Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has been a reliable target throughout his career, but what would a career year mean for him?<\/p>\n
Higbee has been a valuable member of the Rams, but after two injury-plagued seasons, he needs a bounce back year. The longtime Rams tight end tore his ACL and MCL in the 2023 Wild Card game against the Detroit Lions<\/a>. Higbee spent most of the 2024 season recovering from the injury.<\/p>\n Higbee has battled injuries throughout his NFL career. In 2021, he suffered a knee injury in the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers<\/a> and missed the Super Bowl. Last season, he missed seven games due to an ankle injury.<\/p>\n The 33-year-old Rams tight end has been a dependable target for the team. Whether playing with former Rams quarterback Jared Goff<\/a> or current quarterback Matthew Stafford<\/a>. Higbee has done a great job of consistently producing.<\/p>\n Despite not having a 1,000 receiving yard season, Higbee is instrumental in the Rams 13 personnel-based offense<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201c[Tight end depth] gives us the ability to mix personnels. And ultimately, it’s how do we bring it to life? What does that really look like? But I feel like we’ve got a really deep tight end room. [Tight end coach] Scooter [Scott] Huff has done an excellent job. Tyler Higbee leading the way. I think Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen have been outstanding, and I’ve really been pleased with Terrance Ferguson… That gives us a real chance to be versatile,\u201d head coach Sean McVay said<\/a>.<\/p>\n After the 2024 season, McVay said he wanted a more versatile offense. Since then, the Rams have become the premier 13 personnel-based offense which features three tight ends. Last season, the Rams led the NFL in 13 personnel usage at 30.5%. Higbee plays a vital role as the longest-tenured tight end and knows what it takes to succeed.<\/p>\n Higbee recently signed a two-year, $6 million extension and Los Angeles knows he is valuable beyond his skill and talent. The Rams tight end has 10 years under his belt and brings lots of experience and knowledge.<\/p>\n \u201c[Having Higbee back] is great. I think it\u2019s a tremendous credit to the work that he\u2019s done behind the scenes, out here, and the influence, effect, and impact really that he has on his teammates. It means a lot from just his overall leadership,\u201d McVay said<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is probably the deepest room I’ve been a part of since I’ve been here. A lot of guys can play top to bottom… I’ve seen a lot of ball, played a lot of snaps, so (I) try to pass on all the knowledge I can,\u201d Higbee said.<\/a><\/p>\n He\u2019s even become a mentor to tight end Terrance Ferguson who just finished his rookie season.<\/p>\n \u201cI just told him I’d mentor the kid, do the best I can and go compete,\u201d Higbee said<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rams coaching staff and Higbee\u2019s teammates have all praised the energy and leadership that he brings, something they missed while he was injured.<\/p>\nHigbee\u2019s Importance<\/h3>\n
Higbee as a Mentor<\/h3>\n