Tyler Conklin - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Tyler Conklin's return will finally ignite TE competition in Lions training camp The Detroit Lions have had a looming battle for theirTE2 spot, and that time is here now that Tyler Conklin is healthy.

AUGUST 6 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Activated off PUP list The Lions activated Conklin (knee) off the active/PUP list Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Conklin landed on the PUP list late last month due to a knee injury but is now healthy again. The 30-year-old is competing with Brock Wright for the team's backup tight end role behind Sam LaPorta.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lions sign a familiar face as potential Tyler Conklin replacement With some doubts at the tight end position, the Detroit Lions brought back Anthony Firkser as one of Sam LaPorta's potential backups.

JULY 31 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Tyler Conklin might already be behind in Lions' TE2 competition with latest injury One of the biggest injury issues the Detroit Lions endured in 2025 was the loss of tight end Sam LaPorta. Losing LaPorta was a big deal for...

JULY 30 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lands on PUP list The Lions placed Conklin (knee) on the active/PUP list Sunday.

Impact Conklin signed a one-year contract with the team back in March, and it's currently unclear when he picked up his current injury. Once healthy, the 30-year-old is expected to compete with Brock Wright (neck) for backup snaps behind Sam LaPorta.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

New Lions addition won't end up playing a snap for Detroit Despite being a proven veteran, tight end Tyler Conklin might not even make the fianl 53-man Detroit Lions roster because of a surging under...

JULY 22 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Tyler Conklin Foundation Youth Football Camp & Community Day View photos from Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin's Youth Football Camp & Community Day at L'Anse Creuse High School.

JULY 22 • DETROITLIONS.COM

3 tight end targets for Lions if Brock Wright and Tyler Conklin fizzle out If Detroit doesn't get a good feeling from Wright or Conklin, they should explore the FA market.

JUNE 26 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions' tight end room faces a roster crunch with one obvious odd man out Tyler Conklin and Brock Wright are fighting for a spot behind Sam LaPorta on the depth chart.

JUNE 20 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Newest Lion says what all fans must be thinking ahead of 2026 season Tyler Conklin wasn't a member of the 2025 Lions, but he has a clear picture of how those in the organization feel about that season.

MAY 21 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

TE Tyler Conklin reflects on his career on 'The Insiders' Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin joins "The Insiders" to discuss his offseason preparation.

MAY 14 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Tyler Conklin Quickly Being Forgotten About This Offseason Tyler Conklin joining the Detroit Lions might not be the flashiest signing, but that doesn't mean he won't make an impact next season.

APRIL 20 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Conklin on returning to Michigan TE Tyler Conklin speaks to reporters about returning to Michigan and signing with the Lions in Free Agency.

MARCH 17 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' FA Signing Takes Some Wind Out of Brock Wright's Sails Brock Wright's spot behind Sam LaPorta could be in jeopardy with Tyler Conklin reportedly signing with the Detroit Lions last week.

MARCH 16 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions sign unrestricted free agent TE Tyler Conklin The Detroit Lions announced Friday that they have signed unrestricted free agent TE Tyler Conklin.

MARCH 13 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Latches on with Lions Conklin is signing a one-year contract with the Lions, per his agent Mike McCartney.

Impact Conklin is expected to compete for backup snaps with Brock Wright (neck) behind Sam LaPorta (back). After recording 1,622 receiving yards across three seasons with the Jets, the 30-year-old tight end posted just seven catches for 101 yards with the Chargers in the 2025 regular season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Best Photos of Chargers Free Agent Tyler Conklin Tight end Tyler Conklin has recorded 81 receptions for 777 yards and 4 touchdowns in the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 11 • CHARGERS.COM

Minimal offensive work in 2025 Conklin caught seven of 10 targets for 101 yards and rushed once for two yards across 13 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact The 30-year-old from Central Michigan was a healthy scratch in five of the Chargers' final six games this season, including the wild-card loss to the Patriots, as he slid down the depth chart following the emergence of rookie Oronde Gadsden. Conklin posted his lowest receiving-yard total since 2019 but still averaged 14.4 yards per reception, the second-highest mark of his career. Set to become a free agent this offseason, Conklin could find work with a team in need of tight end depth ahead of the 2026 campaign.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch again Conklin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Conklin will be a healthy scratch for a third straight game. It seems like the tight end's time as a regular starter for the team is over, with rookie Oronde Gadsden taking over as the No. 1 and Will Dissley handling the remaining workload.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for MNF Conklin (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's matchup with the Eagles, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Conklin will be a healthy scratch for the first time this season after he combined to log just two offensive snaps over the team's last two games. Oronde Gadsden and Will Dissly will handle all the work at tight end against Philadelphia.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in win Conklin caught his lone target for 12 yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Steelers.

Impact Conklin's catch against the Steelers was his first since Week 5, as the veteran tight end has not been a big part of the Chargers' offensive plans since the emergence of teammate Oronde Gadsden (quadriceps). With Gadsden sidelined due to an injury suffered in the third quarter, Conklin saw an uptick in his snap share. The 30-year-old played 23 of the Chargers' 73 offensive snaps after failing to play a single offensive snap in Week 9. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Gadsden is considered day-to-day, so it appears the issue won't be long term. If he does miss time, however, Conklin and Will Dissly would likely operate as Los Angeles' top pass-catching tight ends when the Chargers visit the Jaguars in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snap count plummets vs. Miami Conklin did not register a target during the Chargers' 29-27 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact The veteran tight end's offensive snap count dropped significantly in Week 6, due in large part to the return of Will Dissly. Conklin saw just three snaps on offense, well behind rookie fifth-rounder Oronde Gradsden (48), Tucker Fisk (27) and Dissly (26). Sunday marked the third time this season that Conklin did not record a catch and the second time he didn't register a target. The 2018 fifth-rounder's fantasy production figures to remain low unless Dissly or Gradsden were to miss time due to injury, illness or suspension.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in loss Conklin caught two of his three targets for 30 yards in the 27-10 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact Conklin played dramatically fewer snaps (20) than rookie Oronde Gadsden (34), but Conklin at least capitalized on the few looks his way. The Chargers are dealing with numerous injuries to the offensive line which is forcing the tight ends to block more than they typically do. The issue, which won't be resolved in the near future, is impacting all of the tight end's fantasy value.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers say they need to clean up their play after 10 penalties in loss to Commanders

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh didn’t mince words following his team’s loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Falling out of favor Conklin caught his only target for three yards in the 21-18 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Despite Los Angeles losing another offensive lineman in Joe Alt (ankle) early, Conklin only played 12 offensive snaps, one fewer than Tucker Fisk, and significantly less than Oronde Gadsden (30). It appears that the rookie seems to have overtaken both veterans as the team's preferred move tight end, but that has come in the absence of Will Dissly, who has missed the past two games with a knee injury.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Chargers say they need to clean up their play after 10 penalties in loss to Commanders