The Los Angeles Chargers entered Friday with only three tight ends under contract. Stone Smartt signed with the New York Jets, while Hayden Hurst remains unsigned. Finally, excluding Will Dissly, the other two tight ends have combined for 15 career games and seven starts.
Los Angeles Chargers hosted veteran TE for a visit
New York Jets, Tyler Conklin
Dec 22, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) gains yards after catch as Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (8) pursues during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
The Chargers hosted 29-year-old tight end Tyler Conklin for a visit yesterday. Conklin spent the last three years with the New York Jets, catching 170 passes on 246 targets for 1,622 yards and seven touchdowns in 50 games and 43 starts. He caught 51 passes on 72 targets for 449 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games and 15 starts in 2024.
Signing Conklin would bolster their tight-end depth and provide Justin Herbert with a reliable safety blanket.
Los Angeles Chargers add veteran offensive weapon for 2025
New York Jets, Tyler Conklin
Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers (not pictured) during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
According to his agent, Mike McCartney, the Chargers signed Tyler Conklin to a one-year contract. Los Angeles will be the third team he’s played for in his eight-year NFL career.
Congrats Tyler Conklin agreeing to a 1 year deal with the @chargers @T_Conk1
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 21, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers, Will Dissly
Jan 5, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly (81) celebrates after scoring in a 2-yard touchdown reception against the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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