Chargers sign tight end Tyler Conklin for one year

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed tight end Tyler Conklin to a one-year deal worth $3 million. This contract could increase to $4.5 million based on performance incentives. Conklin is joining the Chargers after three seasons with the New York Jets. At 29 years old, Conklin caught 170 passes for 1,622 yards and seven touchdowns with the Jets. Although his role in the team reduced last season due to the focus on other key players, he still made notable contributions. He notably caught Aaron Rodgers' 500th career touchdown pass in his final game with New York. Conklin is known for his reliability rather than making big plays. Last season, he was targeted 73 times and did not drop any passes. Most of his catches were short, making him a helpful target for Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert as the team adjusts to a new offensive scheme under head coach Jim Harbaugh. The Chargers have struggled in finding consistency at the tight end position. Conklin's experience and dependability could play a crucial role as the team aims to improve. He originally joined the NFL as a fifth-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2018 before moving to the Jets. Now, with the Chargers, he seeks to establish himself as a key contributor once again.