tight end

American  

noun

Football.

1. an offensive player positioned at one extremity of the line directly beside a tackle, used as both a blocker and a pass receiver.

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Etymology

Origin of tight end

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

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tight end

The former player and coach, known for his sweaters and aviator sunglasses, won championships as a game-changing tight end before leading one of the most memorable teams in NFL history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

The tight end eventually became a coach, famously leading the 1985 Chicago Bears.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Some may not remember that Ditka was an All-American two-way player in college at Pitt; a dynamo tight end who was equally punishing as a defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Kelce - older brother of Travis, the three-time Super Bowl winning Kansas City Chiefs tight end married to global pop superstar Taylor Swift - played 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

On the video Jerry Hix faked to the fullback, dropped back, and hit the tight end for a touchdown.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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