Longtime Colts Tight End Mo Alie-Cox Agrees to 1-Year Deal

The blocking specialist will return for his 10th season with the team.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:33am

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The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed veteran tight end Mo Alie-Cox to a 1-year contract, keeping the longtime blocking specialist with the team for his 10th NFL season. Alie-Cox first joined the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2017 after playing basketball at VCU, and has since become a key part of the team's offense as a reliable blocker and occasional pass-catcher.

Why it matters

Alie-Cox's return provides continuity and leadership for the Colts' tight end group, which will be transitioning to a new starting role after the retirement of longtime starter Jack Doyle. Alie-Cox's blocking prowess has made him a valuable asset, and his experience will be important for helping develop younger tight ends on the roster.

The details

Alie-Cox has played in 125 games for the Colts over his 9-year career, the second-most by a tight end in franchise history behind only Doyle. He is just 7 games shy of passing Doyle for the most games played by a tight end in Colts history, and would tie the franchise record for longest-tenured tight end if he plays all 17 games in 2026. Alie-Cox has been praised for his leadership and dedication to the 'dirty work' of blocking, with his technique becoming teaching tape for Colts coaches.

  • Alie-Cox first joined the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
  • He became the lead tight end in 2021 after Doyle's retirement.
  • Alie-Cox re-signed with the Colts on a 1-year deal on March 15, 2026.

The players

Mo Alie-Cox

A veteran tight end who has spent his entire 9-year NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts, known for his blocking prowess and leadership in the locker room.

Jack Doyle

A former longtime starting tight end for the Colts who retired after the 2020 season.

Tyler Warren

A rookie tight end sensation who took over the starting role for the Colts in 2025 after Doyle's retirement.

Tom Manning

The current tight ends coach for the Colts, who previously coached at Iowa State and used Alie-Cox's blocking tape as teaching material.

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What they’re saying

“Mo Alie-Cox's football journey has been a long grind of toughness, strength, and development. He has played 125 games for the Colts and needs just 7 more games in the Colts horseshoe to pass his former teammate Jack Doyle for 2nd most by a Tight End in Indianapolis history.”

— Jay Robins, Author (stampedeblue.com)

What’s next

If Alie-Cox plays all 17 games in 2026, he will be just 4 games shy from tying the record set by Marcus Pollard as the longest tenured Colts Tight End.

The takeaway

Alie-Cox's return provides valuable experience and leadership for the Colts' tight end group as they transition to a new starting role. His blocking prowess and dedication to the 'dirty work' have made him a key part of the team's offense over the past decade.