Burgeoning tight end Tyler Conklin started 15 games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021, but with the new league year rapidly approaching, he’s bracing himself for the possibility that he’ll be playing elsewhere next season.
The 26-year-old former fifth-round draft pick will be testing the open market as an unrestricted free agent. With franchise tags already being placed on other tight ends, such as Cleveland Browns’ David Njoku, Dallas Cowboys’ Dalton Schultz and Miami Dolphins’ Mike Gesicki, there is hope Conklin’s name moves closer to the top of the list of available tight ends.
After nabbing career-highs last season—61 receptions for 593 yards and three touchdowns—Conklin is hoping to maximize his value, even if it means leaving Minnesota.
