it together completely. The Colts are hoping a change of scenery and a new coaching staff will help him unlock some of his considerable potential.

Excited to play with Luck

Ebron said Andrew Luck (shoulder) is the reason he signed with the Colts, as the tight end wanted to play with a quarterback who could get him the ball, Bob Kravitz of WTHR reports.

Analysis: Ebron oddly seems to be taking a bit of a shot at Matthew Stafford, who completed 66.1 percent of his passes while tossing 85 touchdowns and 33 interceptions the past three seasons. Regardless of his judgement on quarterbacks, Ebron is one of the better athletes at his own position and will be celebrating his 25th birthday Tuesday. The Colts are betting he has untapped upside, after signing him to a two-year, $13 million contract that includes $6 million guaranteed, per OverTheCap. It isn't a…read more

Lands deal in Indy

The Colts and Ebron reached agreement on a two-year contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Selected 10th overall by the Lions in the 2014 draft, Ebron was unable to uphold lofty expectations, despite earning at least 52 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the last three seasons. If one cherry picks his best marks in each category, the line reads 61 catches (in 2016) on 86 targets (2017) for 711 yards (2016) and five touchdowns (2015). Overall, he averaged just 7.2 YPT and caught a TD every 16.9 receptions as a Lion, but working in his favor with the Colts will be the attention…read more

Ebron completed a visit with the Panthers and is visiting the Colts on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Released by the Lions last week, Ebron instantly became one of the top tight ends on the market, but his first two visits suggest he nonetheless may end up settling for a No. 2 role. He'd slot in behind Jack Doyle in Indianapolis or Greg Olsen in Carolina, though both teams are rather fond of two-TE formations, in part because they don't have much talent at wide receiver. The 2014 first-round pick will celebrate his 25th birthday in April.

Released at last second

The Lions released Ebron on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Unable to find a trade, the Lions released Ebron an hour before his $8.25 million fifth-year option salary would've become guaranteed. He'll hit the open market coming off a strong run to close out 2017, though even the hot streak wasn't enough to make his year-long stat line look good. He caught 53 of 86 targets for 574 yards (6.7 YPT) and four touchdowns, failing to build on a 2016 campaign in which he had 711 receiving yards in 13 games. The 10th overall pick from the 2014 draft figures to…read more

Ebron has been told that the Lions are open to trading him, Dianna Russini of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Ebron is under contract for 2018 at the fifth-year option salary of $8.25 million, a figure that likely would limit trade compensation to a middle- or late-round draft pick. He cut down on drops last season and enjoyed a stretch of six straight games with four or more catches for 33 or more yards late in the year, and yet still finished the campaign with only 53 catches for 574 yards (6.7 YPT) and four touchdowns on 86 targets. The 10th overall pick from the 2014 draft has mostly been a…read more

Ebron was the subject of trade talks during the recently completed NFL Scouting Combine, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Lions general manager Bob Quinn said earlier this offseason that Ebron would remain with the club in 2018, but that doesn't mean the team won't field trade offers for the tight end. While he has never quite been able to meet expectations, the 2014 first-round pick enjoyed perhaps the best stretch of his career in November and December last season, at one point registering six straight games with four or more catches for 33 or more yards. Perhaps even more encouraging, he was officially credited…read more

Lions general manager Bob Quinn said after the team's Week 17 win over the Packers that Ebron would be retained in 2018, Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: The Lions exercised Ebron's $8.25 million fifth-year option for 2018 last May, but the team could cut him with few repercussions before the new league year opens March 14. Though the Lions have since hired Matt Patricia as their new head coach, it appears Ebron, who has been criticized for drops over his four years in the league, remains in solid standing with the organization after a strong finish to this past season. Ebron hauled in 33 of 47 targets for 340 yards and two touchdowns over the…read more

Ebron brought in one of six targets for nine yards during Sunday's 35-11 victory over Green Bay.

Analysis: Ebron's up-and-down season ended on a low note, which was a disappointment to many after the 2010 first-rounder collected 20 receptions, 210 receiving yards and two scores in his previous three games. In fact, Ebron was in the midst of putting the finishing touches on a drastic turnaround from his horrid start to the season in which he averaged 17.0 receiving yards on a 50-percent catch rate across the season's first six contests -- with the perceived draft bust even drawing boos at home from…read more

Ebron (knee) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Analysis: A limited participant the previous two days, Ebron answered any questions by logging a full session to close out the week. He's been making the most of his time on the field in recent weeks, recording six consecutive games with four or more catches on 42 or fewer snaps. The Lions still don't seem to trust Ebron when it comes to blocking, but he's been targeted on a whopping 22.5 percent of his snaps during the six-game stretch, averaging 5.3 catches for 55 yards on 6.8 targets with a pair of…read more

Ebron (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Analysis: Ebron missed five games between the 2015 and 2016 seasons due to a pair of knee injuries, but a limited showing Wednesday would seem to imply he's not in much danger of sitting out Week 17. That said, an absence would be a hit to the Lions' passing attack. Over the last nine games, he's put up at least 33 receiving yards on each occasion while reaching the end zone three times. As a result, his status should be watched closely as the weekend draws closer.

Ebron caught five of eight targets for 83 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: Ebron tied for the team lead in targets while leading the way in catches and receiving yards. He got the scoring started with a 33-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter for his second trip to the end zone in as many weeks. After topping three catches just once through the first nine games -- leading to intense trade speculation -- Ebron now has at least four receptions in each of the last six games and has his top two yardage outputs over the last three weeks. While the Lions are now…read more

Ebron caught five of seven passes for 33 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 20-10 victory over Chicago.

Analysis: Ebron has now paced the Lions in targets for a second consecutive week, which is a strange development as he regularly operated as the No. 4 or 5 option in the passing game all season. Furthermore, he's now caught at least four passes in each of his last five games while averaging 6.6 targets and 49.6 receiving yards across that span. In his previous nine contests, Ebron was logging just 2.2 receptions for 26.0 receiving yards on 4.3 looks per game. The reason for this increased productivity…read more

Ebron brought in 10 of 11 passes for 94 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Buccaneers. He also lost a fumble.

Analysis: The inconsistent tight end's season-best performance came out of nowhere, and was particularly surprising considering the Buccaneers checked into Sunday's contest as one of the stingiest in the NFL against tight ends. Ebron regularly got the better of Tampa's linebackers and safeties throughout the afternoon while posting season highs in receptions, targets and yards. The five-year veteran's production is still hard to trust on a week-to-week basis, but he offers some modest fantasy upside at…read more

Ebron secured all four of his targets for 38 yards during Sunday's 44-20 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: Ebron's workload remained modest and his longest gain went for just 13 yards. Both Darren Fells and rookie Michael Roberts saw similar playing time, too. Per usual, there's little upside to found in this tight-end-by-committee approach the Lions are fond of. Ebron isn't a recommended fantasy options in Week 14 despite the appealing matchup against Tampa Bay.

Ebron secured all four of his targets for 34 yards during Thursday's 30-23 loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: Ebron finished third on the team in targets but still isn't proving to be much of a fantasy factor. He's only topped 50 receiving yards in one game this season, which was due to a single 44-yard gain against Pittsburgh in Week 8. Furthermore, he's only found the end zone twice all year and both came against two of the worst defenses against tight ends this season -- that being the Giants and Browns. With bye weeks now over and little upside to his name, Ebron belongs on the waiver wire in most…read more

Ebron caught four of seven targets for 49 yards during Sunday's 27-24 victory over the Bears.

Analysis: Ebron looks to be reasserting himself as a legitimate weapon down the field, as he's now averaging five targets and 45.3 receiving yards per game across his past four appearances. Meanwhile, Darren Fells has only seen 1.5 targets and 7.8 receiving yards per game during that same stretch. Although Fells actually garnered more playing time Sunday, it nonetheless seems that this tight end corps is settling in as we expected in the preseason with Fells the blocking specialist and Ebron the more…read more

Ebron caught two of three targets for 39 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 38-24 victory over the Browns.

Analysis: Ebron took advantage of the league's second-worst pass defense against tight ends (558 yards allowed to the position entering Week 10) to collect his second touchdown of the season. However, he's still only topped two receptions or 40 receiving yards in one game since Week 2 and continues to see modest usage in the offense while splitting reps with Darren Fells. Ebron will remain a touchdown-dependent fantasy option in Week 11 against the Bears.