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tight end
noun
Football.
- an offensive player positioned at one extremity of the line directly beside a tackle, used as both a blocker and a pass receiver.
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tight end1
An Americanism dating back to 1960–65
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Last season: The former receiver set the single-season Syracuse record for catches by a tight end with 73, which ranked fourth nationally at his position.
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Sharpe, a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end, first addressed the allegations Tuesday in a video posted on Instagram, in which he called the lawsuit “a shakedown.”
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But cornerback, tight end, receiver, offensive line and, perhaps, quarterback are positions Snead could target when he oversees his 14th draft.
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This gives the Jets a stud at tight end.
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The Chargers will also honor former tight end Antonio Gates, who was selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in February.
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