Colby Parkinson is one of the most overpaid free agents in the history of the Rams, a fact that became more apparent in Monday’s loss to the Dolphins as the $10 million tight end has ended up playing on the third string. And it took less than half of one season for that to happen.
When Tyler Higbee returns from a torn ACL, Parkinson could be the first tight end that Sean McVay asks to leave.
After signing a three-year, $22.5 million contract in free agency with $10.25 million guaranteed at signing and opening the season as McVay’s starting tight end, Parkinson is down to splitting backup duties with Hunter Long.