Rams Colby Parkinson Speaks on Replacing Tyler Higbee

Parkinson Stepped Up In a Major Way

Parkinson was called upon to replace an injured Tyler Higbee and he did so in a big way.

According to the Rams PR Team, Parkinson recorded four receptions for 41 yards and one touchdown in the win over Tampa Bay. On top of that, Parkinson has recorded a receiving touchdown in three-consecutive games, marking the longest streak of his career. Parkinson also caught his third touchdown of the season, marking a single-season career-high. This is Parkinson's fifth season as a professional.

Parkinson has been a beloved teammate over the past two seasons with the organization loving his efforts and his ability to assimulate into the locker room while standing out as his own player, making critical catches in the red zone while using his athleticism to give the Rams a big target who can move upfield.

Recently, McVay was speaking on the fun Davante Adams has been having since joining the organization. In his statement, McVay referenced Adams and Parkinson celebrating their success together, making it clear how good of a teammate Parkinson is.

“I think celebrating other successes," stated McVay. "I think one of the coolest things that he said in his postgame (press conference) after the San Francisco game was the selflessness of this group and the genuine enjoyment. We talk about it all the time. You show me a good team, I'll show you a team that enjoys other successes much as their own. When you watch [Tight End] Colby Parkinson scores last week and Davante gives a little nudge to [Seahawks Cornerback Riq] Woolen in pursuit and how excited…and he's flexing and celebrating with Colby Parkinson."

"He's a bright light for our football team. He's one of those guys that you want to work hard to not let him down. He has a swag, a charisma. He's has a style of play that I think is really cool that's rubbed off on our receiver room. But there are multiple examples. Our team is enjoying playing, but most importantly enjoying in playing together and celebrating each other's successes. I think that's on display a lot for Davante. That moment just because it’s one of the more recent ones it’s what stands out to me.”