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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In recent days, Penn State lost several four-star commits including offensive tackle Marlen Bright, tight end Pierce Petersohn, and running back Messiah Mickens, who have all committed to Franklin and Virginia Tech.
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Travis Kelce made an acrobatic catch with great coverage from the Cowboys on him, but the 36-year-old tight end gave his team the lead back.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
McDaniels can call short passes, misdirection plays or keep a running back or tight end in to block.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025
The Chiefs are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys and the record-breaking tight end will be on the field.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Travis Kelce made an acrobatic catch with great coverage from the Cowboys on him, but the 36-year-old tight end gave his team the lead back.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
McDaniels can call short passes, misdirection plays or keep a running back or tight end in to block.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025
The Chiefs are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys and the record-breaking tight end will be on the field.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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