The Los Angeles Rams' signing of tight end Colby Parkinson last offseason raised eyebrows, especially considering he had a lackluster 2023 season with the Seattle Seahawks. Parkinson's three-year, $22.5 million contract was questioned given his limited production, logging only 25 catches for 247 yards and two touchdowns the previous year.

In his debut season with the Rams, Parkinson managed slightly better numbers, catching 30 passes for 294 yards and a touchdown. However, this performance led Dalton Wasserman from Pro Football Focus to label him the Rams' worst free-agent signing of 2024. Initially, Parkinson had opportunities to contribute when Tyler Higbee was injured, but his production waned significantly, with just 11 receptions over the final 12 games.