Detroit Lions signing veteran tight end Tyler Conklin
The Detroit Lions are including some tight end depth. According to their company, the Lions are signing former Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin to a one-year deal.
Conklin is an eight-year veteran with 127 profession sport appearances and 69 whole begins. He most lately spent a season with the Los Angeles Chargers, taking part in in 13 video games and 5 begins. It was a tough season for him, posting simply seven catches for 101 yards—and serving as a wholesome scratch a handful of occasions.
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However, previous to that, Conklin had produced at the very least 50 catches and 449 receiving yards in 4 straight seasons, three with the Jets and one with the Vikings. Speaking of the Vikings, Conklin overlapped with present Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing in Minnesota in 2018 and 2019 when Petzing was the group’s assistant quarterbacks coach and broad receivers coach.
Conklin additionally has native ties. He grew up in Chesterfield, Michigan, and went to Central Michigan University.
As a participant, he is acquired robust fingers, respectable manufacturing as a receiver, and has a very good historical past of grading out nicely in move safety. He’s earned a 66 or greater PFF move blocking grade in 5 of his eight seasons, together with every of his final three years.
We recognized Conklin as one of our tight end “best fits” in this year’s free agency class. Here’s what we mentioned about him in our tight end preview:
As for Conklin, he is coming off a tough 12 months with the Chargers. After three years of fine manufacturing with the Jets, he managed simply seven catches for 101 yards in LA, and was even a wholesome scratch frequently towards the end of the season. A change of surroundings would do him nicely, and reuniting with Petzing, who overlapped with Conklin for 2 years with the Vikings in 2018-19, may very well be simply the touchdown spot he wants.
In Detroit, Conklin might compete with Brock Wright for the Lions’ TE2 spot or present some insurance coverage whereas starter Sam LaPorta continues to rehab from his again harm.
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