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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.

2 HOURS AGO • 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

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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 22 offensive snaps in Week 3 Conklin failed to haul in either of his two targets during the Chargers' 23-20 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact Conklin was expected to see an uptick in playing time due to the absence of Will Dissly (knee). It was Tucker Fisk who led the tight end room with 29 snaps on offense compared to Conklin and Oronde Gadsden (22 each). However, it was Gadsden who finished with five catches (on seven targets) for 46 yards while Conklin and Fisk went catchless. Conklin's role on the offense appears to be limited to blocking duties, with his two catches for 50 yards all coming in the Chargers' Week 1 win over the Chiefs. Up next for Conklin and the Chargers is a Week 4 road clash against the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In line for increased snaps With Will Dissly (knee) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Conklin appears to be in line for an increased offensive role.

Impact Dissly has played 49 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps through two games and has secured both of his targets for 25 scoreless yards. Conklin has played 46 percent of the snaps on offense and has recorded two catches for 50 yards. While Conklin seems likely to see an uptick in playing time against Denver, rookie Oronde Gadsden could also simply slide into that other 50 percent of the snap share. Conklin isn't an exciting fantasy target.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shut out in win Conklin did not record a target in the 20-9 win over the Raiders on Monday.

Impact Conklin once again played more than Will Dissly (29 compared to 23), but neither tight end was featured much in the passing game. So long as Justin Herbert continues to have this level of command on the offense, it's clear the team wants to feature their excellent trio of wide receivers whenever possible.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Herbert takes on Raiders' defense in Monday night matchup

The Los Angeles Chargers face the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Productive on two targets Conklin secured both of his targets for 50 yards during the Chargers' 27-21 win over the Chiefs on Friday night. He also rushed once for two yards.

Impact Conklin made the most of his limited opportunities in the receiving game Friday, while top wideouts Ladd McConkey, Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston combined for a total of 26 of 34 possible targets. He also played just 43 percent of offensive snaps, while fellow tight end Will Dissly (targeted once for an 18-yard gain) played 57 percent of snaps. Even in what preliminarily looks like a more pass-friendly offense led by Justin Herbert, Conklin and Dissly likely won't be major factors in the receiving came given Los Angeles' depth at wide receiver. They project to again split reps at tight end versus the Raiders on Monday night in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers just exposed another brutal Nathaniel Hackett failure for the Jets Nathaniel Hackett didn't exactly maximize his offensive weapons with the New York Jets, and Tyler Conklin and the Los Angeles Chargers prove...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Tyler Conklin's 33-yard seam-reception ends in chaos Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin's 33-yard seam-reception ends in fumbled that is recovered by the Chargers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • NFL.COM

Mic'd Up: Caleb Murphy vs. Los Angeles Rams Chargers linebacker Caleb Murphy was mic'd up for the Bolts' third preseason game vs the Los Angeles Rams. Watch as he chats with outside li...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Sees one target while starter rests Conklin failed to haul in his only target in Sunday's 27-13 preseason win over New Orleans.

Impact Conklin was the first tight end to see action with starter Will Dissly sitting out the Chargers' second preseason contest. The seven-year pro figures to assume the No. 2 role come Week 1, with Sunday's playing time distribution all but confirming that. Conklin doesn't offer much fantasy upside at this point of his career, especially in a backup role for his new squad.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keenan Allen returns to Chargers, feeling at home in new facility

Keenan Allen has returned to the Los Angeles Chargers, feeling right at home despite changes in the team

AUGUST 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Chargers bring back Keenan Allen after one season with Bears

The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to terms with wide receiver Keenan Allen

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Tyler Conklin on Growing His Chemistry Within the Offense Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin meets with the media to discuss how it feels to be practicing with pads, the transition from the East coast...

JULY 27, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers Weekly: Tyler Conklin Talks First Chargers Training Camp On this episode of Chargers Weekly, Bolts radio play-by-play announcer Matt "Money" Smith & host Chris Hayre recap the latest news involving...

JULY 19, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Andy Bischoff on Rookie Tight End Oronde Gadsden Chargers Run Game Coordinator/Tight End Coach Andy Bischoff meet with the media to discuss the impact that TE Tyler Conklin provides to the...

JUNE 16, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Tyler Conklin on Joining the Chargers 2025 Offense Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin meets with the media to discuss joining Head Coach Jim Harbaugh in LA. Conklin recaps playing with Aaron Ro...

APRIL 22, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

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