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 Panthers were able to take advantage of a Christian Rozeboom interception in the second quarter with a touchdown pass from Young to tight end Tommy Tremble.
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Mike Kaye
updated January 3, Charlotte Observer, 4 Jan. 2026
The inactive players for Seattle were Cross, safety Coby Bryant (knee), linebacker Jared Ivey, guard Bryce Cabeldue, offensive lineman Mason Richman and tight end Nick Kallerup.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Without Pearsall and Williams, and McCaffrey kept in check, the 49ers needed a big game from their star tight end.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
A couple of backfield exchanges put the ball back in Jennings’ hands, with tight end Matthew Hibner uncovered.
—Kyle Kensing, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Mike Kaye
updated January 3, Charlotte Observer, 4 Jan. 2026
The inactive players for Seattle were Cross, safety Coby Bryant (knee), linebacker Jared Ivey, guard Bryce Cabeldue, offensive lineman Mason Richman and tight end Nick Kallerup.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Without Pearsall and Williams, and McCaffrey kept in check, the 49ers needed a big game from their star tight end.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
A couple of backfield exchanges put the ball back in Jennings’ hands, with tight end Matthew Hibner uncovered.
—Kyle Kensing, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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