TIGHT END Definition & Meaning

tight end

noun

Football.

an offensive player positioned at one extremity of the line directly beside a tackle, used as both a blocker and a pass receiver.

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Origin of tight end¹

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

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He still does the “New Heights” podcast with brother Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and boyfriend of Taylor Swift.

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Indianapolis Colts: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State — The Colts got very little production from their tight ends last season, and that often meant they couldn’t sustain drives.

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The Chargers agreed to terms on a one-year contract with tight end Tyler Conklin, the team announced Friday.

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The club could be locked in on Penn State tight end Tyler Warren in the draft.

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Adding a prospect who confidently called himself “one of the best route runners in this draft” could give the Chargers a potent one-two tight end punch.

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