Likely’s injury is unfortunate, but Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar are having strong training camps as part of the NFL’s deepest tight end room. Andrews is accustomed to carrying a heavy load and Kolar feels prepared to assume a larger role, coming off his best season as a receiver, blocker, and special teams contributor. He played a career-high 251 offensive snaps last season and finished with nine catches for 151 yards and one touchdown, including a 55-yard reception.

“As I continue to learn the game, I keep seeing ways that I can be better,” Kolar said. “In the passing game, taking my opportunities in the play-action game, down the seam, on a cross. Being more efficient in my movements. Spending the offseason trying to become a better athlete, better mover, getting lower in my stance. There’s just so many things to keep getting better at.”

Tight Ends Coach George Godsey has seen Kolar become a more complete player as he enters his fourth season.

“I think he’s one of the smartest players I’ve ever been around,” Godsey said. “He knows everybody’s responsibility. He has a very good intuition. We put a lot of pressure on him to go out and play fast. He’s putting that all together, and now we’ve just got to see it for a full four quarters.”