Tyler Conklin signing with Chargers as Jets’ TE search loses an possibility

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One of many Jets’ choices at tight finish got here off the board on Friday.

Tyler Conklin, who spent the previous three years with the Jets, signed a one-year contract with the Chargers, the group introduced.

Conklin was the highest tight finish on the Jets after coming to the group as a free agent in 2022.

He had 170 receptions and 7 touchdowns in three years.

Final season, Conklin had 51 catches for 449 yards and 4 touchdowns.

The departure of Conklin accentuates the opening the Jets at present have at tight finish.


Tyler Conklin reacts after making a catch during the Jets' game against the Patriots on Sept. 19.
Tyler Conklin reacts after making a catch throughout the Jets’ recreation in opposition to the Patriots on Sept. 19. Charles Wenzelberg

There was a thought that they’d deliver Conklin again due to how skinny they continue to be on the place.

In the meanwhile, the group has Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt, Zack Kuntz and Neal Johnson at tight finish.

They’ve a mixed 66 profession catches and one landing.


Tyler Conklin addresses reporters during a press conference Jan. 6.
Tyler Conklin addresses reporters throughout a press convention on Jan. 6. Invoice Kostroun/New York Put up

That has led to hypothesis the Jets may use the No. 7 general decide on Penn State’s Tyler Warren, the top-rated tight finish within the Draft.

Deciding on Warren at No. 7 would make him the highest-drafted tight finish since 2021, when the Atlanta Falcons took Kyle Pitts at No. 4 general.

The Jets signed Conklin to a three-year, $20.3 million contract in 2022 as a free agent from the Vikings.

He goes down as one of many higher free agent signings of former GM Joe Douglas. 

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