Eric Tomlinson

Eric Tomlinson

32-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Los Angeles Chargers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a contract with the Chargers in September of 2024.
Records first reception of season
TELos Angeles Chargers
October 23, 2024
Tomlinson recorded a seven-yard reception on his lone target and played 22 of the Chargers' 66 snaps on offense in Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
With Hayden Hurst (groin) sitting out Monday after missing most of the Chargers' Week 6 win over the Broncos, Tomlinson served as the No. 2 tight end behind Will Dissly for a second straight contest. Tomlinson ran routes on just six of Justin Herbert's 42 dropbacks, instead served mainly as a pass and run blocker during his time on the field. He'll see his playing time take a hit if Hurst is able to make it back for Sunday's game agains the Saints.
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How do Eric Tomlinson's 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
0.7
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.04
 
% Team Air Yards
0.3%
 
% Team Targets
1.6%
 
Avg Depth of Target
1.7 Yds
 
Catch Rate
25.0%
 
Drop Rate
25.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
10.0
 
% Targeted On Route
19.0%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.43
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Los Angeles ChargersChargers 2024 TE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

27558%
17667%
14330%
145%
12326%
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How often does Eric Tomlinson run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Eric Tomlinson and the other tight ends for the Chargers are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Eric Tomlinson
21 routes   4 targets
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% Routes Run
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20%
103 routes   36 targets
43%
73 routes   11 targets
54%
13 routes   3 targets
50%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
82.3
 
Cornerbacks
79.9
 
Safeties
57.5
 
Linebackers
111.6
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Eric Tomlinson's measurables compare to other tight ends?
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Height
6' 6"
 
Weight
263 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.98 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.54 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.46 sec
 
Vertical Jump
30.5 in
 
Broad Jump
110 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm Length
32.88 in
 
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Gameday Injuries: Week 7
16 days ago
Juan Carlos Blanco breaks down another robust injury report for Week 7 and delivers the latest news on who's trending toward starting or sitting as of Sunday morning.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Tomlinson inked a one-year deal with the Broncos this offseason after playing in Baltimore in 2021. The 30-year-old tight end appeared in all 17 games, but only managed to record one catch for seven yards. Tomlinson will likely operate primarily as a blocker in Denver, so the veteran shouldn't pose much of a threat to Albert Okwuegbunam or Greg Dulcich in the tight end ranks.
Blocking is the name of Tomlinson's game, and while that skill should help him easily make the Jets' roster, it won't help him make many fantasy rosters. Chris Herndon and Jordan Leggett are both young tight ends with significantly greater receiving ability than Tomlinson, who has recorded just eight receptions in each of the past two seasons.
Tomlinson is vying for major playing time with the race for the tight end position wide open in New York. He only caught eight passes in 14 games last season, however, so Tomlinson's fantasy outlook isn't all that enticing either way.
Tomlinson could be in line for a bit more playing time early in the season thanks to Austin Seferian-Jenkins' suspension, though the Jets haven't used their tight ends much in the passing game over the past few years. Additionally, the uncertain quarterback situation likely won't allow Tomlinson to be helpful for fantasy managers, even in the deepest of leagues.
After a strong first few weeks of training camp and a stand-out performance in the first preseason game, Tomlinson was seen as a candidate to make the Eagles' 53-man roster as the team's fourth tight end. His chances improved when tight end Zach Ertz suffered a core muscle injury, keeping him out of the entire preseason, but he was eventually released in the final cuts. He was then signed to Houston's practice squad.
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Signed to Bolts' active roster
TELos Angeles Chargers
September 7, 2024
The Chargers signed Tomlinson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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Links up with Bolts
TEFree Agent
August 29, 2024
Tomlinson signed with the Chargers' practice squad Thursday, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.
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Cut loose by Indianapolis
TEFree Agent
August 27, 2024
The Colts released Tomlinson on Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.
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Remaining with Indianapolis
TEIndianapolis Colts
January 8, 2024
Tomlinson signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on Monday.
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Joins practice squad
TEFree Agent
January 2, 2024
Tomlinson signed with the Colts' practice squad Tuesday.
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Worked out by Pats
TEFree Agent
September 27, 2019
Tomlinson was among three tight ends worked out by the Patriots ahead of their Week 4 clash with Buffalo, Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk reports.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson was joined by Gabe Holmes, Ben Koyack and wide receiver Ryan Grant. New England is likely shopping for insurance options at tight end with Matt LaCosse (ankle) and Ryan Izzo (calf) limited by their respective injuries in practice.
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