The Indianapolis Colts still need to address the tight end position because they lack a clear-cut number one. Kylen Granson, their leading receiver at the position, signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, while Jelani Woods has missed back-to-back seasons due to injury. Many analysts expect the Colts to draft a tight end very early in the upcoming draft, and they could also add a veteran for depth purposes.
The Indianapolis Colts retain a key blocker for 2025
According to Ari Meirov, the Colts re-signed Mo Alie-Cox to a one-year deal. Alie-Cox is primarily known for his abilities as a run blocker rather than a pass catcher, hence his 1,433 receiving yards in seven seasons. Retaining their veteran tight end will not impact the 2025 NFL Draft, and the expectation is for them to add their number one of the future.
The #Colts, who are in the TE market and could target one in the draft, have re-signed TE Mo Alie-Cox to a 1-year deal.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 11, 2025
He had a decent 2024 season
Mo Alie-Cox had a decent 2024 season as his receiving numbers held steady, and he performed well in pass protection and run blocking. Alie-Cox hauled in 12 receptions on 22 targets for 147 yards and one touchdown in 17 games, 13 starts, and representing 475 snaps. He also posted a 75.0 pass-blocking and a 64.2 run-blocking grade, ranking 2nd in pass-blocking and 15th in run-blocking among qualified tight ends.
Here’s a look at the Indianapolis Colts’ TE depth
- Drew Ogletree
- Mo Alie-Cox
- Will Mallory
- Jelani Woods
- Albert Okwuegbunam
- Sean McKeon
