Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs The Los Angeles Chargers already had a good offense on the back of quarterback Justin Herbert, wide receiver Ladd McConkey, and new running back acquisition Najee Harris.However, the team was lacking a dynamic tight end who could help out in the passing game, relying on Will Dissly last season.They are shoring up that hole on offense in free agency, signing former New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin to a one-year deal.More news: Former Cowboys Star Signs With Team That Drafted HimWhile on the surface, adding Conklin doesn’t seem like a big deal, it still should provide a nice boost to the passing game.Conklin last season put up 449 yards on 51 receptions and 73 targets in what was a rough offense with Aaron Rodgers under center.Conklin has never been a top-tier tight end during his seven-year career, but he has been solid enough, hovering around 500-600 receiving yards the three years prior to last season.The biggest takeaway from this signing is how it will affect the NFL draft strategy of the Chargers.
yler Conklin #83 of the New York Jets catches a touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins.
yler Conklin #83 of the New York Jets catches a touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins.
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The team was often mocked to take either a running back or a tight end at pick No. 22, but now they have addressed both positions in free agency, making their potential strategy less clear.The team could use some wide receiver help, but in general, adding more weapons to improve the offense and help Herbert thrive under center seems like a sound strategy.The Jets were already considered a potential landing spot for a tight end in the draft, but after losing Conklin, that seems even more likely.The top tight-end prospect, Tyler Warren out of Penn State, seems like a top-10 talent but could fall a bit in the draft depending on what teams decide they need a tight end.Warren seems like even more of a legitimate option for the Jets at pick no. 7 with tight end now a top need.The Chargers have a lot of competition in the AFC West, so any addition should help them out.The Broncos and Raiders have had some of the top offseasons in all of the NFL, while the Chiefs still reign supreme as the seemingly top team in the AFC after losing in the Super Bowl and retaining most of their key pieces.While on paper, adding Tyler Conklin to the mix doesn’t seem like a big deal, it is still a solid move for the Chargers and may play a part in their draft strategy, especially in the first round.More NFL news:NFL Mock Draft 2025: Predicting the Entire First RoundBrowns Could Trade for Young Quarterback Instead of Taking One in NFL DraftBengals Star Trey Hendrickson Reportedly Could Sit Out 2025 SeasonFor more NFL news, make sure to head over to Newsweek Sports.
