Conklin joining Chargers on 1-year deal

Caio Miari ·
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 27: New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) runs after the catch during the first quarter of the National Football League game between the New York Jets and the Chicago Bears on November 27, 2022 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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The Los Angeles Chargers are signing tight end Tyler Conklin to a one-year contract, his agent announced Friday.

The agreement holds a base value of $3 million and includes incentives that could push the total earnings as high as $4.5 million, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Conklin spent the last three seasons with the New York Jets and visited the Chargers earlier this week.

He caught a career-high four touchdowns in 2024 to go along with 51 catches and 449 yards. The 29-year-old set career highs with 61 receptions and 621 yards in 2023.

Conklin - a fifth-round pick in 2018 - played his first four NFL campaigns with the Minnesota Vikings.

The Chargers were trying to add a veteran tight end this offseason and recently hosted Evan Engram on a free-agent visit before he signed with the Denver Broncos. Will Dissly headlines the team's depth chart and was L.A.'s leading TE in 2024 with 50 catches.

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