Tyler Conklin was a fifth-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft. He hung around for four years, playing in 64 games and starting 21 of those contests. The former Central Michigan tight end moved on to the New York Jets but will bring his talents to a new team in 2025.
29 year old Conklin will be entering his eighth season in the NFL this season. A solid and reliable contributor, he is coming off a sneaky good year with the Jets that saw him catch a career-best four touchdowns despite having his fewest targets in four years.
Underrated former Minnesota Vikings starter to play for AFC West team in 2025
In 2025, Tyler Conklin will catch passes from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. The team announced on their website that they have agreed to terms with the former Minnesota Vikings tight end.
Spotrac shows that Conklin's contract with the Chargers is a one-year deal worth $3 million. That's a good value for a veteran tight end with sneaky upside. He should be penciled in as the team's starter with Will Dissly and Tucker Fisk behind him on the depth chart.
The Chargers are a good team, but they've struggled to live up to their potential. They show flashes of being a contender, but always seem to find a way to disappoint when the team has their biggest moments of the season.
Conklin may not be a star tight end that is going to be making highlight-reel catches on SportsCenter, but he's going to be a solid asset for a team desperate to find a reliable pass catcher to help move the ball up and down the field.
This is one of the best landing places for Conklin as a free agent. Not only will he get playing time and contribute but he will help a young quarterback on a team with potential see if they can take the next step as a franchise.
The Minnesota Vikings are slated to have an away game against the Chargers in 2025. It will be fun to see Tyler Conklin in that game. The official schedules won't be released for a while, but knowing the purple and gold will need to hit the road to take on Los Angeles in California (or maybe an international game) adds a bit more intrigue to the signing of their new tight end for 2025.