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New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey reacting at the 2025 NFL Combine.
The New York Jets have lost another top free agent.
ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter confirmed on social media that veteran tight end Tyler Conklin has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Former Jets TE Tyler Conklin reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Chargers, per his agent @MikeMcCartney7.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 21, 2025
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The Jets Now Have a Big Void to Fill at the TE Position
Conklin, 29, spent the last three seasons with the Jets after signing a $21 million contract in free agency.
The Jets have had a very checkered history in free agents. Gang Green is synonymous for overpaying average players on the open market and receiving substandard results. That wasn’t the case with Conklin.
Conklin brought a level of professionalism and accountability to the team as one of their leaders. He delivered with a solid floor of production that could be relied upon on a week-to-week basis.
Conklin averaged 57 receptions for 541 receiving yards and 2.4 touchdowns across his tenure with the Jets. That was the most consistent production the Jets have gotten out of the tight end position since the days of Dustin Keller.
This is a developing story and we’ll provide new details as they become available.