Kalinic (undisclosed) was placed on the Bears' practice-squad injured list Monday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Kalinic was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 31-28 win over the Steelers, recording a tackle and a forced fumble while playing 15 snaps on special teams. The tight end suffered an apparent injury in the game, leaving the team's Week 12 win in a cast. Kalinic reverted to the team's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log, and he will now be forced to miss some time moving forward.
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Bears' Nikola Kalinic: Gets Week 12 elevation
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The Bears elevated Kalinic from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Pittsburgh.
This is Kalinic's first elevation of the campaign after he signed with Chicago's practice squad in late August. The 28-year-old has played in nine career NFL games -- seven in 2022 with Indianapolis and two in 2024 with the Rams -- and has yet to see a passing target. The Bears have three other healthy tight ends (Cole Kmet, Colston Loveland and Durham Smythe) on the roster, so Kalinic could be on the outside looking in for any offensive snaps Sunday.
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Nikola Kalinic: Heading to Chicago
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The Bears signed Kalinic to the practice squad Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Kalinic wasn't able to catch onto the Falcons' 53-man roster, and he'll head to Chicago to get an opportunity with the Bears as a member of their practice squad. He has played in nine regular-season games since entering the league in 2022 after a stint in the Canadian Football League with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Nikola Kalinic: Waived by Falcons
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Atlanta waived Kalinic on Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
Kalinic signed with the Falcons on a reserve/future contract in late January, but he won't make the team's initial 53-man roster. The 28-year-old is a candidate to land on a practice squad, either with the Falcons or elsewhere.
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Falcons' Nikola Kalinic: Gets opportunity in Atlanta
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The Falcons signed Kalinic to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Matt Urben of USA Today reports.
Kalinic suited up for two games with the Rams in 2024, while also spending time on Los Angeles' practice squad. He contributed exclusively on special teams (28 snaps) in that span. Now, the journeyman tight end will get a chance to continue his development with the Falcons this offseason.
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Nikola Kalinic: Reverts to practice squad
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Kalinic reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday.
Kalinic played 14 snaps on special teams and downed a punt during Sunday's win over the Rams. This was the second straight game the 27-year-old was elevated, and he could play again next week versus the Bears if Davis Allen (back) is unable to make his return.
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Rams' Nikola Kalinic: Elevated again
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Kalinic was elevated to the Rams' active roster Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Kalinic was elevated for Week 2 versus the Cardinals, against whom he played 14 snaps on special teams. If active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Kalinic would likely reprise the same role on special teams while also providing depth at tight end after Davis Allen was ruled out for Week 3 due to a back injury.
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Nikola Kalinic: Reverting to practice squad
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Kalinic reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Kalinic played 14 snaps during Sunday's 41-10 loss at Arizona, all on special teams. Whether he gets called back up for Week 3 action might depend on the availability of Davis Allen (back).
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Rams' Nikola Kalinic: Promoted to active roster
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The Rams elevated Kalinic from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Kalinic joined the Rams' practice squad after he was unable to make the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. With Davis Allen (back) ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona, Kalinic is set to serve as the No.3 tight end behind Colby Parkinson and Hunter Long.
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Nikola Kalinic: Waived by Rams
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Kalinic was waived by the Rams on Tuesday.
The tight end signed a reserve/future contract with the team in January after spending time on its practice squad last season. Kalinic last saw NFL regular-season action in 2022 with the Colts, when he played on 45 offensive snaps but did not catch a pass.
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Rams' Nikola Kalinic: Staying in Rams organization
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Kalinic signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on Tuesday.
Kalinic will stay in the organization after spending time on the Rams' practice squad in 2023. With Tyler Higbee recovering from a torn ACL and MCL in his knee, Kalinic could have an opportunity to win a 2024 roster spot in training camp.
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Nikola Kalinic: Joins practice squad
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Kalinic was signed to the Rams' practice squad, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Kalinic cleared waivers after being let go by the Rams on Tuesday and will now join the team's practice squad ahead of the 2023 campaign. After spending last season moving between the Colts' practice squad and active roster, the tight end will look to make an impression in practice while providing a depth option if the Rams' require his presence.
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Nikola Kalinic: Cut Tuesday
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The Rams waived Kalinic on Tuesday.
Kalinic spent his rookie season with the Colts and bounced between the 53-man roster and practice squad, suiting up for seven games, but didn't see a target across 45 offensive snaps. The undrafted tight end landed a spot with the Rams during training camp but will likely have to settle for a practice-squad deal if he clears waivers.
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Rams' Nikola Kalinic: Lands with Rams
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Kalinic signed with the Rams on Saturday.
Kalinic spent the 2022 campaign with the Colts and bounced between the 53-man roster and practice squad. He suited up for seven games but wasn't targeted, and he'll now attempt to carve out a role with the Rams.
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Nikola Kalinic: Gets let go by Indy
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Kalinic was waived by the Colts on Thursday.
Kalinic bounced between Indianapolis' 53-man roster and practice squad throughout the 2022 season, ultimately suiting up seven times. The York University product played 45 snaps on offense but failed to see a target, while also chipping in for 42 snaps on special teams. He'll now have to find an opportunity elsewhere.
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Nikola Kalinic: Heads back to practice squad
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Kalinic reverted to the Colts' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Kalinic was activated for the third game in a row with top tight end Kylen Granson (illness) ruled inactive for the first time this season. However, the 25-year-old did not record a statistic and played just six offensive snaps behind fellow tight ends Jelani Woods (41) and Mo Alie-Cox (22). Kalinic will now require a permanent spot on the active roster to continue suiting up on game days for Indianapolis this season.
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Colts' Nikola Kalinic: Elevated to active roster
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Kalinic was elevated to the active roster Saturday.
Kalinic was called up to the active roster for the second straight week, as rookie tight end Jelani Woods (shoulder) will be out once again. Kalinic will serve as the third-string tight end behind Kylen Granson and Mo Alie-Cox, and he should expect most of his playing time to come on special teams.
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Nikola Kalinic: Pops back up on practice squad
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Indianapolis signed Kalinic to the practice squad Thursday.
Kalinic will continue to develop with the Colts and work for a chance to make his NFL debut. He appeared in 30 games across two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
