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Patriots Target Six Tight End Fits Ahead of 2026 Draft
sports1 day ago

Patriots Target Six Tight End Fits Ahead of 2026 Draft

With the Patriots picking 31st in the 2026 NFL Draft, they’ll likely address tight end as Hunter Henry nears the end of his contract and free-agent signee Julian Hill adds run-blocking depth behind a small group led by Westover and Dippre. The piece highlights six TE fits for New England: Max Klare (Ohio State), Oscar Delp (Georgia; visited), Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt; elite receiver-type but limited blocking, with a potential move to wide receiver), Sam Roush (Stanford; big-bodied blocker with athletic upside but limited catch radius), Eli Raridon (Notre Dame; recovered from ACL injuries with strong hands), and Jack Endries (Texas; reliable hands, movement blocker). It also notes other prospects to watch and varying consensus rankings across the group.

via Pats Pulpit|
#college-prospects#new-england-patriots#nfl-draft-2026
Patriots’ 2026 TE Targets: A Tiered Look at the Best Fits in New England
nfl-draft2 days ago

Patriots’ 2026 TE Targets: A Tiered Look at the Best Fits in New England

Evan Lazar breaks down the 2026 tight end class for the Patriots, arguing Kenyon Sadiq is the lone true first‑round option likely out of New England’s range, then highlighting a Day‑Two cluster (Oscar Delp, Eli Stowers, Max Klare, Sam Roush) with intriguing receiving upside and blocking ability. On Day Three are jack Endries, Eli Raridon, Justin Joly, Michael Trigg and Dallen Bentley, followed by late sleepers Nate Boerkircher, Marlin Klein, and Tanner Koziol who could develop into usable pieces. The piece emphasizes the evolving TE profile toward versatile, well‑rounded threats who can both block and catch, matching Vrabel’s insistence on finding a tight end that fits with Hunter Henry’s contract situation and the addition of Julian Hill.

via Official website of the New England Patriots|
#evan-lazar#nfl-draft#nfl-draft-2026
Kelce inks three-year, up-to-$57.7M extension with Chiefs
sports18 days ago

Kelce inks three-year, up-to-$57.7M extension with Chiefs

Travis Kelce officially signed a three-year extension with the Kansas City Chiefs worth up to $57.735 million, including $12 million in 2026 and $3 million in incentives, with the deal structured to be revisited after the 2026 season as Kelce weighs retirement; the tight end had 76 receptions, 851 yards and 5 TD in 2025, and 2026 will be his 14th season with KC.

via NBC Sports|
#2026-season#kansas-city-chiefs#nfl-contract
Chiefs lock Kelce to three-year extension worth up to $57.735M
sports18 days ago

Chiefs lock Kelce to three-year extension worth up to $57.735M

Travis Kelce re-signed with the Chiefs on a three-year extension worth up to $57.735 million (AAV $19.245M), including $12 million guaranteed and $3 million in incentives for 2026; the backloaded structure could make it effectively a one-year commitment depending on guarantees. Kelce had 76 receptions for 851 yards and 5 TD in 2025 and enters the deal with a historic production profile for the position.

via USA Today|
#backloaded-contract#kansas-city-chiefs#nfl-contract-extension
Broncos Weigh 8 Free Agents Who Could Start Right Away
nfl25 days ago

Broncos Weigh 8 Free Agents Who Could Start Right Away

Denver has not yet signed an outside free agent, focusing on re-signing its own, but a recent piece outlines eight veteran options who could start for the Broncos if signed: Tyreek Hill, Deebo Samuel, Jonnu Smith, David Njoku, Bobby Okereke, Jauan Jennings, Cameron Jordan, and Joe Mixon. The analysis weighs each player’s age, health, fit with coach Sean Payton and QB Bo Nix, and cost, noting Hill/Samuel carry big upside if healthy, Jennings offers a younger upgrade, Njoku adds inline/blocking value, Okereke brings veteran LB presence, Jordan beefs up interior rush, and Mixon would provide a proven backfield option. It also emphasizes Denver’s unusual wait‑and‑see approach and that the draft could determine how aggressive they become.

via Sports Illustrated|
#denver-broncos#nfl#nfl-free-agency
Goedert Stays in Philly on a 1-Year Deal, Keeping the Eagles' TE Anchor
sports-nfl26 days ago

Goedert Stays in Philly on a 1-Year Deal, Keeping the Eagles' TE Anchor

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed tight end Dallas Goedert to a one-year contract, preserving cap space for 2026 and avoiding more than $20 million in dead money if they had released him. Goedert had a strong 2025 season with career highs in receptions (60) and touchdowns (11), making him the top TE option for the team. With depth additions like Johnny Mundt and Grant Calcaterra, and the potential for continued emphasis on tight ends in their offense, the Eagles expect Goedert to remain a central part of the passing game while monitoring health and future TE development for 2027.

via The New York Times|
#cap-space#dallas-goedert#nfl
Eagles re-sign Goedert on a one-year deal, cap flexibility in focus
sports26 days ago

Eagles re-sign Goedert on a one-year deal, cap flexibility in focus

The Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed tight end Dallas Goedert to a one-year deal, keeping their top pass-catching option as he enters his age-31 season. Goedert, who posted 60 receptions for 591 yards and 11 TDs in 2025, helped the team during the 2024 Super Bowl run and has been a bright spot in the receiving game despite past injury gaps. The move also saves cap space by avoiding dead money this season, potentially shaping future decisions (including possible moves involving A.J. Brown) while showcasing Goedert's ongoing value as a receiver and improving short-term cap flexibility.

via PhillyVoice|
#dallas-goedert#nfl#philadelphia-eagles
Commanders Take a $30M Gamble on Okonkwo at Tight End
sports1 month ago

Commanders Take a $30M Gamble on Okonkwo at Tight End

The Commanders opened free agency by signing tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo to a three-year, $30 million deal, a bold move after missing on several top targets. The 26-year-old posted a career-high 560 receiving yards with the Titans in 2025 and should step into a featured role in Washington's offense, bringing yards after the catch and upside. While the contract seems steep for a player with modest proven production, it’s a calculated risk given limited alternatives and Okonkwo’s potential to improve with a higher-quality quarterback.

via Riggo's Rag|
#chigoziem-okonkwo#contract-signing#nfl-free-agency
Commanders land Okonkwo and Cross on multi-year contracts
sports1 month ago

Commanders land Okonkwo and Cross on multi-year contracts

The Washington Commanders agreed to terms with tight end Chig Okonkwo on a three-year deal and safety Nick Cross on a two-year deal worth up to $14 million, adding a capable pass catcher from Tennessee and a versatile defender from Indianapolis; Okonkwo had 194 receptions for 2,017 yards and eight TDs in four seasons with the Titans, while Cross posted 322 tackles, 3.5 sacks, five interceptions, and 12 pass breakups in four seasons with the Colts.

via NBC Sports|
#chig-okonkwo#nfl-free-agency#nick-cross
Giants land former Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely on a 3-year, $40M pact
sports1 month ago

Giants land former Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely on a 3-year, $40M pact

Former Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely agreed to a three-year, $40 million deal with the New York Giants (potentially up to $47.5 million), adding a bigger receiving threat to form a two-tight-end attack with Theo Johnson. Likely, 25, has 63 games, 135 receptions, 1,568 yards and 15 TDs in four seasons, including strong after-the-catch production, and the Giants, with about $14 million in cap space, are exploring ways to maximize space while upgrading weapons for Jaxson Dart.

via The New York Times|
#baltimore-ravens#isaiah-likely#new-york-giants
Kelce's 2026 Status: Likely Chiefs Return, but Free Agency Possible
sports1 month ago

Kelce's 2026 Status: Likely Chiefs Return, but Free Agency Possible

Travis Kelce is expected to play in 2026, per The Athletic, but as a 36-year-old pending free agent his camp could explore offers from other teams; despite a productive 2025, a re-signing with Kansas City isn’t guaranteed, leaving open the possibility of the six-time Super Bowl champion fielding interest from contending teams with multiple-tight-end sets.

via NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com|
#free-agency#kansas-city-chiefs#nfl