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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That prospect would likely be a proficient pass-catcher who can complement Tremble in two-tight end sets.
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Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The Eagles are also bringing back tight end Dallas Goedert for a ninth season.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Gates is now a special assistant to North Texas head coach Neal Brown and a defensive line coach, while former Southlake Carroll head coach Riley Dodge is now a tight ends coach and passing game coordinator at SMU.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Former defensive end Cole McConathy continues to work with the tight ends.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The Eagles are also bringing back tight end Dallas Goedert for a ninth season.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Gates is now a special assistant to North Texas head coach Neal Brown and a defensive line coach, while former Southlake Carroll head coach Riley Dodge is now a tight ends coach and passing game coordinator at SMU.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Former defensive end Cole McConathy continues to work with the tight ends.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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