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 Steelers are not shy about bringing in high-level talent, and they were mentioned as a suitor for current Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith as well.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews learned the hard way just how crucial each play is, especially in the playoffs, as the team fell to the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
By all measures, the 2024 season from Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was a letdown.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
Lively has joined Swift in her box to support boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs' tight end, Travis Kelce.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews learned the hard way just how crucial each play is, especially in the playoffs, as the team fell to the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
By all measures, the 2024 season from Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was a letdown.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
Lively has joined Swift in her box to support boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs' tight end, Travis Kelce.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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