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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Example Sentences

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tight end

New offensive coordinator Kade Bell wanted Dieffenbach to make another position switch, this time from quarterback to tight end.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

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

Of particular significance to San Francisco 49ers fullback Juszczyk and Dallas Cowboys tight end Ferguson is this sentence: “Recent celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will not be considered violations or result in discipline.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

The play, called “Big Ben,” was drawn up for 6-foot-6 tight end Teigan Pelletier to catch a pass in traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

He had good protection and saw Chavez break free down the middle of the field from his tight end position.

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

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