The Bears signed Kalinic to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Kalinic joined the Bears' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Falcons' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated to Chicago's active roster four times, including in each of the Bears' two playoff games, though he did not record a target. Kalinic will be a part of the Bears' 90-man roster for the offseason and will be eligible to participate in OTAs and minicamp.
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Nikola Kalinic: Shifts back to practice squad
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The Bears reverted Kalinic to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Kalinic was elevated ahead of Sunday's divisional-round loss to the Rams and logged 18 snaps, all of which came on special teams. The York University product got into two regular-season games this season, with all 29 of his snaps coming as part of the special-teams unit. The Bears' season is over, so unless he's signed to one of the remaining playoff teams' active rosters (which is very unlikely), Kalinic will now set his sights on trying to earn a roster spot somewhere for the 2026 campaign.
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Bears' Nikola Kalinic: Back to Bears' practice squad
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Kalinic reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday, per the league's transaction log.
Kalinic was activated from the practice-squad injured list Wednesday and was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lions, when he played 13 snaps on special teams and recorded a tackle on the opening kickoff. Kalinic appeared in two regular-season games for Chicago and will be available for the NFC playoffs should the team need an additional player on the active roster to contribute on special teams.
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Bears' Nikola Kalinic: Elevated for Sunday
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The Bears elevated Kalinic from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
Kalinic was last elevated for the Bears' Week 12 game against the Steelers, where he logged 59 percent of special-teams snaps in the victory. The tight end is set to fill a similar role in Sunday's divisional contest, likely being used as a supplemental blocker behind starting tight ends Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet and Durham Smythe.
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Nikola Kalinic: Back from practice-squad IR
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Chicago activated Kalinic (undisclosed) from the practice-squad injured list Wednesday.
The tight end has appeared in just one game for the Bears this season, logging 16 snaps on special teams. Across 10 career regular-season appearances, Kalinic has never drawn a target.
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Nikola Kalinic: Joins practice squad injured list
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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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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.
