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  • Inks new deal

    Blanton signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Blanton spent time on Kansas City's practice squad during the 2022 season after being cut by the Rams. With Los Angeles, he suited up for four games and secured both of his targets for 35 yards. He will spend the offseason competing to secure a role with the Chiefs.

    Published: Thu, Feb 16 at 5:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Latches on with KC

    The Chiefs signed Blanton to their practice squad Wednesday.

    Analysis: Blanton was cut by the Rams on Tuesday, but it didn't take long for him to find a home with a new organization. The fourth-year tight end played in four contests with Los Angeles prior to being let go, catching both of his targets for 35 yards. Kansas City currently has three healthy tight ends, so it would likely take an injury or two for Blanton to have any sort of significant role on the active roster.

    Published: Wed, Nov 23 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go Tuesday

    Blanton was cut from the Rams' practice squad Tuesday.

    Analysis: Blanton has bounced around this season after being waived by the Rams during training camp. However, the 27-year-old ultimately ended up back with the team when he was signed off the Chiefs' practice squad Sept. 22. He'll now work to find a new opportunity elsewhere if the Rams don't come calling again.

    Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 1:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Re-signs with practice squad

    The Rams signed Blanton to the practice squad Thursday.

    Analysis: Blanton started the season on Kansas City's practice squad before signing with the Rams' active roster in late September. The 27-year-old then played 25 offensive snaps from Weeks 3 through 6, catching two passes (on two targets) for 35 yards, but he was then waived Tuesday after fellow tight end Brycen Hopkins returned from a suspension. Blanton should serve as a potential game-day elevation if Hopkins and/or Tyler Higbee are forced to miss time with injury at any point this season.

    Published: Thu, Nov 10 at 3:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heading to waivers

    The Rams waived Blanton on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Blanton signed with the Rams back in late September, while fellow tight end Brycen Hopkins served a three-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. However, Hopkins' suspension was lifted Monday, and Los Angeles has since parted ways with the 262-pounder after he played just 25 offensive snaps across the team's last four games. Blanton will now hope to earn another opportunity for playing time elsewhere.

    Published: Tue, Nov 8 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Light usage in loss

    Blanton brought in his only target for seven yards in Monday's 24-9 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Blanton's usage crept up slightly in his second week while he worked in place of Brycen Hopkins (suspension). He took the field for eight offensive snaps and caught his lone target. Tyler Higbee saw a whopping 14 targets and was on the field for 69 offensive snaps, leaving Blanton's usage at a minimum, a trend that will likely continue with just one more week before Hopkins returns.

    Published: Tue, Oct 4 at 10:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records one catch

    Blanton caught his only target for 28 yards in Sunday's 20-12 win against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Blanton, who was signed Thursday off the Chiefs' practice squad, only saw the field for five offensive snaps. He made the most of it with a lengthy 28-yard reception near the end of the first quarter, flashing some of the receiving chops he showed off during last year's NFC Championship game where he had a solid five-reception, 57-yard game in place of an injured Tyler Higbee. Blanton will continue to fill in at tight end for at least the next two games while Brycen Hopkins (suspension) serves…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 8:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs with Rams

    Blanton was signed off of the Chiefs' practice squad by the Rams on Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.

    Analysis: Blanton was waived by the Rams on Aug. 20, then found his way onto Kansas City's practice squad after a short stint with the Commanders. The addition of the 26-year-old comes a day after the news that fellow tight end Brycen Hopkins would be serving a three-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Blanton should be able to slide right into the team's offense after having been with the franchise recently, including appearing in 11 games last season. He'll likely operate as…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 22 at 10:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins Kansas City's practice squad

    The Chiefs signed Blanton to their practice squad Thursday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

    Analysis: Blanton was waived by the Commanders ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline but has found a new home in Kansas City via the practice squad. The 26-year-old tight end appeared in 11 games for the Rams last year and caught four of seven targets for 37 yards across 144 offensive snaps.

    Published: Fri, Sep 2 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut by Washington

    Blanton was cut by the Commanders on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Blanton seemed likely to make the team after being claimed on waivers during the preseason, but the former Rams tight end failed to make the 53-man roster. Washington's willingness to part ways with Blanton could be a positive indicator regarding the health of top tight ends Logan Thomas (knee) and John Bates (calf).

    Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Claimed by Commanders

    Blanton was claimed off waivers by the Commanders on Sunday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Blanton's departure from the Rams was a bit of a surprise, as he was initially expected to be the No. 2 tight end for the Rams this season. However, the 26-year-old will find new opportunity in Washington, where he'll likely be competing for the same No. 2 role behind Logan Thomas (knee).

    Published: Sun, Aug 21 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Waived by Rams

    The Rams waived Blanton on Saturday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: It was a quick slide for Blanton, as the Rams had him listed as the No. 2 tight end on their depth chart less than two weeks ago. He has suited up for 12 games during his first three seaons in the league, all with Los Angeles. He will now look for a new opportunity.

    Published: Sat, Aug 20 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Earns backup role

    Blanton is listed as the No. 2 tight end for the Rams on their first unofficial depth chart, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: Tyler Higbee's return from an MCL injury suffered during the playoffs meant that Blanton and fellow tight end Brycen Hopkins would be relegated to backup duty, but Blanton will start the preseason as the primary backup, thanks to his more robust skill set as both a blocker and a receiver. Blanton will find plenty of work in two-tight end sets, but will likely struggle to improve on his 2021 stats (4-37-0 line in 11 regular season games) with numerous target hogs surrounding him on the field.

    Published: Wed, Aug 10 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still in backup mix

    Following the recent NFL Draft, Blanton and Brycen Hopkins continue to follow Tyler Higbee on the Rams' tight end depth chart, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, 2021 fourth-rounder Jacob Harris is bouncing back from a knee injury, but at this stage Blanton -- who is presumably past a shoulder issue that slowed him in Super Bowl LVI -- and Hopkins remain next up for tight end targets in the event that Higbee misses time this season.

    Published: Fri, May 6 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited due to shoulder injury

    Blanton (shoulder) didn't record any counting stats across 30 offensive snaps during Sunday's 23-20 Super Bowl win over the Bengals.

    Analysis: Blanton stepped up during the NFC Championship Game in place of Tyler Higbee -- who suffered an MCL sprain in the first half -- catching all five of his targets for 57 yards. However, the 6-foot-6 tight end was limited during the Super Bowl after suffering a shoulder injury, according to Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In Blanton's absence, Brycen Hopkins stepped up as the primary tight end and caught all four of his targets for 47 yards across 39 offensive snaps.

    Published: Mon, Feb 14 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to fill in for Higbee

    With Tyler Higbee (knee) having been placed on IR by the Rams, Blanton is in line to lead the team's tight end corps in Sunday's Super Bowl against the Bengals, Brady Henderson of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Higbee was forced out of the NFC Championship Game versus the 49ers on Jan. 30 after playing just 14 snaps, and as was the case in that contest, Blanton will be counted on to step in as the Rams' top tight end this Sunday. In relief of Higbee in the team's win over San Francisco, Blanton logged 61 snaps en route to catching all five of his targets for 57 yards. While Blanton is poised for a starting assignment, and, in turn, his share of targets this weekend, Brycen Hopkins is available to back…read more

    Published: Fri, Feb 11 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Steps up in key moment

    Blanton brought in all five targets for 57 yards during the Rams' 20-17 win over the 49ers in their NFC Championship Game matchup Sunday.

    Analysis: Tyler Higbee exited the game for good due to a knee injury in the first half, thrusting Blanton into the top role at tight end just a week after scoring his first career touchdown. Blanton performed admirably, making some key grabs and ultimately checking in third on the team in receptions, receiving yards and targets behind Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham. If Higbee's injury is serious enough to keep him out of the Super Bowl LVI matchup versus the Bengals, Blanton, despite having just 11 career…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 30 at 8:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores first career touchdown

    Blanton caught both of his targets for 18 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 30-27 win over Tampa Bay. He played just eight of 71 offensive snaps.

    Analysis: This was the first career touchdown for Blanton, as the backup tight end has played sparingly all season. He's unlikely to see an uptick in playing time as long as fellow tight end Tyler Higbee is healthy, but Blanton could receive a target or two next week against the 49ers.

    Published: Mon, Jan 24 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not targeted in win

    Blanton failed to see a single target in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Vikings.

    Analysis: Blanton reverted back to his role as the Rams' No. 2 tight end with starter Tyler Higbee activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Week 16. The 26-year-old played on just eight of the team's 70 offensive snaps. With Higbee and the Rams' pass catchers healthy, Blanton will likely continue to be a non-factor on offense.

    Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Headed back to backup role

    Blanton is expected to move into a reserve role Sunday in Minnesota after the Rams activated Tyler Higbee from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Nicholas Cothrel of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: While COVID-19-related protocols kept Higbee out the past two weeks, Blanton picked up his first pair of NFL starts. Though he logged 79.3 percent of the Rams' offensive snaps between those contests, Blanton didn't see much involvement as a pass catcher, producing a 2-29-0 receiving line across four targets. Look for Higbee to dominate the playing time at the position over the final three games, with Blanton's opportunities mostly coming when the Rams want to get an extra blocker on the field.

    Published: Fri, Dec 24 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in second start

    Blanton started at tight end and played 43 of 66 offensive snaps but failed to secure his only target during Tuesday's 20-10 win over Seattle.

    Analysis: Blanton started for the second week in a row while Tyler Higbee had two separate stints on the reserve/COVID-19 list. When Higbee returns, Blanton's already minuscule fantasy value will take a notable hit. He hauled in two of four targets for 29 yards across his two turns as a starter.

    Published: Wed, Dec 22 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for another start

    Blanton is expected to start at tight end Tuesday against the Eagles, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: With Tyler Higbee on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the second straight game, Blanton is once again in line to serve as the Rams' primary tight end. In his first NFL start during last week's win over the Cardinals, Blanton played 93 percent of the offensive snaps, but he served primarily as a blocker and finished with two receptions for 29 yards on three targets.

    Published: Tue, Dec 21 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Receives first career start

    Blanton caught two of his three targets for 29 yards during Monday's 30-23 win over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: With Tyler Higbee being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list before the game, Blanton started and played 52 of 58 offensive snaps Monday. Obviously, Blanton's final stat line didn't make a notable fantasy impact, but it's likely he would again see a huge boost in playing time if Higbee were to miss another game. Fellow tight end Brycen Hopkins played 20 offensive snaps Monday, but he wasn't targeted in the passing game.

    Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 5:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should help replace Higbee

    Blanton is expected to start at tight end in Monday's game against the Cardinals after the Rams placed Tyler Higbee on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

    Analysis: Blanton, an undrafted rookie out of Missouri, was added to the Rams' roster Week 7 and has played just 37 offensive snaps on the season, drawing three targets. The 6-foot-6, 262-pound Blanton has served mainly as a blocker during his time on the field, so he likely won't be tasked with matching Higbee's output as a pass catcher, even though he's the frontrunner to absorb most of the snaps at tight end. Behind Blanton on the depth chart are 2020 fourth-round draft pick Brycen Hopkins and…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches pass in garbage time

    Blanton caught one of his two targets for six yards during Sunday's 37-7 win over Jacksonville. He played 10 offensive snaps.

    Analysis: This was the second reception of the season for the 26-year-old tight end. However, it came with Los Angeles up 30-7 and in complete control of the game. Blanton has primarily been utilized on special teams this season, and he's likely to continue playing sparingly on offense.

    Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches first career pass

    Blanton caught a two-yard pass during Monday's 31-10 loss to San Francisco.

    Analysis: The reception came when the Rams faked a field-goal attempt that was snuffed out immediately by the 49ers at the end of the first half, so you don't need to read into it much. Additionally, Blanton only played two of 55 offensive snaps during the game. He's off the fantasy radar at this point of the season.

    Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 6:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins active roster

    The Rams have promoted Blanton to their active roster ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Texans, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Blanton reverted to the practice squad earlier this week after suiting up for his first game of the season in Week 7. He will now make that back-to-back appearances, as he is expected to contribute on special teams and provide depth at tight end.

    Published: Sat, Oct 30 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Reverts to practice squad

    Blanton reverted to Los Angeles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Analysis: Blanton was active for the first time this season for Sunday's win over the Lions. The tight end logged just two offensive snaps and six snaps on special teams. Blanton will now rejoin the practice squad and await another opportunity to be elevated to the active roster.

    Published: Tue, Oct 26 at 5:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated to active roster

    Blanton was elevated to the Rams' active roster off the practice squad Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Blanton will be active for the first time this season and for the first time since 2019. He will likely operate primarily on special teams with Johnny Mundt (knee) on injured reserve.

    Published: Sat, Oct 23 at 11:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sent to waivers

    The Rams waived Blanton on Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Analysis: Blanton was signed by the Rams as an UDFA out of Missouri in 2019. He was bumped up to the active roster for a short period during his rookie season but has spent the majority of his time on the Rams' practice squad. If he clears waivers, the 25-year-old could be a candidate for the practice squad once again.

    Published: Wed, Sep 1 at 8:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Secures future contract

    Blanton signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on Monday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Blanton spent the 2020 season on the Rams' practice squad. The 25-year-old tight end will vie for a depth role next season.

    Published: Tue, Jan 19 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from illness

    The Rams activated Blanton from the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Blanton was placed on the list Monday, as it appears he turned in two negative tests 24 hours apart to gain clearance. Blanton will look to build on one appearance for the Rams this season back on the practice squad, as he logged just four special-team snaps in the game.

    Published: Wed, Dec 16 at 5:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on COVID list

    The Rams placed Blanton on the practice squad COVID-19 list Monday.

    Analysis: This is Blanton's second placement on the list. Last time, he was a close contact to an infected person. It's unclear if he tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person this time.

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back with practice squad

    Blanton was restored back to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Analysis: Blanton was previously moved to the COVID-19 list Wednesday, but he's since been cleared to return to the practice squad. He's appeared in one game this season for Los Angeles, logging four special-teams snaps.

    Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 8:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shifts to COVID-19 list

    The Rams placed Blanton on the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday.

    Analysis: Blanton will be required to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols before returning to team activities. He's been on the Rams' practice squad since being cut by the team before Week 1.

    Published: Wed, Nov 18 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on waivers

    The Rams waived Blanton on Friday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Blanton played in one game for the Rams in 2019, logging four special-teams snaps. If the team indeed uses more two tight-end sets, Blanton could be a valuable practice-squad member.

    Published: Fri, Sep 4 at 8:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bumps to active roster

    The Rams promoted Blanton from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: Blanton spent the offseason in Los Angeles, and he'll now get a chance on the 53-man roster following the placement of JoJo Natson (hamstring) on injured reserve. The undrafted rookie out of Missouri joins a tight end corps consisting of Tyler Higbee, Gerald Everett (knee) and Johnny Mundt.

    Published: Tue, Dec 3 at 3:38pm by Rotowire.com
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