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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Namely, passing game coordinator/tight ends coach Thomas Brown and wide receivers coach Todd Downing.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Finkel lined up at wide receiver, took the ball on a reverse and threw an 8-yard touchdown to tight end Brayden Tautolo.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Off the gridiron, the tight end has leveraged his fame into a lifestyle—and business—worthy of his star status.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The Broncos will gain a weapon in the tight end room with dual-function fullback Nate Adkins set to make his season debut against the Chargers.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Finkel lined up at wide receiver, took the ball on a reverse and threw an 8-yard touchdown to tight end Brayden Tautolo.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Off the gridiron, the tight end has leveraged his fame into a lifestyle—and business—worthy of his star status.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The Broncos will gain a weapon in the tight end room with dual-function fullback Nate Adkins set to make his season debut against the Chargers.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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