Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Nikola Kalinic
Bears· #86

NikolaKalinic

Tight End

  • 6'4"
  • 248 lbs
  • Age 29
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2026 SeasonNo games yet

Player Info

Position
Tight End
Height
6'4"
Weight
248 lbs
Age
29
Born
January 21, 1997 · Toronto, ON
College
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Experience
2nd Season

Contract Details

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$540KTotal Value
1YearDuration
$540KAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$540K2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2022Entered League
UndraftedDraft
Free AgentSigning
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Season Stats

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Career Stats

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Fantasy Outlook

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Kalinic was waived/injured by the Bears on Monday and cleared waivers. The tight end suffered a knee injury during last Saturday's preseason win over the Browns. Kalinic will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury designation.

Recent Games

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Injury Status

Injured ReserveRight Knee

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