Free agent Tyler Conklin reaches 1-year cope with Chargers

Veteran tight finish Tyler Conklin has agreed to a one-year cope with the Los Angeles Chargers, his agent, Mike McCartney, stated Friday.

The deal is for $3 million and will develop to as a lot as $4.5M with incentives, a supply advised ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Conklin joins a decent finish room in L.A. that additionally consists of Will Dissly.

Conklin spent the previous three seasons with the New York Jets, with whom he established himself as a dependable possession receiver. He had 170 receptions, tied for eighth amongst tight ends over that span, for 1,622 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Conklin’s numbers dropped in 2024, because the Jets’ passing assault revolved round broad receivers Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams. Conklin did handle a career-high 4 landing catches, together with the five hundredth landing go of quarterback Aaron Rodgers‘ profession within the Jets’ closing recreation of the season.

When Conklin was focused, it normally was as a checkdown possibility. He averaged solely 5.23 air yards per goal, by far his lowest amongst his three seasons in New York. Statistically, he was essentially the most surehanded go catcher on the group, with no drops in 73 targets in 2024.

Conklin, 29, signed with the Jets in 2022 and performed out his total contract (three years, $20.3 million).

Conklin spent his first 4 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, who drafted him within the fifth spherical in 2018. He produced 93 catches, 922 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Conklin started his school profession as a basketball participant at Division II Northwood College earlier than transferring to Central Michigan for soccer.

ESPN’s Wealthy Cimini contributed to this report.