Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has struggled to stay healthy over the past two seasons, missing 21 games in that span. He missed the first 14 games of 2024 recovering from a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus sustained in the Wild Card Round, and seven games in 2025 with an ankle injury. When Higbee has played, he has been a weapon in the running game thanks to his blocking skills, and a solid pass catcher, with 25 receptions for 281 yards and two touchdowns in the regular season, and four receptions for 84 yards in the playoffs.
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The 33-year-old was set to hit free agency for the first time in his ten-year career while pondering his NFL future. If Higbee departs, the Rams’ tight end room is in good hands with three capable playmakers who have unique skills: Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson, and Davis Allen.
Los Angeles Rams deliver huge news for 33-year-old
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October 15, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
According to Ian Rapoport, the Rams have re-signed Tyler Higbee to a two-year, $8 million contract after he pondered retirement. As a result, the veteran tight will be under contract for the near future, hoping to stay healthy after battling injuries over the past two seasons. The tight end room should look very similar next season, with Colby Parkinson a potential trade candidate due to his upcoming $9 million cap charge.
The #Rams and TE Tyler Higbee have reached an agreement on a 2-year, $8M deal, per agent @ErikBurkhardt of @RocNationSports. pic.twitter.com/QtN4H26pt4
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2026
Rams fans react to the news
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Aug 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay gives a thumbs up to fans before the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Congrats Big Rig!
— marcia baez (@mbaez001) March 6, 2026
Good signing for the @RamsNFL
— Narcissist_X (@NarcissistX10) March 6, 2026
Good move. TFerg is up next tho
— Sparrow’s Small Port (@MrInvest) March 6, 2026
Welp definitely not drafting a TE in the first round (thank you God)
— Christian Sports Addict (@Christi30736663) March 6, 2026
11th season in LA for the franchise TE record holder. Welcome back, legend
— TS Barbara🦋 (@tsbarbaraxo) March 6, 2026
Let’s goooooo BIG RIG!
— Colt (@CDIICK16) March 6, 2026
Curious to see after this resigning if the Rams will keep all 4 TEs they have on there roster!
Higbee has been injury prone, but he has been a ram for so long would be weird to see him in another jersey!
— DustinDKD (@ImDustinKyle) March 6, 2026