TE - Detroit Lions
- 6' 3"
- 248 lbs
- Age 30
- Central Michigan
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- N/A
- Best / Worst
- N/A / N/A
- ADP
- N/A
Availability
Tyler Conklin, a Michigan native who played collegiately at Central Michigan, is heading to his home state as he has signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions.
Fantasy Impact
Conklin is an eight-year veteran in the NFL and has played with the Vikings, Jets, and Chargers. He saw a drastic decline in production in his only season with the Chargers last year, catching just seven passes for 101 yards in 13 games. It was a far cry from his previous four seasons where he averaged 58 catches, 554 yards, and hauled in 10 of his 11 career touchdowns. Conklin will play second fiddle to Sam LaPorta in Detroit, but he should be able to far surpass his numbers from 2025 in the Lions' high-powered offense.
Tyler Conklin caught his lone target for three yards in the Chargers 21-18 loss to the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Conklin turned in a very quiet performance in Week 4 and appears to be losing playing time to rookie Oronde Gadsden. Fantasy managers can likely find a more consistent streaming option ahead of a Week 5 matchup with the Commanders.
Tyler Conklin caught both of his targets for 50 yards while also rushing once for two yards in the Chargers' 27-21 win over the Chiefs in Week 1.
Fantasy Impact
Conklin made the most of minimal usage in the Los Angeles offense Friday night, leading a tight end group that saw just three combined targets in the win. Fantasy managers will need a more consistent option in lineups early in the season, with a Week 2 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders up next.
Tyler Conklin has signed a one-year deal with the Chargers.
Fantasy Impact
Conklin ends his three year stint with the New York Jets. He had a bit of a down year in the yardage department in 2024, but got into the end zone four times after not scoring in 2023. He should give Justin Herbert a solid option at tight end in 2025 and be a TE2 option in fantasy.
The Jets are not expected to re-sign TE Tyler Conklin.
Fantasy Impact
Conklin caught 51 passes for 449 yards and four touchdowns last season with the Jets. He'll enter the free agent market.
