tight end

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tight end¹

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

Example Sentences

They can keep a running back in the backfield to help out with protection, for instance, or add an extra tight end for blocking.

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Star tight end George Kittle remains on injured reserve for at least one more game.

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It’s why the tight end has been a critical tenet of his Riley’s offense since he started as Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator in 2015.

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One snap later, he threaded the reeling Texans’ defense for a 13-yard touchdown pass to one of the Rams’ bazillion skilled tight ends, Davis Allen.

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Running back Kyren Williams rushed for a touchdown and tight end Davis Allen caught a touchdown pass for an offense that saw the debut of receiver Davante Adams.

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