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 Chiefs tight end very briefly chatted about the time off during the latest episode of his and brother Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, which was released on Wednesday.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Oddly, the Dolphins are weak in all four areas — offensive line, defensive line, cornerback and receiver — in 2025, especially after losing Tyreek Hill to a season-ending knee injury and tight end Darren Waller to a pectoral injury.
—Omar Kelly
november 7, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Iowa State has one of the league’s best tight ends with the 6-foot-7 Benjamin Brahmer, who is second on the team with 365 yards with a team-best four touchdowns.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, Mizzou’s leading tight end will be unavailable for a must-win situation against Texas A&M.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Oddly, the Dolphins are weak in all four areas — offensive line, defensive line, cornerback and receiver — in 2025, especially after losing Tyreek Hill to a season-ending knee injury and tight end Darren Waller to a pectoral injury.
—Omar Kelly
november 7, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Iowa State has one of the league’s best tight ends with the 6-foot-7 Benjamin Brahmer, who is second on the team with 365 yards with a team-best four touchdowns.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, Mizzou’s leading tight end will be unavailable for a must-win situation against Texas A&M.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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