March 14, 2026, 1:20 p.m. ET
The Detroit Lions added another offensive weapon for quarterback Jared Goff and for offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.
On Friday, the Lions signed former Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin. Conklin, an eight-year NFL veteran, appeared in 13 games and started five last season for the Chargers. The 6-foot-3, 248-pound tight end has played in 127 NFL games and started 69.
Conklin caught seven passes for 101 yards last season with the Chargers. Originally drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings out of Central Michigan, Conklin has reeled in 270 receptions for 2,645 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Conklin’s most productive season came in the 2023 season with the Jets when he caught 61 passes for 621 yards.
Conklin joins a tight end room that features star Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, Zach Horton and Thomas Gordon.
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