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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While formally listed as a tight end, Lofton was a Swiss Army Knife of sorts for Miami.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Andrews is also in the last year of his contract, and at 29 years old, would be an intriguing tight end trade candidate for many teams looking for a veteran to help out their young quarterback.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The 6-foot-4 Wade is one of several new tight ends to join the Knights this offseason, along with Elijah Brown (FAU) and incoming freshman Caden Piening.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Dolphins tight ends struggled with penalties during the early part of the 2024 season and struggled to block the entire year.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Andrews is also in the last year of his contract, and at 29 years old, would be an intriguing tight end trade candidate for many teams looking for a veteran to help out their young quarterback.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The 6-foot-4 Wade is one of several new tight ends to join the Knights this offseason, along with Elijah Brown (FAU) and incoming freshman Caden Piening.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Dolphins tight ends struggled with penalties during the early part of the 2024 season and struggled to block the entire year.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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