Bolts From The Blue
Tyler Conklin has spent the last 3 seasons with the Jets, totaling 1,622 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.
On Thursday evening, NFL insider Mike Garafolo reported that the Chargers are hosting former Vikings and Jets tight end Tyler Conklin. The former fifth-round pick out of Central Michigan has been the starter in New York for the past three seasons, totaling 1,622 receiving yards and seven touchdown since signing with the team in 2022.
Originally drafted by the Vikings, Conklin was seldomly-used during his three seasons in Minnesota as he recorded just 43 receptions for 329 yards and a single touchdown. In 2021 — his final year with the Vikings — Conklin broke out with 61 receptions for 593 yards and three touchdowns while starting 15 of 17 games.
This past season while catching passes from Aaron Rodgers, Conklin hauled in a career-high four touchdowns to go with 449 yards on 51 receptions while starting 15 games.
Should the Chargers end up signing Conklin, their tight room would receive a much-needed injection of talent as the room currently holds only 2024 starter Will Dissly with former UDFAs Tucker Fisk and McCallan Castles behind him.
