tight end

noun

: an offensive football end who lines up close to the tackle and can act as a lineman or receiver

Examples of tight end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The last saga in the Adams rumors came during the latest episode of former Broncos and Ravens tight end Shannon Sharpe‘s Club Shay Shay podcast, released Wednesday. —

Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2024 The 2024 Dolphins will field a deep offense that’ll feature spirited competition to get the ball at wide receiver, tight end and running back. —

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024 Former Chargers greats honored at the Bolt include running back LaDainian Tomlinson, tight end Antonio Gates, quarterback Dan Fouts, wide receiver Charlie Joiner and innovative former head coach Don Coryell. —

Carole Horst, Variety, 16 July 2024 During last year’s training camp Hill outperformed a drafted tight end named Elijah Higgins, who latched onto Arizona after being released by Miami in August and caught 14 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown for the Cardinals. —

Omar Kelly, Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for tight end

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