Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar scored the second touchdown of his career in the overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The third-stringer registered three receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown on four targets. He was the second-most targeted tight end in this game with Mark Andrews getting five and Isaiah Likely getting three. Kolar normally serves as a blocking tight end in big packages, but he had a big part in the passing game in this one. He even had the longest play for the Ravens on a 55-yard catch-and-run. Fantasy managers with stock in any of the Ravens' tight ends will continue to see frustrating usage if Kolar gets thrown into the passing game more often.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar added some bulk to his frame this offseason, and head coach John Harbaugh said this offseason that he'd like to see Kolar continue to become a more developed blocker. Kolar looks ready to take on that role, which is extremely important for an offense that relies so much on punishing opposing defenses on the ground. The 25-year-old tight end showed progress in his second year in the NFL in 2023, but that still amounted to only seven receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown on nine targets, even with top tight end Mark Andrews missing time with a leg injury. Behind both Andrews and Isiah Likely and because he's primarily a blocking-first tight end, Kolar should remain well off the fantasy radar in 2024.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar (hernia) has been activated off the injured reserve on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has missed the last three weeks after undergoing hernia surgery. It looks like Kolar is finally ready to get back on the field. However, Mark Andrews appears to be healthy again. That being said, Kolar will likely fall into the third string role behind Andrews and Isaiah Likely. Kolar isn't going to hold any fantasy value while the two players in front of him are healthy.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar (hernia) will undergo sports hernia surgery "early next week," according to head coach John Harbaugh. He is expected to miss significant time. Kolar was selected with the 128th pick of the 2022 NFL Draft after compiling 168 catches for 2,181 yards and 23 touchdowns at Iowa State. Unquestionably, the rookie has plenty of talent. However, with Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman predicted to see most of Lamar Jackson's throws in 2022-23, Kolar wasn't forecasted to contribute much on the fantasy end.
The Ravens selected tight end Charlie Kolar with the 128th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The former Cyclone played four seasons at the collegiate level, where he finished with 2,181 yards and 23 touchdowns off 168 receptions. He's a proven pass-catcher, even more so in the red zone. However, he isn't the best blocker on the planet, which may limit his workload in Baltimore's run-heavy offensive approach. Nonetheless, Kolar probably won't surpass Mark Andrews on the depth chart. Yet, he may get some attention on occasion, primarily since Lamar Jackson will need help on the receiving end after the Ravens dealt Marquise Brown to the Cardinals. Kolar also won't be the most attractive option for fantasy managers, even though he should find the end zone here or there during the 2022-23 campaign, just not enough to take up a consistent spot in any starting lineup.
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