With offseason programs now behind us, we will be getting a jump start on our training camp preview by going player-by-player through the Indianapolis Colts’ 91-man roster.
Going alphabetically, up next is tight end Mo Alie-Cox.
Mo Alie-Cox’s profile
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 267
- Age: 31
- NFL experience: 7 seasons
- College: Virginia Commonwealth
- No. 81
2024 Snap counts
- Offense: 475
- Special teams: 110
2024 PFF grades
- Offense: 64.5
- Special teams: 55.3
2024 Season Review for Mo Alie-Cox
As he has for many years, Alie-Cox continued to be utilized heavily as a blocking presence in the Colts‘ offense at the tight end position, with about two-thirds of his total offensive snaps coming in that capacity.
For what it’s worth, among eligible tight ends, Alie-Cox ranked 15th in PFF’s run-blocking grade.
In the passing game, Alie-Cox totaled just 12 receptions for 147 yards with one touchdown. Of course, you’d certainly like more production, but again, going back to what Alie-Cox was asked to do in this offense, he’s a blocker first.
Looking ahead to the 2025 season
Alie-Cox’s role as a block-first tight end won’t change. But with the addition of Tyler Warren, who brings a well-rounded skill set to the position, Alie-Cox’s opportunities could be reduced.
The Colts under Shane Steichen use a heavy dose of two tight end sets, so Alie-Cox could still carve out a role in those more run-heavy situations as the second tight end on the field with Warren.
However, also competing for playing time in those run-first situations will be Drew Ogletree, and how the playing time between he and Alie-Cox breaks down remains to be seen. Will Mallory, meanwhile, could potentially be the second tight end next to Warren in the more obvious passing situations.
While Alie-Cox has been a key member of this Colts’ offense for a while, his current deal, which he signed this offseason as a free agent, doesn’t make him a roster lock either. According to Over the Cap, releasing Alie-Cox leaves behind a dead cap hit of $1.167 million, which is relatively easy to absorb.
Now, at this time, I expect Alie-Cox to be on the team, but if a younger, higher-upside player from the back end of the depth chart emerges this summer, the Colts do have the cap flexibility to make that move.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Previewing Colts’ 2025 roster: A closer look at TE Mo Alie-Cox