Charlie Kolar

Mark Andrews remains Baltimore's clear TE1, limiting Kolar to a complementary role. Kolar has not demonstrated the ability to displace Andrews or command significant target volume in this offense.

Kolar finished 2025 as the Ravens' TE3 behind Mark Andrews (extended for 3 years, $39.3M) and Isaiah Likely, recording just 10 catches on 15 targets for 142 yards and two touchdowns. The Ravens' crowded tight end room severely limits his pathway to targets.

Kolar departed Baltimore in free agency and signed a 3-year/$24.3M deal with the Chargers as the league's highest-paid blocking tight end — a label that structurally caps his pass-catching role. This designation signals the Chargers' intent for his primary function.

Kolar was signed explicitly as an elite blocking TE to function as a sixth offensive lineman in 12/21 personnel, not as a receiver. His 2025 Baltimore usage (2.8 PPG, 5% target share, #57 TE) reflects this role and it carries directly to LAC.

The LAC TE room is one of the deepest in the NFL — Oronde Gadsden (49/664/3 as a rookie, value) owns the receiving role and David Njoku (Pro Bowler, value) was added in free agency. Kolar is third for targets behind both.

Reports indicate that Likely is a potential franchise-tag candidate for the Ravens, carrying a $16 million salary, but Isaiah Likely is set to be a free agent this offseason and may hit the open market after the Ravens recently extended Mark Andrews. If Likely departs, Kolar becomes the clear TE2.

Kolar's snap count jumped significantly from 230 to 402 in 2025 and he's having a strong offseason as the No. 3 tight end. Continued role expansion is possible if he maintains favor with the coaching staff.

Isaiah Likely is expected to depart in free agency after Mark Andrews' extension, potentially elevating Kolar to clear TE2 status in Baltimore. Multiple reports suggest the Ravens may prioritize retaining Kolar over Likely due to his complete skill set and lower cost.

If Mark Andrews sustains an injury, Kolar would immediately step into a high-volume role in Baltimore's offense with Lamar Jackson. His snap count jumped significantly in 2025, showing the coaching staff trusts him in expanded situations.

If Oronde Gadsden misses significant time, Kolar becomes the Chargers' primary TE with Justin Herbert — one of the league's elite TE-targeting QBs — at the controls. This is his clearest and most realistic path to any fantasy value.

Njoku is on a one-year deal and likely departs after 2026, while Kolar holds a multi-year (3yr/$24.3M) contract — clearing the veteran ahead of him for a larger 2027 snap share.