tight end

noun

: an offensive football end who lines up close to the tackle and can act as a lineman or receiver

Examples of tight end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The star tight end was eventually convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison but would only serve five years before his death by suicide on April 17, 2017. —

Matthew Acosta, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce was second with 17% and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham was third at 10%. —

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 Since Swift started dating the Kansas City Chiefs tight end in summer 2023, he’s only seemed to embrace the good, bad and ugly of her outlandish fame while cheering her on whenever possible. —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024 Due to the Steelers’ lack of pass-catching threats outside of wideout George Pickens and tight end Pat Freiermuth, expect Smith to attack the Broncos’ weakness through Fields and running back Najee Harris. —

Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tight end

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