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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Brady was also one of several speakers who made jokes at the expense of Aaron Hernandez, the former Patriots tight end who hanged himself in a prison cell in 2017 while serving a life sentence for first-degree murder.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Hubbard — along with tight end Tommy Tremble — attended Brooks’ baptism on Sunday.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The Jets also have young players in tight end Mason Taylor and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, who will continue to develop.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Travis Kelce is responding to Meryl Streep's recent comment calling out the 36-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Hubbard — along with tight end Tommy Tremble — attended Brooks’ baptism on Sunday.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The Jets also have young players in tight end Mason Taylor and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, who will continue to develop.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Travis Kelce is responding to Meryl Streep's recent comment calling out the 36-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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