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’s already considered by most to be the greatest tight end ever.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
Jonnu Smith, who set a Dolphins record for receptions, yards and touchdowns at tight end this past season, was named to the AFC roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
On a night when tight end Travis Kelce, coming off a huge game against the Texans, was limited to two catches for 19 yards and running backs Isiah Pacheco and Samaje Perine caught the final two passes on the game-clinching possession, the Chiefs’ wide receivers had a heck of a game.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
This is quite the change for Kansas City’s favorite tight end, who was apparently much more social with restaurant staff before bringing Taylor along.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
Jonnu Smith, who set a Dolphins record for receptions, yards and touchdowns at tight end this past season, was named to the AFC roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
On a night when tight end Travis Kelce, coming off a huge game against the Texans, was limited to two catches for 19 yards and running backs Isiah Pacheco and Samaje Perine caught the final two passes on the game-clinching possession, the Chiefs’ wide receivers had a heck of a game.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
This is quite the change for Kansas City’s favorite tight end, who was apparently much more social with restaurant staff before bringing Taylor along.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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