How to Use tight end in a Sentence

tight end

noun
  • The tight end’s body felt great, too.
    — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • So were three of their four tight ends.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The Rams are deep at tight end.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Among the tight ends on the first two days to watch?
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Sadiq is small for a tight end, both in weight and height.
    — Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • At tight end in the passing game.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
  • Could a rookie tight end blow up that plan?
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The tight end didn’t appear to agree.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
  • The league leader with three tight ends on the field?
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • The tight ends have a ton of range but can also run.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Sadiq is the kind of tight end built for today’s game.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Five of those instances were against two-tight end sets.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Three Broncos tight ends were in front of them.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Waller leads all tight ends in yards per route run over his small sample.
    — Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • So, any debate over a tight end at that spot could be null and void.
    — Mike Kaye march 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
  • That’s Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Welcing is one of the top three tight ends.
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • Viti is in his first year coaching tight ends.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Brugler has 13 tight ends ranked in those areas.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Westover could also be in the mix at tight end.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
  • Twenty-two tight ends were drafted last month.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • Will the 36-year-old tight end be part of the future?
    — Sam McDowell 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Adding a young tight end through the draft would be wise, however.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The tight end took off for a 68-yard, go-ahead touchdown.
    — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • But how many tight ends does McVay need?
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The first came from tight end Dylan Jaeger.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026
  • Both marks would be an NFL record for a tight end.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Likely, a deal that would have put him at the top of the tight end market.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Likely, a deal that would have put him at the top of the tight end market.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • What style of tight end will McCarthy want?
    — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026

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