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 rookie tight end signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and then was acquired by the Cleveland Browns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Last year’s tight end, Shane Kiley, is now at San José State.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Publicis Sports is teaming up with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to tackle the Wild West of college athlete endorsements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

He has the size and physicality of a tight end, which creates mismatches with smaller cornerbacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 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