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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And then fans will start to look at what his final career stats could potentially be, including the second-most receiving yards by a tight end in league history at 12,990.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Others who have gone into the portal include fellow tight end Harry Lodge and wide receivers Reginald Vick, EJ Reid and Ben Grice.
—John Dell, Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Cato has spent the past three seasons coaching Missouri’s tight ends and brings prior experience in the Pacific Northwest, including an overlap with Moore at Washington.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
The star tight end has yet to make a decision on his future; however, he's been asked by media about his plans several times to date.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Others who have gone into the portal include fellow tight end Harry Lodge and wide receivers Reginald Vick, EJ Reid and Ben Grice.
—John Dell, Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Cato has spent the past three seasons coaching Missouri’s tight ends and brings prior experience in the Pacific Northwest, including an overlap with Moore at Washington.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
The star tight end has yet to make a decision on his future; however, he's been asked by media about his plans several times to date.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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