The Los Angeles Chargers today agreed to terms with tight end Tyler Conklin.
A former fifth-round pick by Minnesota in the 2018 NFL Draft (157th overall), Conklin has started 64-of-114 career regular-season games with the Vikings and New York Jets. He has been one of football's most consistent tight ends, as he's one of just four players at the position to top 50 catches and 400 receiving yards in each of the last four seasons. Conklin's 231 receptions since the start of the 2021 season rank No. 8 among all NFL tight ends. Over his seven-year career, he has hauled in 263 receptions for 2,544 yards (9.7 avg.) and 11 touchdowns.
Conklin lettered three seasons at Central Michigan (2015-17), earning third-team All-Mid American Conference honors in 2017. He totaled 83 receptions for 1,159 yards (14.0 avg.) and 11 touchdowns in his three seasons for the Chippewas. Conklin began his collegiate career playing basketball at Northwood University in 2013 before transferring to Central Michigan in 2014.
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with tight end Tyler Conklin.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) catches a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday Nov. 14, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 27-20. (John McGillen via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) run a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 36-28. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
New York Jets' Tyler Conklin runs after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) stiff arms New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) reacts during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin runs against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) plays against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) carries the bal against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) reacts during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) carries in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) makes a catch while warming up prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) reacts after gaining a first down against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) runs against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) runs a route during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) attempts a catch during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in London, England. (Sean Ryan via AP)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) runs with the ball past Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (8) during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
