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 Dolphins added two seam threat tight ends in Jonnu Smith and Jody Fortson Jr., adding a pair of bigger targets who might potentially help Miami improve the offense’s red zone execution.
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Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end paired the jeans with sunglasses that matched the color of the large red apple on his white T-shirt.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
Last season, 25 tight ends caught more passes than the Broncos’ entire position group.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
See clips of the tight end talking about Swift at the 2024 Kelce Jam below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 May 2024
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Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end paired the jeans with sunglasses that matched the color of the large red apple on his white T-shirt.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
Last season, 25 tight ends caught more passes than the Broncos’ entire position group.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
See clips of the tight end talking about Swift at the 2024 Kelce Jam below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 May 2024
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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