Donald

Parham

The move ends Parham’s 2025 season. Parham’s last regular season snap occurred in 2023, when he caught 27-of-40 targets for 285 yards and four touchdowns. He turns 28 in August and is scheduled to hit free agency at the end of this year.

After spending four seasons with the Chargers, Parham spent the 2024 season with the Broncos’ practice squad before signing a one-year deal with the Steelers this offseason. His Steelers tenure may have come to a close on Tuesday as the 27-year-old suffered a torn Achilles, likely ending his 2025 season. Though Parham was the No. 3 tight end on the roster, Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith frequently uses multiple tight ends and the team will look to add another. ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported that Pittsburgh has continued to inquire about Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith, renewing interest in wake of Parham’s injury.

Parham spent 2024 on the Broncos’ practice squad but last took an NFL snap with the Chargers in 2023. He was a red zone weapon in LA, scoring 11 touchdowns on 67 catches during his four seasons with the Bolts. Steelers OC Arthur Smith uses multiple tight ends more than almost any other play-caller in the league, giving Parham a path to a roster spot this summer.

Parham Jr was cut by the Chargers on Tuesday after four years with the club. The 6-foot-8, 237-pound tight end was able to snag 11 touchdowns in that time while catching 67 passes for 764 yards. It wouldn’t be an upset if he saw time with Denver during the 2024 campaign.

Parham spent the last four seasons with the Chargers after a brief, successful stint in the XFL. He finishes with 67 receptions, 764 yards and 11 touchdowns via 100 regular season targets. The 27-year-old will likely sign with another NFL team soon.

Parham led the team in receiving yards with Gerald Everett out for the final three quarters with a knee injury. The massive tight end finishes the year with 27 catches for 285 yards and four touchdowns. His big frame makes Parham a solid red zone option. Everett could leave the team in free agency this offseason and leave Parham, 26, with a larger role in the LA passing offense.

The Chargers are really packing it in for this one. With Parham out, Gerald Everett’s desperation TE2 appeal is a little stronger with backup QB Easton Stick under center.

Parham was limited in practice throughout the week and should be able to play on Thursday. Though, with Easton Stick as his quarterback, there isn’t any fantasy value to be had here. Down Justin Herbert and Keenan Allen, the Chargers’ offense will be a wasteland in Week 15.

One of Parham’s missed connections was an awful third down drop with under five minutes to go. With Gerald Everett back and producing his typical 4/40 statlines, Parham has disappeared from the streamer scrap heap.

Everett was a full participant in Friday’s practice, so we fully expect him to play. He will return to the lineup to split reps with Donald Parham. That he has typically run more routes than the XFL star, Parham is a red zone specialist, taking a number of touchdown opportunities off the table for Everett. This is tight end room to avoid for fantasy purposes.