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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The nine-foot-tall statue depicts the discussion between quarterback Nick Foles and head coach Doug Pederson at Super Bowl LII, ahead of tight end Trey Burton throwing a touchdown pass to Foles.
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 May 2026
After their disappointing season, Belichick and his staff at UNC also took advantage of the transfer portal, bolstering key positions, edge rusher and tight end especially, to give them a better chance to improve.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
There’s chemistry that needs to be developed between the fourth-year quarterback and his weaponry, which features five veterans who have been fringe NFL starters and six receivers and tight ends who are beginning their rookie season in the NFL.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
The Chargers had already signed former Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar, pairing him with second-year pro Oronde Gadsden.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 May 2026
After their disappointing season, Belichick and his staff at UNC also took advantage of the transfer portal, bolstering key positions, edge rusher and tight end especially, to give them a better chance to improve.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
There’s chemistry that needs to be developed between the fourth-year quarterback and his weaponry, which features five veterans who have been fringe NFL starters and six receivers and tight ends who are beginning their rookie season in the NFL.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
The Chargers had already signed former Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar, pairing him with second-year pro Oronde Gadsden.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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