Tight end

position in American football From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tight end
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A tight end is a position in American and Canadian football. They often catch passes like a wide receiver. Tight ends are stronger than normal receivers and therefore are often called to block.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Todd Heap (right) after being tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Johnathan Joseph.
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Example of tight end positioning in a usual offensive formation.
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