tight end
noun
: an offensive football end who lines up close to the tackle and can act as a lineman or receiver
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He, tight end Luke Farrell and receiver Demarcus Robinson likely will see the most snaps among the outside free agents the 49ers signed this month.
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Poles could add to new head coach Ben Johnson’s options if Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty or Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is available.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
What about a safety or tight end at No. 10?
Chicago Bears Q&A: Could GM Ryan Poles trade up to grab Abdul Carter?
—Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
There’s no disputing that the Miami Hurricanes have very good starters at running back (Mark Fletcher Jr.) and tight end (emerging Elija Lofton).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Poles could add to new head coach Ben Johnson’s options if Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty or Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is available.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
What about a safety or tight end at No. 10?
Chicago Bears Q&A: Could GM Ryan Poles trade up to grab Abdul Carter?
—Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
There’s no disputing that the Miami Hurricanes have very good starters at running back (Mark Fletcher Jr.) and tight end (emerging Elija Lofton).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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