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Erik Swoope primed for a bigger role with the Colts

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 18: Erik Swoope #86 of the Indianapolis Colts makes aTouchdown catch during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Tom Dahlin/Getty Images)

Colts GM Chris Ballard reportedly “really likes” the former Miami basketball player turned tight end who could carve out a bigger role for himself after the departure of Dwayne Allen.

  • Colts tight end Erik Swoope played the most snaps in Week 6 when he got on the field for 40 plays after Dwayne Allen’s injury.
  • The Colts threw the second most touchdowns to tight ends in the league with 12, behind only the Los Angeles Chargers (15).
  • Only five teams threw to their tight ends more than Indianapolis last year (141 times).
  • Swoope was second in the league last year in yards per route run among tight ends with at least 20 targets (3.09), behind only Rob Gronkowski (3.18).

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